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 100+ 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 60,000 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.

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 – Transfer applicable prior college-level coursework toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• 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.