University of Maryland at Shady Grove
If you want to earn your degree from the University of Maryland, but are looking for a small, close-knit community, then consider becoming a Terp at our Shady Grove location!
The University of Maryland (UMD) at The Universities at Shady Grove provides all the prestige and benefits of a UMD education during your final two years of undergraduate study. At Shady Grove, located in Rockville, MD, you’ll work side-by-side with top-notch professors from nationally ranked academic programs. Faculty will support your goals and guide you to great research and internship opportunities, as well as a growing number of social and academic clubs. Best of all, you’ll earn the same University of Maryland degree as you would if you attended classes at the College Park location!
Montgomery College students who plan to transfer to a University of Maryland, College Park Bachelor’s degree program at the Universities at Shady Grove can take advantage of the Terp Transfer Partnership to gain early access to advising, workshops and events.
Students applying for admission to any one of the UMD at Shady Grove programs must complete a UMD admissions application by the appropriate application deadline. Be sure to review the application checklist for a list of all required materials for a complete application.
Most competitive applicants have completed approximately 60 applicable credits, achieved junior standing and completed General Education requirements. Most credits earned at Maryland community colleges will transfer and you can choose from a variety of majors, with classes offered at times that meet your schedule. Requirements for admission are program-specific and more information can be found on Shady Grove's UMD page. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis once a completed application is received. Once an admission decision has been made, applicants are notified in writing.
Montgomery College students who plan to transfer to a UMD Bachelor’s degree program at the Shady Grove location can take advantage of the Terp Transfer Partnership to gain early access to advising, workshops and events.