ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND TRANSFER NOTES
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
University of Maryland, University College has as its mission to provide higher education
opportunities to adult, part-time students. Although most of our liberal arts courses transfer to
UMUC, University Studies program is recommended. Many students choose to begin their college
experience in a small community college setting and then transfer to UMUC.
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Linked Associate's to Bachelor's Degree Programs
The following Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) associate’s degrees and University of
Maryland University College (UMUC) bachelor’s degree programs are most closely
linked so you can follow one plan to earn your associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree.
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Please Note: Additional degree options are available beyond these articulated
programs. To learn how your community college credits will transfer to UMUC, please email communityrelations@umuc.edu or call 800-888-UMUC (8682).
Linked degree programs
Mailing Address:
ACM Associate Degree
UMUC Bachelor Degree
Accounting AA
Accounting BS
Accounting AA
Management Studies BS
Business Administration AA
Global Business and Public Policy BS
Business Administration AA
Management Studies BS
Criminology AA
Criminal Justice BS
General Studies AA
Fire Science BS
General Studies AA
Gerontology BS
General Studies AA
Management Studies BS
Medical Laboratory Technology
AAS
Laboratory Management BTPS
Medical Lab. TechnologyBiotechnology AAS
Laboratory Management BTPS
University of Maryland, University College
3510 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783-8080
ADMISSIONS: 800-888-UMUC
WEB-PAGE: http://www.umuc.edu/
E-MAIL: kdavis@umuc.edu
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for eligibility to full-time admission as transfer students must satisfy one of the following
categories:
A. Less than 24 credits of transferable credits, as determined by UMUC.
1. Official high school transcript is required.
2. Transcripts from all colleges attended.
B. 24 or more transferable credits, as determined by UMUC.
1. Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be sent to
UMUC Admissions Office.
3. The minimum grade for credits to transfer is a “C”.
APPLICATION DATES
Students applying to UMUC for the fall semester should apply between September 1 and March 1, while
students applying for the spring semester should apply between September 1 and November 1.
GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION
Up to 70 credits may be accepted for transfer credit from 2-year or community colleges. Consult
ARTSYS for course transferability information.
To apply:
 Completed UMUC Undergraduate Admissions Application.
Apply Online | Download the PDF application
 Send official transcript from each college or university attended. Transcripts should be mailed
directly to UMUC from the registrar of each institution.
 Provide a list of courses in progress (if not included on the current school transcript).
 Send official high school transcript and SAT I or ACT results (for applicants with fewer than 24
college level credits).
 Attach the $50 nonrefundable application fee (Alliance students will have the fee waived).
 Send final ACM transcript upon completion of any course work in progress.
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Check the UMUC academic catalog to obtain a complete list of courses required by each
major or refer to the ARTSYS website.
2. Consult with your advisor, the Student Success Center or Pennsylvania Student Services for
course transferability information or appropriate courses for a major.
3. Many departments require that only courses in which a C grade or better may count toward
satisfaction of major requirements. Consult the UMUC academic catalog under the major
requirements. A minimum of 2.0 average in the major requirements is needed for
graduation. Some majors may require a higher average.
On-line Programs
The University of Maryland, University College offers a variety of on-line programs that allow students to
complete bachelor’s and master’s degree from the comfort of their homes or businesses.
On-line education makes it possible for Allegany College of Maryland students to continue their
education. Students can earn a baccalaureate degree or a certificate on-line by attending classes at any
time of day, in any place the students choose. Students can complete course work without setting foot
in a classroom because they communicate with their classes on-line. Many four-year universities allow
students to complete entire degrees or portions of degree programs on-line. In Maryland, the
University of Maryland, University College (UMUC) is a major provider of degrees on-line offering 17
majors and 21 minors.
 For more information about on-line programs at UMUC, contact their Community College
Relations Office at 800-888-8682. To help plan for transfer to one of these programs, go to
ARTSYS. This on-line transfer articulation site provides a list of ACM courses that are
recommended for transfer to UMUC.
 For assistance with the transfer process, contact the Student Success Center on the Cumberland
Campus or the Pennsylvania Student Services Offices.
Online Majors & Minors at UMUC
Majors
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Accounting
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Business administration
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Communication studies
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general track
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Computer and information science
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Computer studies
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English
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Environmental management
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Fire science
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History
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Human resource management
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Humanities
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General track
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American studies track
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Information systems management
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Legal studies
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Management studies
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Marketing
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Psychology
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Social science
Minors
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Accounting
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Business administration
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Business law and public policy
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Communication studies
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Computer studies
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Customer service management
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E-commerce and technology management
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English
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Environmental management
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Finance
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Fire science
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Gerontology
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History
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Humanities
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Human resource management
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Journalism
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Management studies
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Marketing
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Psychology
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Strategic and entrepreneurial management
Admission, Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
Contact the Student Success Center or Pennsylvania Student Services for assistance in preparing to
transfer.
Information on this page is subject to change. Allegany College is not responsible for any changes made
by the university.
Revised October 2008