National Community College Alliances

Take Advantage of Alliance Program Benefits

Designed specifically for out-of-state students, UMGC's Community College Alliance program allows you to transfer your college credits seamlessly so you can get on the path to earning your bachelor's degree. Our transfer representatives visit each campus regularly to provide you an easy, hassle-free transfer process.

Your Degree Could be Closer Than You Think

UMGC accepts up to 70 credits from approved two-year schools and community colleges.
UMGC accepts up to 90 credits from approved four-year colleges and universities.
UMGC offers dual enrollment options so you can take classes at your community college and UMGC at the same time.

Save $50!

UMGC waives the $50 application fee for undergraduate transfer students enrolled at participating schools.

For you to be eligible for the application fee waiver, the last institution you attended must participate in an alliance with UMGC. When you apply for admission, please include your dates of attendance at the alliance school.

Participating Community Colleges Outside of Maryland

Alabama

Community College of the Air Force

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Arizona

Central Arizona College

CAC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Administration of Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Business AAS	Business Administration BS
Graphic Design AAS	Graphic Communication BS
Network Systems Administration AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS

Maricopa County Community College District

Maricopa CCCD Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Administration of Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Computer Information Systems AAS	Computer and Information Science BS
Computer Technology AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
General Business AAS	Business Administration BS
Information Security AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Law Enforcement Technology AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Paralegal Studies AAS	Legal Studies BS
Management AAS	Management Studies BS

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

** Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Mohave Community College

Mohave CC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Administration of Justice AA	Criminal Justice BS
Business and Entrepreneurship AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Administration ABus	Business Administration BS
Computer Graphics and Web Design AAS	Digital Media and Web Technology BS
Network Support and Information Security AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Paralegal AAS	Legal Studies BS
Social and Behavioral Science AA	Psychology BS

Pima Community College

PCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Administration of Justice Studies AA	Criminal Justice BS
Administration of Justice Studies AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Business AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Administration ABus	Business Administration BS
Liberal Arts AA: Psychology Concentration	Psychology BS
Political Science AA	Political Science BS

California

City College of San Francisco

CCSF Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
General Business AS (AD-T)	Business Administration BS
Computer Networking and Information Technology AS	Computer Science BS
Administration of Justice AS (AD-T)	Criminal Justice BS
Miscellaneous Programs	General Studies BA

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Coastline Community College

CCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Computer Networking AS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Paralegal Studies AA	Legal Studies BS
Psychology AA	Psychology BS

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

College of Redwoods

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

Glendale Community College

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

Palomar College

PC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Administration of Justice General AS	Criminal Justice BS
Administration of Justice: Homeland Security AS	Public Safety Administration BS
Administration of Justice: Investigations AS	Criminal Justice BS
Administration of Justice: Investigations AS (Digital)	Investigative Forensics BS
Administration of Justice: Investigations AS (Scientific)	Investigative Forensics BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AS	Management Studies BS
Legal Studies AA	Legal Studies BS

Colorado

Pikes Peak Community College

PPCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS (minor in Business Administration)
Business Administration: Management Emphasis AAS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Environmental Studies AA	Environmental Management BS
General Studies AS	General Degree BA or BS
Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS	Legal Studies BS

Florida

College of the Florida Keys

CFK Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Computer Information Technology AS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Computer Programming and Analysis AS	Computer and Information Science BS

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

Florida State College at Jacksonville

FSCJ Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Paralegal (Legal Assisting) AS	Legal Studies BS

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

Miami Dade College

MDC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AA	Accounting BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Environmental Science Technology-Watershed Management AS	Environmental Management BS

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

Valencia College

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

** Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Georgia

Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Management General Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management Human Resource Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management Operations Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management Service Sector Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management Small Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Computer Support Specialist AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Computer Science AS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Internet Specialist Website Design AAS	Digital Media and Web Technology BS
Network Specialist AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Paralegal Studies AAS	Legal Studies BS

Hawaii

Honolulu Community College

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

Illinois

Harper College

HC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Psychology AA	Psychology BS

Kishwaukee College

KC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business AA or AS	Business Administration BS
Computer Science AS	Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice AS	Criminal Justice BS
Miscellaneous Programs	General Studies BA

* Out-of-State Community College Alliance students, employees, and their spouses and dependents may qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College

ITCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Biotechnology AAS	Biotechnology BS or BTPS
Cybersecurity - Information Assurance AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Homeland Security and Emergency Management AS	Public Safety Administration BS
Information Technology Support AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Networks Infrastructure AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Server Administration AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS

* Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Kentucky

Kentucky Community Technical College System

KCTC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AA	Business Administration BS
Computer and Information Technologies AAS	Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Miscellaneous Programs	General Studies BA

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non specialty programs.

