It’s easy to request a transcript evaluation and get started at UMGC. Whether you're focused on earning credit for your completed coursework or continuing your education in a career-focused degree program, UMGC offers the ideal solution 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-focused online bachelor's degree.
If you took any of the following Outlier courses, you may be eligible to receive credit for the equivalent UMGC course. Read Outlier's transfer instructions to UMGC for more information:
| Outlier Course | Equivalent UMGC Course | Credits Awarded by UMGC |
| MATH 0217 Calculus I | MATH 220 or (4 Credits, MATH 140) (4 credits if ACE) | 3–4 |
| ECON 0106 Introduction to Microeconomics | (3 Credits, ECON 203) | 3 |
| PSY 0013 Introduction to Psychology | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) | 3 |
| STAT 0202 Introduction to Statistics | (3 Credits, STAT 200) | 3 |
| ECON 0113 Introduction to Macroeconomics | (3 Credits, ECON 201) | 3 |
| MATH 0005 Pre-Calculus | (3 Credits, MATH 115) | 3 |
| MATH 0019 College Algebra | (3 Credits, MATH 107) or MATH elective | 3 |
| ASTRON 0085 Introduction to Astronomy | ASTR elective (4 credits if ACE) | 3–4 |
| ECON 0005 Introduction to Principles of Economics | (3 Credits, ECON 201) or ECON elective | 3 |
| ACCT 0100 Introduction to Financial Accounting | (3 Credits, ACCT 220) | 3 |
Your completed Outlier courses can offer you a head-start toward a number of bachelor's degree programs at UMGC, including the following:
Get Started & Register
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Complete an approved Outlier course: Successfully complete one of the approved Outlier college-level courses available through your Savvas-affiliated school. UMGC evaluates these courses and awards applicable college credit upon successful completion.
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Apply for admission to UMGC: Complete the online application for admission. It typically takes about 10 minutes. Be sure to select Savvas or your affiliated organization, if applicable.
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Complete a FERPA release form: If you are participating through a Savvas-affiliated school, you must complete a FERPA release form authorizing the sharing of academic records between the school, Savvas, and UMGC for the purpose of evaluating and awarding credit.
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Submit your Outlier transcript(s): Submit your official transcripts or Outlier course completion documentation to UMGC for evaluation. Your transcripts from Outlier allow you to verify your eligibility for a tuition discount and earn transfer credit. UMGC reviews your course completion records and awards you the appropriate college credit based on established course equivalencies.
Please note: Continue submitting official transcripts or completion records to UMGC as you complete additional eligible Outlier courses.
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Register for UMGC 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.
* This discount will be applied to out-of-state tuition for eligible students in most programs. This discount cannot be combined with certain scholarships or discount programs, including the Maryland Completion Scholarship, the Military New Graduate Student Savings Program, the Alumni Succeed Again Scholarship, and the discount for out-of-state community college alliances. Discounted tuition rates may not fall below the standard in-state rate or any special tuition rate offered to eligible active-duty military servicemembers, their spouses, or dependents.
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, digital forensics and cyber investigation, and teaching cybersecurity; 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.