Start your UMGC degree with transfer credits from colleges or universities.
Our flexible transfer credit policies allow you to transfer more credits than you might be able to at other schools. In fact, 78 percent of our undergraduate students transfer credits to University of Maryland Global Campus and the average transfer student has five separate transcripts. We are committed to helping you get the credits you deserve so you can focus on completing your degree.
Transfer up to 45 credits toward an associate's degree or up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree from approved colleges or universities.
International Study
If you've studied abroad, you may be able to transfer credit to UMGC.
Transfer Credit Requirements
Find out how many credits you can transfer toward your degree
Fast Paths to Credit
Find out how to earn credit for what you already know.
Technical Training
Earn credit for vocational and technical education and training.
Community College Credit
Your associate's can seamlessly lead to a bachelor's degree.
Maryland Community Colleges
We've teamed up with all 16 public community colleges in Maryland.
National Community Colleges
We've partnered with more than 90 community and technical colleges nationwide.
Dual Enrollment & Reverse Transfer
Take classes at a community college or at UMGC: it's your choice.
About 95 percent of my credits did transfer over to UMGC..that was really nice.
Mary S., Fredericksburg, VA BS in Cybersecurity Management & Policy
I was able to bring over 64 credits (from my previous school). I started UMGC right before the pandemic. It took me a little under three years to complete the degree at UMGC.
Sophia T., Atlanta, GA BS in Cybersecurity Management & Policy