Louisiana

Bossier Parish Community College

BPCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Cyber Technology: Network Security Concentration AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS

Michigan

Lansing Community College

LCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Computer Science AS	Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice AA	Criminal Justice BS

New Jersey

Camden County College

CCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Biotechnology AAS	Biotechnology BS or BTPS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AS	Criminal Justice BS

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Cumberland County College

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

Rowan College at Gloucester County

RCGC Associates Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Computer Science AS	Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice AS	Criminal Justice BS
Information Technology AAS	Information Systems Management BS
Law Enforcement AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Paralegal AAS	Legal Studies BS
Psychology AA	Psychology BS

Mercer County Community College

MCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AAS	Management Studies BS
Business Administration AS	Management Studies BS
Criminal Justice, Corrections Option AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Option AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Paralegal AAS	Legal Studies BS

Ocean County College

OCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business, Paralegal Studies Option AAS	Legal Studies BS
Business AAS	Management Studies BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Computer Science AS	Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice AS	Criminal Justice BS
Homeland Security AS	Public Safety Administration BS

* Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

New York

Finger Lakes Community College

FLCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Paralegal AAS	Legal Studies BS

Mohawk Valley Community College

MVCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Graphic Communication: Graphic Design AAS	Graphic Communication BS
Web Development and Information Design AAS	Digital Media and Web Technology BS

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

Onondaga Community College

OCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Information Technology AS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS

* Some courses from this community college are transferable to UMGC and will meet certain general education requirements. For more information, please contact a UMGC advisor.

Rockland Community College

RCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Accounting AS	Accounting BS
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AS	Criminal Justice BS
Cybersecurity AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS
Paralegal Studies AAS	Legal Studies BS

North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College

FTCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Business Administration/Human Resources Management AAS	Human Resources Management BS
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Administration/Marketing AAS	Marketing BS
Criminal Justice Technology AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Healthcare Management Technology AAS	Health Services Management BS
Computer Information Technology AAS (Emphasis in Management or Systems Security and Analysis)	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Computer Information Technology/Systems Security and Analysis AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS
Paralegal Technology AAS	Legal Studies BS

Stanly Community College

SCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Information Technology AAS	Information Systems Management BS
Criminal Justice Technology AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Networking Technology AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS

* Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community College

OCCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business, Accounting Option AAS	Accounting BS
Business AS	Business Administration BS
Computer Science AS	Computer Science BS
Computer Science Programming AAS	Software Development and Security BS
Political Science, Pre-Law AS	Political Science BS
Psychology AA	Psychology BS

Ohio

Lakewood University

LU Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Management AAB	Business Administration BS
Healthcare Administration AS	Computer Science BS
Paralegal Studies AAB	Legal Studies BS
Business Management BS	MBA

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Stark State College

SSC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Biotechnology AS	Biotechnology BS or BTPS
Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS
Environmental, Health, and Safety Technology AAS	Environmental Management BS
Web Design and Development AAB	Digital Media and Web Technology BS

Pennsylvania

Northhampton Community College

NCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AA	Business Administration BS
Communication Studies AA	Communication Studies BS
Computer Information Systems AA	Computer Science BS

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

PHCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AS	Accounting BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Management AAS	Management Studies BS
Computer Information and Communication Technology, Network Administration AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Criminal Justice AS	Criminal Justice BS

* Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

South Carolina

Aiken Technical College

ATC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Computer Technology AAS (Emphasis in Programming)	Software Development & Security BS
Computer Technology AAS (Emphasis in Networking)	Computer Networks & Cybersecurity BS

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Central Carolina Technical College

CTCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Management AAS	Management Studies BS
Paralegal AAS	Legal Studies BS

Texas

Central Texas College

CTC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management Marketing AAS	Marketing BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Office Management AAS	Management Studies BS
Paralegal-Legal Assistant AAS	Legal Studies BS

