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.
Course Equivalencies & Degree Pathways
UMGC's alliance with Outlier brings you closer than ever to achieving your higher education goals. Transfer your Outlier credits to UMGC and get a head-start on pursuing a career-relevant online associate or bachelor's degree.
If you took any of the following Outlier courses, you may be eligible to receive credit for the equivalent UMGC course:
| Outlier Course | Equivalent UMGC Course | Credits Awarded by UMGC |
| PHIL 0100 Introduction to Philosophy | PHIL 100 | 3 |
| MATH 0217 Calculus I | MATH 220 or MATH 140 (4 credits if ACE) | 3–4 |
| ECON 0106 Introduction to Microeconomics | ECON 203 | 3 |
PSY 0013 Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 100 | 3 |
| STAT 0202 Introduction to Statistics | STAT 200 | 3 |
| SOC 0013 Introduction to Sociology | SOCY 100 | 3 |
| ECON 0113 Introduction to Macroeconomics | ECON 201 | 3 |
| MATH 0005 Pre-Calculus | MATH 115 | 3 |
| MATH 0019 College Algebra | MATH 107 or MATH elective | 3 |
| ENGWRT 0010 College Writing | WRTG 112 | 3 |
| ASTRON 0085 Introduction to Astronomy | ASTR elective (4 credits if ACE) | 3–4 |
| ECON 0005 Introduction to Principles of Economics | ECON 201 or ECON elective | 3 |
| ACCT 0100 Introduction to Financial Accounting | ACCT 220 | 3 |
Your completed Outlier courses can offer you a head-start toward a number of associate and bachelor's degree programs at UMGC, including the following:
Get Started & Register
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.
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Earn credit for your education and eligible experience: Submit your official transcripts from any previous institutions of higher education, including Outlier. Your transcripts from Outlier allow you to verify your eligibility for a tuition discount and earn transfer credit. You may continue to submit your Outlier transcripts as you complete courses for UMGC to evaluate transfer credit.
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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.
* The tuition discount will not be applied to the following graduate programs and related courses: Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in data analytics; Master of Science in digital forensics and cyber investigation; Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy; Master of Science in cybersecurity technology; graduate certificates in business analytics, cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, and digital forensics and cyber investigation; all doctoral programs; and select legacy programs. The tuition discount will apply beginning in the term in which you notify UMGC of your eligibility. Tuition discounts will not be applied to previous terms.
Additional discounts may be available for Federal employees and their spouses and eligible dependents. Undergraduate and standard graduate program tuition for students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency will be the applicable in-state rate. Tuition for active-duty military; members of the Selected Reserves, National Guard, and the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and the spouses and dependents of these student groups will be the applicable military or specialty rate. If you are a student using Post 9/11 benefits, please contact an advisor at 800-939-8682 to determine if you can apply both benefits.