At University of Maryland Global Campus, we have more than 75 years of experience providing military servicemembers, veterans, and their family members the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate that builds on their experience and prepares them for the next step in their careers and their lives. UMGC offers
175+ classroom and service locations worldwide, including at military installations, and online courses you can access from anywhere
Dedicated military and veterans advisors who can help you find the program that is right for you
Career-focused programs in many high-demand fields, such as business, cybersecurity, healthcare, IT, and more
Credit for your military experience, where you can earn up to 60 credits from military experience and training toward a bachelor’s
Reduced tuition rates on both undergraduate and graduate programs for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and families
Access to no-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses
UMGC is a respected and accredited state university designed to fit into the busy lives of working professionals. UMGC's innovative coursework incorporates real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills to the workforce right away. You can choose from more than 135 degrees and certificates in areas like:
At UMGC, we thank our military for their service and strive to serve them with an affordable education. UMGC awarded over $19 million in scholarship funds to our students in the last aid year. We also offer a special military tuition rate for undergraduate and graduate programs, and scholarships for active-duty servicemembers, spouses, veterans, and caregivers. We are proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Program School and are here for you to help navigate Tuition Assistance and Veteran Education Benefits. We offer:
Hybrid courses that allow you to maximize your housing allowance
Flexible transfer credit policies that allow you to earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s for prior learning, work and life experience including military experience and training. Or transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s for relevant experience
Our interest-free monthly payment plan
Access to no-cost digital resources that have replaced textbooks for most courses
We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 56,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. UMGC has been ranked a top university for veterans for the past nine years, and we boast the following accolades:
UMGC was named the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Online/Hybrid University by Military Times in 2023.
UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets Employer” in Education by Military Times in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
UMGC was named among the “Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools” by U.S. Veterans Magazine in 2023.
We're committed to helping you transition to a post-military career you want in the field you love. For almost a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no cost, and for the rest of your life. We're proud to offer:
Virtual recruitment fairs for servicemembers and veterans
24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services
Community Connect, our innovative program that matches students and alumni looking for career advice or mentorship with UMGC alumni and industry professionals
Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).
University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
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