Collin College

CC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business AA	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AA	Criminal Justice BS

Dallas County Community College District

DCCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS (minor in Business Administration)
Biotechnology AAS	Biotechnology BS or BPTS
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS

El Paso Community College

EPCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Biology AS	Laboratory Management BS or BTPS
Criminal Justice AA	Criminal Justice BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS

Houston Community College System

HCCS Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS (minor in Business Administration)
Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Paralegal Technology AAS	Legal Studies BS

Lone Star College System

LSCS Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business AA	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Paralegal Studies AAS	Legal Studies BS

Virginia

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

BRCTC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Cybersecurity Network Security Applications AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Cybersecurity Network Security Hardware Track AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Paralegal Studies AAS	Legal Studies BS

Germanna Community College

GCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration AAS	Accounting BS (minor in Business Administration)
Business Administration AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AAS	Management Studies BS
Business Administration AAS	Accounting BS (minor in Business Administration)
General Studies: Psychology Specialization AAS	Psychology BS
General Studies AAS	Business Administration BS
General Studies AAS	Management Studies BS
Information System Technology: Information Management	Information Systems Management BS
Information System Technology: Network Security	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Information System Technology: Network Security	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS
Nursing AAS	Nursing for Registered Nurses RN to BSN
Police Science AAS	Criminal Justice BS

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

Northern Virginia Community College

NVCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Administration of Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Business Management AAS	Finance BS
Cybersecurity AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS
Information Systems Security AAS	Cybersecurity Management and Policy BS

Thomas Nelson Community College

TNCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS (minor in Business Administration)
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Fine Arts AAA	Graphic Communication BA
Information Systems Technology AAS	Digital Media and Web Technology BS
Social Science AS	Social Science BS

Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Tidewater Community College

TCC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Business Management AAS	Business Administration BS
Management AAS	Management Studies BS
Management: Maritime Logistics Specialization AAS	Management Studies BS

Washington

Edmonds Community College

ECC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business, Credit Management Specialization ATA	Business Administration BS
Business Management ATA	Business Administration BS
Business Management ATA	Management Studies BS
Paralegal ATA	Legal Studies BS

Everett Community College

ECC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Business Administration ATA	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice ATA	Criminal Justice BS

Pierce Community College

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

West Virginia

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

BRCTC Associate Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AAS	Accounting BS
Business Administration AS	Business Administration BS
Criminal Justice AAS	Criminal Justice BS
Cybersecurity Network Security Applications AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Cybersecurity Network Security Hardware Track AAS	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity BS
Paralegal Studies AAS	Legal Studies BS

Wisconsin

Madison Area Technical College

Madison College Degree	UMGC Bachelor Degree
Biotechnology AAS	Biotechnology BS

** Out of State Community College Alliance students, employees and their spouses and dependents qualify for a waiver of the application fee and a 25% discount on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

UMGC is in the process of aligning transfer credits from this community college toward our degree programs. In the meantime, prospective students can contact a transfer advisor for a preliminary estimate or apply to UMGC and submit official transcripts for evaluation.

Transfer Credits Next Steps

See how easy it is to transfer your credits to UMGC!

Estimate how many credits you can transfer to UMGC for previous courses, standardized exams, and military education and training.
Get your questions about transferring answered by contacting a transfer advisor.
For an official transfer credit evaluation, apply to UMGC and submit your official transcripts.

FAQs: National Community College Alliances

What are the benefits of the UMGC community college alliance transfer program? +

Benefits of the UMGC alliance transfer program include:

Guaranteed admission for qualified students who have graduated with an associate's degree from a community college alliance partner
A flexible transfer credit policy that accommodates community college and nontraditional credit
Scholarship opportunities for part-time and full-time students
A wide variety of online bachelor's degrees programs designed to articulate with your associate’s degree program
A full array of student services, including 24-hour library assistance, tutors, clubs, and honor societies, accessible online

How do I apply to UMGC as a community college alliance student? +

Complete these steps to apply for admission. A special benefit of being a community college alliance student is the waiver of UMGC’s $50 application fee. Please note that the application fee can only be waived if you have not yet completed an associate degree at a community or technical college.

How many credits can I transfer to UMGC? +

UMGC will accept up to 90 credits from all collegiate schools attended, including applicable military credit. Of the total credits, up to 70 credits may be from a community or technical college. We encourage you to complete an associate’s degree before transferring.

