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Find out UMGC's requirements for admission to the university.

If you have a U.S. high school diploma or GED, or you graduated from a U.S. college or university, you qualify for undergraduate admission at University of Maryland Global Campus, at the bachelor's degree or undergraduate certificate level. If you hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited degree-granting university or college, you qualify for graduate admission at the master's degree or graduate certificate level.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Find out how easy it is to get started on your bachelor’s degree at UMGC.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Graduate Admission Requirements

Get started earning your master's or doctoral degree with UMGC's simple graduate admission process.

Students Educated Abroad

Students Educated Abroad

Learn about admission requirements at UMGC for students who were educated abroad.

Admission for Special Circumstances

Admission for Special Circumstances

Get admission advice for special circumstances before applying to UMGC.

Returning Students

Returning Students

Special admission instructions for students who have previously attended UMGC.

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Our helpful admissions advisors can help you choose an academic program to fit your career goals, estimate your transfer credits, and develop a plan for your education costs that fits your budget. If you’re a current UMGC student, please visit the Help Center.

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