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Why choose UMGC?
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and advisors are here to ensure that you have everything you need to achieve your professional and educational goals.
Here’s why we think UMGC is the right university for you:
- You can gain real-world skills that you can apply right away – Our 125+ degrees and certificates cover curricula taught by our faculty of experienced scholar-practitioners.
- We value experience more than test scores – Our streamlined admissions process doesn’t require the SAT®* or GRE, and you can earn credit for what you already know.
- At UMGC, serving the military is in our DNA – UMGC is a top-ranked university for the military with more than 56,000 servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families currently enrolled.†
- No-cost lifetime access to our career services and resources – Whether you’re changing industries, entering the workforce for the first time, or climbing the corporate ladder, you’ll be ready with help from UMGC Career Services.
Tuition and financing options to fit your budget
Making your education affordable
At UMGC, we never want finances to get in the way of your next success. That’s why we offer affordable tuition rates—along with ways to calculate, manage, and reduce the cost of your education. We’ll work with you to find ways to make your education affordable, helping you explore options like Federal financial aid (if you qualify), scholarships for eligible students, our interest-free monthly payment plan, employer tuition assistance, and more.
Save time and money on your degree
Get Credit for What You Know
We focus on helping busy professionals like you receive the credit you deserve so you can graduate sooner, save money, and prepare for your next success. With our flexible transfer credit policies, you can earn your degree on a fast track. Earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree or transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s degree.
Here are a few ways you can earn credit:
- Credit for Prior Learning – Get credit for prior college-level coursework.
- Credit for Industry Certification & Professional Courses – Earn credit for your industry certifications and professional courses.
- Credit for Military Education & Training – Get credit for relevant military experience and training.
UMGC is a top-ranked school for the military community
A Military-Trusted University
At UMGC, we understand the unique benefits you bring to the classroom—as well as the unique challenges you can face transitioning to civilian life. We offer award-winning, flexible academic programs and services for active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families. Together, we can help you secure your future and succeed again.
Join our nationally recognized UMGC community today and
- Fast-track your degree by earning college credit for relevant military experience and training.
- See if you’re eligible for UMGC’s reduced military tuition rate for servicemembers.
- Learn about military Tuition Assistance.
- Connect with a military advising team that specializes in assisting military and veteran students.
- Study online from anywhere in the world or in a hybrid format utilizing our 175+ global locations.
Accreditation
University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).