Do I need to ask my community or technical college to send academic transcripts to UMGC? +

After you are admitted to UMGC, you should have your transcript sent from your community or technical college for the purpose of transfer evaluation and advising.

Do I have to complete my associate degree before enrolling at UMGC? +

No, but it may be to your advantage to complete your associate degree first. Graduates from a community or technical college have found the associate degree to be useful in obtaining jobs or promotions while continuing to pursue a bachelor's degree. If you graduated with an associate degree from a Maryland community college, you may be eligible for the Completion Scholarship. Plus, UMGC guarantees admission for qualified students who have graduated with an associate's degree from a community college alliance partner.

If you are interested in enrolling in classes at both your community college and UMGC at the same time, learn more about dual enrollment.

If I am admitted to my community or technical college, am I automatically admitted to UMGC? +

No, you must complete UMGC's online application for admission, separate from the application at your community or technical college. After you are admitted to both UMGC and the community or technical college, you may be dually enrolled.

If I am admitted to UMGC through the alliance, am I also admitted to other University System of Maryland institutions? +

No. The dual admission applies to UMGC and your community college only. Other USM institutions require separate applications for admission.

How are Prior Learning Portfolio credits used in my degree? +

Credits awarded through Portfolio can fulfill major, minor, elective, or general education requirements. However, no more than half the credits for the major and the minor may be earned through Portfolio. Contact your academic advisor to assist you in determining the academic areas in which Portfolio credits might be used best.

If I am currently enrolled at UMGC, can I take additional courses at a community or technical college? +

Whether you can take additional courses from a community college will depend on the number of credits originally transferred to UMGC from a community college.

How will I know if online learning is suitable for me? +

Find out more about online learning at UMGC.

Which degrees are available online? +

Browse academic programs, the majority of which can be completed entirely online. If an on-site requirement exists, it is specified on each program page.

Which student services are available online? +

A full array of support services is available to you, including advising, registration, admission, financial aid, library assistance, tutors, clubs, honor societies, and 24/7 technical support.

How do I get started with the transfer process to UMGC? +

To get started, contact UMGC's transfer advisors.

If I am eligible for educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, can I use them at either institution in the alliance? +

Yes. You may use your veterans benefits at either the community college or UMGC.

Accessing databases, many containing full-text articles, available through the UMGC Library
Requesting reference assistance by e-mail, phone, or through the UMGC Library
Requesting journal articles through interlibrary loan
Borrowing books from any USM library and having them delivered to any USM library
Accessing the USM online catalog from anywhere with an Internet connection

National Community College Alliances

Learn about transferring your out-of-state community college credits toward a degree at UMGC.

Take Advantage of Alliance Program Benefits

Your Degree Could be Closer Than You Think

Save $50!

Participating Community Colleges Outside of Maryland

Transfer Credits Next Steps

FAQs: National Community College Alliances

What are the benefits of the UMGC community college alliance transfer program? +

How do I apply to UMGC as a community college alliance student? +

How many credits can I transfer to UMGC? +

Do I need to ask my community or technical college to send academic transcripts to UMGC? +

Do I have to complete my associate degree before enrolling at UMGC? +

If I am admitted to my community or technical college, am I automatically admitted to UMGC? +

If I am admitted to UMGC through the alliance, am I also admitted to other University System of Maryland institutions? +

How are Prior Learning Portfolio credits used in my degree? +

If I am currently enrolled at UMGC, can I take additional courses at a community or technical college? +

How will I know if online learning is suitable for me? +

Which degrees are available online? +

Which student services are available online? +

How do I get started with the transfer process to UMGC? +

If I am eligible for educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, can I use them at either institution in the alliance? +

If I am a community college alliance student, which institution will handle my veterans benefits paperwork? +

If I received disability support services at my community college, am I eligible for those services at UMGC? +

What library resources are available to me as a UMGC student? +

National Community College Alliances

Learn about transferring your out-of-state community college credits toward a degree at UMGC.

Take Advantage of Alliance Program Benefits

Your Degree Could be Closer Than You Think

Save $50!

Participating Community Colleges Outside of Maryland

Transfer Credits Next Steps

FAQs: National Community College Alliances

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