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Deadlines and Application Fee

Deadlines are strictly enforced. All application materials must be received by the posted deadlines.  There are no exceptions.  A $75 non-refundable application fee is required. UMD does not waive the application fee.

Program Fall Semester Spring Semester
SIE July 1 November 1
HESPIE-Campus July 1 Not available
HESPIE-Online Not available November 1

General

  • Applicants must submit an application and official transcript(s) by the posted deadlines.
  • Applicants must meet minimum admission criteria (GPA/Undergraduate Degree).
  • To register for any course, students must be admitted into the program. This includes former UMD students, those currently attending UMD as a non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate, and former program students whose account is no longer active.
  • International applicants requiring immigration documents to study in the U.S. (F1 or J1 student visas) cannot apply. UMD cannot issue the necessary documents (F1 or J1 student visas) for non-degree programs.

GPA

  • Applicants must have the following minimum grade point average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale.
    • SIE: 2.5 GPA
    • HESPIE: 2.0 GPA

Undergraduate Degree and Transcripts

  • Applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
  • Applicants must provide an official copy of a transcript for all of their post-secondary work. 
  • Applicants who will earn a four-year baccalaureate degree prior to the start of a program’s fall or spring semester may apply but must fulfill the following:
    • Provide a copy of the current official transcript(s) by the application deadlines.
    • On official letterhead, provide a letter from the college dean confirming the date of graduation with a statement that all degree requirements will be fulfilled by that date. Letter must be received by the application deadlines. Letter must be sent as an attachment to: exst@umd.edu.
    • Upon admission, the student must provide an official transcript with the degree conferred date which must be received by the first day of the semester. There are no exceptions. If not received, the admission term will be moved to the next eligible semester.
  • Submit original transcripts for all attended 2 and 4-year institutions. Applicants who graduated from UMD do not need to submit transcripts as these are part of the UMD student record.

Contact Via Mail:

Enrollment Services Operation  
Post-Baccalaureate Programs  
0130 Mitchell Building  
University of Maryland  
College Park, MD 20742

Contact Via Email: eso-help@umd.edu

Other Considerations

  • The Golden Identification Program is not eligible for Continuing Education Programs (Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Credit Learning) administered through Extended Studies. See Golden ID Program.
  • Veterans: To determine eligibility, contact UMD’s Veterans Certification Office via email: vabenefits@umd.edu.

Post-baccalaureate programs are non-degree granting. Qualified applicants are admitted to the University of Maryland (UMD) as non-degree seeking undergraduates.

Step 1: Submit Application

Access TerpEngage-EXST Forms.

  • Select My Forms.
  • Select Create New Form.
  • Open Select Form Type: From the drop-down menu, select the specific program application.

Guidelines and Assistance

  • New applicants must create an account.
  • Former students: Reactivate your Directory ID via the Former Student Identity Verification website. After reactivation, set a passphrase and log in to the TerpEngage-EXST Forms Portal.
  • Applicants who previously created a TerpEngage account can log in with their non-UMD identity account. 
  • Need assistance? Information is posted on TerpEngage website page.

Step 2: Submit Official Transcripts

Submit original transcripts for all attended 2 and 4-year institutions. Applicants who graduated from UMD do not need to submit transcripts as these are part of the UMD student record.

Contact Via Mail:
Enrollment Services Operation
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
0130 Mitchell Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Contact Via Email:
eso-help@umd.edu

Post-baccalaureate programs are non-degree granting. Qualified applicants are admitted to the University of Maryland (UMD) as non-degree seeking undergraduates. International applicants requiring immigration documents to study in the U.S. (F1 or J1 student visas) cannot apply.

Step 1: Submit Application

Access TerpEngage-EXST Forms.

  • Select My Forms.
  • Select Create New Form.
  • Open Select Form Type: From the drop-down menu, select the specific program application.

Guidelines and Assistance

  • New applicants must create an account.
  • Former students: Reactivate your Directory ID via the Former Student Identity Verification website. After reactivation, set a passphrase and log in to the TerpEngage-EXST Forms Portal.
  • Applicants who previously created a TerpEngage account can log in with their non-UMD identity account. 
  • Need assistance? Information is posted on TerpEngage website page.

Step 2: Submit Official Transcripts

Submit original transcripts for all attended 2 and 4-year institutions. Applicants who graduated from UMD do not need to submit transcripts as these are part of the UMD student record.

Contact Via Mail:
Enrollment Services Operation
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
0130 Mitchell Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Contact Via Email:
eso-help@umd.edu

Step 3: Permanent Residents and Qualified International Applicants

The requirements below (A, B, and C) are for permanent residents and international applicants currently in the U.S. holding a valid visa that permits participation in these 
programs. 

A: Documentation:

  • Check with the State Department prior to submitting the application to determine whether or not the visa permits participation in this program. 
  • Attach copies of the immigration documents showing the status and send to the address found in Step 2: Submit Official Transcripts, above.

B: International Academic Credentials:

  • Submit an official copy of all previous degrees/diplomas and transcripts listing all courses completed. Transcripts must be sent in the native language with a certified English translation. UMD requires applicants to submit a third-party academic evaluation for post-secondary/university credentials from one of the two evaluators listed below. Evaluations must be received by the application deadline.
  • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
    • Start the evaluation process with ECE by visiting their Education Reports page.
    • Requirements: course-by-course evaluation, original transcript(s) and a certified English translation of the transcript(s), grade point average calculation, upper-division course designation.
  • Josef Silny & Associates (JS&A)
    • Start the evaluation process with JS&A by using their application for evaluation form.
    • Requirements: course-by-course evaluation, original transcript(s) and a certified English translation of the transcript(s), grade point average calculation, upper-division course designation for students with more than 1 year of post-secondary/university education completed.

C: Evidence of English Proficiency:

  • Students who have been awarded a degree from the U.S., United Kingdom, Anglophone Africa, Anglophone Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and the Commonwealth Caribbean are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS. All others are required to send scores to UMD, using reporting code 5814.
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    • TOEFL scores are only valid for two years after the test date.
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    • IELTS scores have a recommended two-year validity period.

Notification

  • Students are notified via email after their application file is complete and reviewed.
  • The file is complete when Steps 1 and 2 have been received. Reminder notices regarding missing items are sent to the email address provided on the application form.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are sent and received by the posted deadlines. Check the spam folder. 

Provisional Admission

  • Qualified students receive provisional admission and must fulfill additional requirements to register. Blocks preventing registration are placed on the student account until requirements for full admission are fulfilled. 
  • To view these requirements, visit the program page as provided below.

Use the EXST contact form. Include full name, UID (if known), program name, and a complete statement regarding the request.

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