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!
Shady Grove Applicants
APPLY AT SHADY GROVE
Students with approximately 60 transferable credits who are interested in earning a University of Maryland (UMD) degree at The Universities at Shady Grove should review information specific to the Shady Grove location.
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.
June 1
U.S. citizensJune 1
International studentsNovember 15
U.S. citizensAugust 1
International students
Early Action applications must be marked fully complete by the August 1 deadline for best consideration.
Step 1
Completed online application
This application is for students with approximately 60 college credits who are interested in transferring to UMD at Shady Grove to complete their junior- and senior-level coursework and earn a bachelor’s degree. All additional required application materials must be electronically submitted or postmarked by the appropriate deadline.
Step 2
Nonrefundable application fee of $75
When completing your University of Maryland (UMD) application, you will be required to pay the $75 application fee on our secure website with a credit card unless you have received a fee waiver. Fee waivers must be submitted prior to application completion for consideration. We cannot accept cash or check payments.
Step 3
Official copy of your college transcripts and list of courses in progress
Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you have attempted. A final official transcript from your current institution must be sent upon completion of any courses in progress.
All official transcripts are required by the application deadline for review. UMD accepts transfer credits taken only from regionally accredited institutions. UMD’s Transfer Credit Services will determine the acceptance of credit after the university extends an offer of admission.
Step 4
Letter of recommendation (optional)
You may choose to submit a letter of recommendation with your application. Recommendations must be sent to us directly from the recommender, and they can be written by anyone of the applicants' choosing including teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors.
Step 5
Activities and awards list or resume (optional)
Detail your efforts in the community, arts, leadership, athletics, family involvements, work experience and other extracurricular activities and hobbies in order of interest to you.
You can submit this information via your StandOut Admissions Network Profile Activities/Experience section or by uploading a separate document.
Applications are considered complete when the online application and all required documents have been submitted. All materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by the appropriate deadline for consideration.
Through your StandOut Admissions Network account, you can:
It may take up to two weeks for recently submitted materials to be listed as received on your checklist and it is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm receipt of all application materials through your Terps Application Portal.
If you have non-U.S. academic records for post-secondary work, please review our international applicant requirements as they might apply to you.
