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III-4.00(B) UMCP TRANSFER ADMISSION CRITERIA
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT 1 AUGUST 1991
A. Policy
A student who has attended any regionally accredited
institution of higher education following graduation from
high school and attempted nine or more credits will be
considered for admission to UMCP as a transfer student. In
calculating eligibility, the average as stated on the
transcript from the sending institution will be used. If an
applicant has attended more than one institution, a
cumulative average for all previous college work attempted
will be used. Transfer applicants must be in good academic
and disciplinary standing at their previous institutions to
be eligible for transfer to UMCP.
When the number of students desiring admission exceeds the
number that can be accommodated on the campus, or in a
particular professional or specialized program, admission
will be based on overall grade point average and the
strength of the academic program the student pursued.
UMCP fully subscribes to the Maryland Higher Education
Commission transfer policies. A complete text of these
policies may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
B. Requirements
1. Course work must have been completed at a regionally
accredited institution.
2. Grade point average requirements vary depending on
the availability of space, but should not be lower
than 3.0.
3. Applicants from Maryland community colleges are, in
some instances given special consideration, and when
qualified can be admitted with a grade point average
of 2.00 or better. Students who were not admissible
as high school students must complete a minimum of
28 semester hours with at least a 2.00 average.
C. Transfer Within the University of Maryland System
Students desiring to transfer to UMCP from another campus
within the University of Maryland System must meet the
following requirements:
1. must have been a regular degree-seeking student;
2. must be eligible to return to the original campus;
3. must comply with normal deadlines;
4. where space is limited, admission will be based on
criteria designed to select the best qualified
students.
D. Transfer of Credits
1. Maryland Public Colleges and Universities
This is covered by the Maryland Higher Education
Commission transfer policies.
2. Maryland Community College Articulated Programs
An articulated program is a list of community college
courses that best prepare the applicant for a
particular course of study at UMCP. If the student
takes appropriate courses that are specified in the
articulated program guide, and earns an acceptable
grade,he/she is guaranteed transfer with no loss of
credit. A minimum grade of "D" is required to transfer.
3. University of Maryland System
Credits for undergraduate courses shall transfer to
UMCP from other University of Maryland institutions.
The applicability of these courses to the program
chosen at UMCP is determined by the academic
advisor/evaluator in the office of the dean.
4. Other Universities and Colleges
Generally, credits transfer from institutions of higher
education accredited by a regional accrediting
association. The course must be completed with at least
a grade of C, and must be similar in content and level
to work offered at UMCP. The applicability of a course
to a particular course of study at UMCP shall be
determined by an academic advisor/evaluator in the
office of the appropriate dean.
5. Advanced Placement Credit
Advanced placement credits which are already on a
student record from an institution outside of the
University of Maryland System must present a score at
least equivalent to a minimum university score to be
accepted. An official score report must be sent to
UMCP.
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