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What are the admissions requirements?

Undergraduate applicants

  • A high school diploma from an accredited program or recognized equivalent (GED or state-approved high school equivalency).
  • Certificates of completion from alternative programs, including special education certificates, do not qualify.
  • Diplomas earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an approved service.

Graduate applicants

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Degrees earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Additional info:

  • No SAT or ACT required.
  • No minimum GPA for most programs.
  • All students are welcome, including first-time college students, transfers, active-duty military, veterans, and working adults.

Note: Some programs have additional requirements—check your program page. Learn how to apply: How do I apply to UMGC?

 

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