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GETTING STARTED AT UMUC ALLIANCE PROGRAM TIPS FOR SUCCESS GET IMPORTANT TRANSFER INFORMATION APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID You should meet with a UMUC transfer advisor as early as possible to prepare for the transfer process and take advantage of transfer scholarship opportunities. You can also attend a UMUC open house at any regional location and meet with an advisor on the spot! You can apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to include the UMUC code—011644—on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. You must meet the following priority deadlines to make sure your aid will be processed in time for registration: fall–June 1; spring–November 1; summer–April 1. TIP A UMUC representative visits your community college on a regular basis. To schedule an appointment, e-mail communityrelations@umuc.edu. TIP Nearly all students qualify for some form of financial aid, so everyone is encouraged to apply. APPLY FOR ADMISSION APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Applying to UMUC is quick and easy. Just visit www.umuc.edu/admissions to complete and submit the online application for admission. If you apply before earning your associate’s degree at an Alliance community college, UMUC’s $50 admission application fee will be waived. UMUC offers a variety of scholarships, including the Community College Transfer Scholarship, which is available for Alliance community college graduates who have earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipients may be awarded $3,300 per year for full-time study or $1,650 per year for part-time study. To learn more, visit www.umuc.edu/ccsp. TIP If you have a problem, new student advisors are available to walk you through the application. Call 800-888-UMUC (8682) or e-mail emteam@umuc.edu. TIP You are also encouraged to visit www.umuc.edu/scholarships, www.fastweb.com, and www.collegeboard.com for additional scholarship opportunities. SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Be sure to send official, sealed copies of all transcripts to the Registrar’s Office once you apply. This includes transcripts from your community college and any other colleges and universities you may have attended, military transcripts or training records, and AP test scores. Once all official transcripts have been received by UMUC, they will be reviewed to determine your transfer credit. TIP An official evaluation of transfer credits for your selected degree program will be available for you to see on the MyUMUC student portal. REGISTER FOR CLASSES Before registering for classes, check the degree planning worksheet for your major at www.umuc.edu/worksheet to determine the most efficient way to complete your degree requirements. A UMUC representative can help you with course selection at a time and location convenient for you. You may also register for classes online via the MyUMUC student portal. TIP UMUC offers a choice of class start dates for the spring, summer, and fall sessions. To check the next set of start dates, visit www.umuc.edu/calendar. University of Maryland University College | 3501 University Boulevard East | Adelphi, MD 20783 | www.umuc.edu | 800-888-UMUC (8682) PAY TUITION HELPFUL WEB PAGES UMUC has an interest-free tuition payment plan* with low monthly payments, so you do not have to put your educational goals on hold. UMUC is committed to providing you with a quality education that fits your budget. Most UMUC students combine a variety of financial aid and payment options to manage their expenses. Visit www.umuc.edu/paymentoptions for 10 great ways to pay for your education. School of Undergraduate Studies: www.umuc.edu/ugp * Administered by Sallie Mae Career Services: www.umuc.edu/careerservices TIP Remember to pay your tuition and fees by the due date listed in the MyUMUC student portal. Academic Calendar: www.umuc.edu/calendar Admission: www.umuc.edu/admissions Catalog: www.umuc.edu/catalog Community College Transfers: www.umuc.edu/alliances Cooperative Education: www.umuc.edu/coop Degree Planning Worksheet: www.umuc.edu/worksheet CLASSES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE UMUC offers on-site classes and/or student services at locations throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and worldwide at more than 150 locations in 27 countries and territories—including Afghanistan. You can find these locations listed at www.umuc.edu/locate. Many of UMUC’s courses are also available in a convenient online format that makes it possible to pursue your degree no matter where you are or what your schedule may be. Online classes allow you continue your education without interruption anywhere you have an Internet connection, so there’s no need to change schools if you move, travel frequently, or change jobs. Comprehensive student services and technical assistance are also available online 24 hours a day to help you keep moving toward your education goal. Financial Aid: www.umuc.edu/financialaid Library Services: www.umuc.edu/library Locations: www.umuc.edu/locate Military: military.umuc.edu Payment Options: www.umuc.edu/paymentoptions Prior Learning: www.umuc.edu/priorlearning Schedule of Classes: www.umuc.edu/schedule Scholarships: www.umuc.edu/scholarships Student Accounts: www.umuc.edu/studentaccounts Tuition: www.umuc.edu/tuition UMUC 411: www.umuc.edu/umuc411 WebTycho: www.tychousa.umuc.edu TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY CONTACT A UMUC REPRESENTATIVE BY PH O N E 800-888-UMUC (8682) BY E - M A I L communityrelations@umuc.edu University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. UMUC is governed by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. 11-MDOP-083 (6/30) University of Maryland University College | 3501 University Boulevard East | Adelphi, MD 20783 | www.umuc.edu | 800-888-UMUC (8682)