Overview

Financial Information

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  A minimum college grade point average of 2.50 is required of transfer applicants.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts from each college or university attended are required. If you have fewer than 30 college credits, your official high school transcript is required.
• SAT Scores:
  If you have fewer than 30 college credits and you graduated high school within the past 3 years, you must have the appropriate testing agency send us your results from the SAT I or the ACT. UMBC's College Board code is 5835; UMBC's ACT code is 1751.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Essay:
  An essay is required.
• Application Fee:
  There is a non-refundable $75 application fee.
• Apply Here:
  https://undergraduate.umbc.edu/transfer-students/how-to-apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  UMBC accepts credits in subject areas that are considered part of your university program and have earned a grade of C or higher. From MD public institutions, a grade of D may transfer.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A student may transfer a maximum of 90 credits from all previous institutions toward a UMBC undergraduate degree. A maximum of 60 credits — 65 credits for engineering majors — are transferable from a two-year program or institution.

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