Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  We offer merit and need-based scholarships to transfer students. Merit scholarships are based on your application information. To receive need-based grants and scholarships you must complete the FAFSA. The SMCM FAFSA code is 002095.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated Cost of Attendance: $31,089 MD Resident (Campus/Commuter); $20,419 MD Resident (Living w/ Parent); $41,089 DC Resident (Campus/Commuter); $47,715 Non-MD Resident. Includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation, and misc expense.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Transfer applicants will have completed at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (after high school graduation) or have attempted at least one semester of full-time coursework and maintained enrollment through the add/drop period.
• View Agreements:
  https://www.smcm.edu/admissions/admission-agreements/

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts:
  Official college transcripts from all institutions attended (whether or not you earned credit) are required. If you have earned fewer than 24 college-level credits, your final high school transcript is required.
• SAT Scores:
  SMCM is test-optional so you may choose whether to submit your standardized testing if you have less than 24 college-level credits.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Your professor/advisor/author of the letter will need to send us the letter of recommendation.
• Essay:
  Your personal statement (essay telling us about you) may be submitted with either application.
• Application Fee:
  $50 Application Fee: Note-Fee can be waived for all first generation applicants and for students with a fee waiver approval.
• Other Requirements:
  The College Registrar Report should be downloaded and completed by your college/university registrar or appropriate college official who can verify your enrollment and academic standing.
• Apply Here:
  https://www.smcm.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/transfer-students/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  A minimum grade of C- for courses taken at an out-of-state college or D for courses taken at a Maryland public college is required for transfer credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Students can transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited college or university or up to 70 credits from a Maryland Community College. At least half of the credits applied towards the student’s major (38) must be completed at the College.

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