Transfer Information

ARTSYS, The Transfer Articulation System!

A student who has attended any accredited institution of higher education and has attempted 27 or more credit hours will be considered as a transfer student. Such students must have at least a cumulative grade point average of "C" (2.00) in all previous work or must have an Associate of Arts degree or must have completed 56 hours from a community college.

A student seeking to move from one campus of the University to another must have been regular degree-seeking student eligible to return to his original campus. Students must apply within the normal deadlines and, where space is limited, admission to the new campus will be based on criteria designed to select the best qualified students.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS

UMES welcomes transfer students and has existing transfer agreements with many area colleges and universities. IN ORDER FOR CREDITS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION, THE GRADES FOR SUCH COURSE WORK MUST BE A "C" OR BETTER.

The academic departments evaluate each course a student seeks to transfer, and decide what UMES course it is equivalent to. There are restrictions on the number of transfer credits accepted. A maximum of 61 credits may be transferred from a junior/community college.

DIRECT TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS*

UMES fully ascribes to the Maryland State Board for Higher Education Articulation Agreement. UMES has direct transfer agreements with all Maryland community colleges as well. Direct transfer allows automatic admission and transfer of all college level credits of a "C" or better, not to exceed 61 credits.

TRANSFER WITH AN A.A. DEGREE

Students who have earned an A.A. degree from a Maryland community college automatically have their General Education Requirements at UMES satisfied. It is recommended that all students in their sophomore year at a Maryland community college complete their associate degrees before transferring to UMES so that there is no loss of credit applicable to their baccalaureate degrees. Credit from community colleges are transferred as lower division 100-200 level credits..

TRANSFER FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

UMES does not limit the number of credits transferable for work completed at four year colleges; however, in order to graduate, a student must complete 30 semester hour credits at UMES. See the requirements for graduation for complete details. In the event that a student begins work at a four year college or university, and transfer to a two year institution before UMES, the maximum 61 credit transfer will apply to work completed at both institutions.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CREDIT TRANSFER

Foreign language credits are usually acceptable in meeting degree requirements. Prospective students should consult the appropriate sections of the university catalog to determine the specific requirements of departments.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM CREDIT

Based on a student’s performance on the CEEB Advanced Placement Board Examinations, students may earn advanced placement and college credit. These examinations are usually given to eligible high school seniors during the month of May preceding matriculation in college. .

CREDIT FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

UMES also grants college credit for non-traditional learning experiences, either from credit by examination, or a combination of examination, portfolio assessment and credits earned on an S/U basis. Learning achieved from work or other non-collegiate activities can be used. Portfolios for such work are submitted for this experience, and are evaluated to determine credit value and whether it satisfies elective or required course-work for a degree.

A maximum of 30 credit hours can be earned in this manner. (A maximum of 60 credits can be earned from nursing school coursed of a "C" or above) STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING CREDITS DURING THE FINAL 15 HOURS OF CREDIT FOR THEIR DEGREES.

ACCEPTED SOURCES FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING CREDIT

Complete information is available from the Office of Admissions and Registration. Elective and Required credit is available for the following:

ACE Non-Collegiate Courses
Advanced Placement (CEEB)*
CLEP*
Dantes*
Departmental Exams from other colleges
High School Articulation (college courses taken in high school)
Military credit*
Nursing School courses
PONSI Non-Collegiate Work*
Portfolio Credits from other colleges*
Proprietary School, Public Agencies, etc. with articulation agreements*
*Some restrictions apply.

Other types of experience may apply.