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AT A GLANCE
  • $50 Savings
    with App Fee Waiver*
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Email: cls@umgc.edu

Boost your career potential with an affordable pathway to a respected degree.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is not currently accepting new students.

Employees of Montgomery County Public Schools can get on the path to certification by taking undergraduate courses in high-demand subjects at University of Maryland Global Campus at no tuition cost to you, up to your employer's annual tuition assistance allowance. 

Noteworthy program benefits include the following:

  • Undergraduate degree programs and transfer credit review process
    • If you're seeking teaching certification in a specific subject area, UMGC can help you take the first step with a bachelor's degree in the subject area related to the teaching certification you are seeking**. These include Biology, Computer Science, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics, and World Languages.    

If you have questions about eligibility information, tuition discounts, or Montgomery County Public Schools' tuition reimbursement policy, please e-mail Brittany Mackel at Brittany_E_Mackel@mcpsmd.org.

*The $50 app fee waiver is no longer available; this program is not currently accepting new students.

**Available to Montgomery County Public Schools students only. Please note that UMGC programs do not lead to teacher certification in the state of Maryland.

Get Support From Dedicated Coaches

When you enroll in the Pathway Program, you'll be assigned a student success coach who will support your academic progress by connecting with you frequently over the phone or by e-mail, depending on your preference.

The UMGC Experience

We offer the best of both worlds—a convenient online education from a respected state university. Our career-focused degree and certificate programs are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a more valued member of the team. Plus, our courses are specifically created to be delivered within a fully collaborative online classroom that prepares your employees with skills and knowledge.

Career-Focused Programs
Choose from programs in high-demand fields like business, HR, IT, cybersecurity, homeland security, and more.
Workplace-Ready Skills
Take online courses that can prepare you with skills and knowledge you can apply on the job right away.
No-Cost Digital Resources
Go digital! We’ve replaced costly, bulky textbooks with no-cost digital materials for nearly every course.
Flexibility & Convenience
Start when you’re ready. UMGC offers online courses, rolling admission, and multiple start dates each term.
75+ Years of Experience
Learn at a university that was founded more than 75 years ago to serve working adults and servicemembers.
Military- & Veteran-Trusted
Study at a military- and veteran-trusted university. We've specialized in educating the military since 1947.

Get Started & Register

It’s easy to get started. Whether you're focused on advancing your career or continuing your education, UMGC offers the ideal program to help you reach your goal.

1

Apply for admission to UMGC: Complete the online application for admission. It typically takes about 10 minutes. Be sure to select your employer or organization on the application form.

2

Complete the required forms: Complete the following forms and email copies to cls@umgc.edu. (The FERPA Release and MCPS Consent forms need to be completed only once. Please complete the MCPS Student Authorization form each term prior to enrollment.)

3

Earn credit for your education and eligible experience: Submit your official transcripts from any previous institutions of higher education.

4

Register for classes: Once you're admitted to UMGC, you will receive a student ID (EmplID) so you can register for courses online. Check the schedule of classes to view courses, and then register for classes online using the MyUMGC Student Portal.

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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