Ready to Take Your Next Step?

  1. Discuss this program with your Cecil College academic advisor to verify your eligibility to participate.
  2. Complete and submit the Degree Head Start/Alliance Agreement release form prior to completing 45 credits at CC.
  3. Schedule an appointment with one of UMGC's Degree Head Start advisors.
  4. Complete and submit the UMGC application for admission.
 

Experience the UMGC Difference

We were founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Today, we continue our global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.

MD Completion Scholarship
You may be able to complete a bachelor's degree for $12,000 or less, well below the typical tuition cost for in-state tuition.
Personalized Advising
Benefit from co-advising with UMGC advisors to ensure your community college courses align with your chosen UMGC program.
No. 1 Transfer Choice
Apply to UMGC, the no. 1 transfer choice for Maryland community college students.*
Career Services
Access UMGC's network of 1,200+ employers that recruit job-seeking students and host career fairs.
No-Cost Digital Resources
Save on textbook costs with no-cost digital resources in nearly every course.
Library Resources
Take advantage of UMGC’s library resources, which include research help, writing and citing tutorials, and research guides.

* Source: University System of Maryland - Maryland Community College Transfer Students by USM Institutions.

Review Cecil College Degree Pathways

UMGC wants to ensure that your credits from CC transfer over seamlessly. That's why we’ve detailed how your associate degree will transfer over to the appropriate UMGC bachelor’s degree program. Review the degree pathways on the Cecil College transfer agreements webpage. For any questions about the degree pathways, please contact an admissions advisor.

Contact Us

Get all of the information you need to begin your undergraduate or graduate program at University of Maryland Global Campus. Please complete and submit the form below. Complete this form to have an advisor contact you.

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