UMGC recognizes that college-level learning doesn't only happen in the classroom.

We recognize that college-level learning happens in many places outside of the classroom—whether it's on the job, in the military, or through life or volunteer experiences. At University of Maryland Global Campus, you can earn credit for your experiences.

Credit for What You Know

Explore the ways you can create a fast path to a degree at UMGC.

Credit by Exam
Test out of lower-level courses with the credit by exam option.
Credit for Prior Learning
Get credit for college-level learning from your work and life experiences.
Credit for Workplace Learning
Find out how you can earn credit on the job as you pursue your degree.
Credit for Industry Certification & Professional Courses
Find out how you can earn credit for your industry certifications and professional courses.
Credit for Military Education & Training
UMGC makes it easy to earn credit for your military experience and fast track your degree.
Credit for Vocational & Technical Training
Find out how you can earn credit for vocational and technical training.

Apply Your Life Experiences to Your Degree: How It Works

At UMGC, we respect your previous life experiences. We carefully consider the possibility of translating those experiences into college credits, saving you time and money. Listen as Maddie Loveless from the Office of Student Success explains the many ways you can earn prior learning credits —from time spent in a classroom to military service and even vocational training—and how you can get started today.

Earn Credit for Online Courses

UMGC accepts course credit from organizations like Sophia Learning, StraighterLine, and Study.com. Speak with a transfer advisor to see how these credits fit into your program plan and to learn about the full list of course providers.

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Estimate Credits with Transferology

See if your previous courses, standardized exams, and military experience transfer to UMGC. Create an account on Transferology and estimate how many credits can transfer to a bachelor's degree or undergraduate certificate.

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It was perfect. All of my classes transferred over, so I didn't have to take general education requirements. Basically, I could just jump right into my major.

Monica G., U.S. Army Veteran BS in Psychology and Undergraduate Certificate in Spanish for Business & the Professions