TRANSFER STUDENT

Reminder: To stay up-to-date with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, please view our Academic Calendar for any other departmental deadlines and campus closures.

STEP 1: Apply online via the Hawk Portal.

STEP 2: Pay the non-refundable application fee of $35.

STEP 3: Send your required and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment (submit your official copy of your high school and/or college transcripts). Official transcripts must be submitted and sent directly from all school(s) attended, so that our Office of the Registrar can complete the official credit evaluation. Uploading or submitting a copy of your final transcript(s) to the Hawk Portal or to our main admissions email will not suffice, as it is still considered unofficial. 

Transcripts can be sent electronically via:

• your school’s designated online transcript system
• Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse [Select “UMES undergraduate admissions” ONLY. If you do not see this option, please scroll to the next page. Keep a confirmation receipt for follow-up purposes].
• Baltimore Schools: https://bcsmd.scriborder.com/

STEP 4: Check your Hawk Portal for any missing action items. If you are missing any important information (transcripts, proof of residency, etc), it will delay your admissions decision!

STEP 5: Monitor the email address you provided on your application for important admissions information.

STEP 6: If you have completed and submitted all application documentation, and have already ordered and submitted your final transcripts, be advised that you must do the following to be matriculated in our system. For any next steps, respond to your admissions offer in the Hawk Portal by selecting enroll and paying your non-refundable $100 enrollment fee deposit.

Reminder: Please note, only completed applications will be reviewed and receive an admission decision. 

Our office of the Registrar has begun an initiative to make your transition to UMES more seamless. It is recommended that prospective transfer students who have not applied, and/or not have committed to UMES, should request a preliminary credit evaluation. If you want an evaluation prior to selecting “enroll” and paying your enrollment deposit, complete the online preliminary credit evaluation request. This will help you determine what credits will transfer to UMES prior to committing to the university. For more information on transfer student services, articulation agreements, and our current transfer credit policy, please view the Office of the Registrar’s Website.

If you are an international student and also a freshman, check out our International Students website for more information.

• Celebrate your admission!
• Confirm your enrollment (the link to confirm your enrollment can be found in your FutureHawk Portal).
  • The $100.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
• Check your admission letter for your UMES Student ID Number. Memorize it or save it in your phone (you’ll need it later).
• Verify your residency information on your acceptance letter. If you believe you are in-state and have been classified otherwise, contact us at umesadmissions@umes.edu.
• Submit your FAFSA application. You must complete and submit the FAFSA in order to be considered for financial aid and certain scholarships.
• Use your UMES Student ID Number to set up your UMES New Student Account. After it is created, make note of your username and password to start receiving important information. Be sure to log into your myUMES to check your UMES student email (be sure to check it regularly).

• Register for your New Hawk Day New Student Orientation.
• Contact your advisor listed on your HawkWeb account to get your class schedule. Access via the MyUMES login.
  • Select Hawk Web (student center)
  • Select student center
  • On the right-hand side, you will see a section that says advisor
• Pay your student bill found on HawkWeb App
  • Select Hawk Web (student center)
  • You can make a payment under the Finance tab
• If you are transferring to UMES from another college or university, contact your previous institution(s) to submit your transcripts electronically to UMES. Uploading or submitting a copy of your final transcript(s) to the Hawk Portal or to our main admissions email will not suffice, as it is still considered unofficial. Official final transcripts are required before you can attend class. Transcripts can be sent electronically via:
  • your school’s designated online transcript system
  • Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse [Select “UMES undergraduate admissions” ONLY. If you do not see this option, please scroll to the next page. Keep a confirmation receipt for follow-up purposes].
  • Baltimore Schools: https://bcsmd.scriborder.com/
• In an effort to streamline the transfer credit evaluation process, please complete the Preliminary Credit Evaluation Request Form. Also, please submit your official college transcript(s) immediately to receive your official transfer credit evaluation. The transfer credit evaluation will provide you with an indication of how many courses from the school you are transferring from will be accepted for transfer credit at UMES.
• Review your transcript evaluation. An unofficial evaluation will be provided shortly after the time of admission. An official evaluation will only be created once official college transcripts have been received, in which you will receive an email from transcripts@umes.edu.
• Stay connected with our student lead social media team.

 If you are a transfer student that is looking for fully online program options, please view our available virtual programs. There will be information sessions for our virtual campus prospective students. Zoom login is required.

• Celebrate your admission!
• Confirm your enrollment (the link to confirm your enrollment can be found in your FutureHawk Portal).
  • The $100.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
• Check your admission letter for your UMES Student ID Number. Memorize it or save it in your phone (you’ll need it later).
• Verify your residency information on your acceptance letter. If you believe you are in-state and have been classified otherwise, contact us at umesadmissions@umes.edu.
• Submit your FAFSA application. You must complete and submit the FAFSA in order to be considered for financial aid and certain scholarships.
• Use your UMES Student ID Number to set up your UMES New Student Account. After it is created, make note of your username and password to start receiving important information. Be sure to log into your myUMES to check your UMES student email (be sure to check it regularly).

• Register for your New Hawk Day New Student Orientation.
• Contact your advisor listed on your HawkWeb account to get your class schedule. Access via the MyUMES login.
  • Select Hawk Web (student center)
  • Select student center
  • On the right-hand side, you will see a section that says advisor
• Pay your student bill found on HawkWeb App
  • Select Hawk Web (student center)
  • You can make a payment under the Finance tab
• If you are transferring to UMES from another college or university, contact your previous institution(s) to submit your transcripts electronically to UMES. (Official final transcripts are required before you can attend class.)
• In an effort to streamline the transfer credit evaluation process, please complete the Preliminary Credit Evaluation Request Form. Also, please submit your official college transcript(s) immediately to receive your official transfer credit evaluation. The transfer credit evaluation will provide you with an indication of how many courses from the school you are transferring from will be accepted for transfer credit at UMES.
• Final transcripts from all schools attended is required (without the proper submissions, you will be unable to register for classes). Official transcripts must be submitted and sent directly from all school(s) attended, so that our Office of the Registrar can complete the official credit evaluation. Uploading or submitting a copy of your final transcript(s) to the Hawk Portal or to our main admissions email will not suffice, as it is still considered unofficial. Transcripts can be sent electronically via:
  • your school’s designated online transcript system
  • Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse [Select “UMES undergraduate admissions” ONLY. If you do not see this option, please scroll to the next page. Keep a confirmation receipt for follow-up purposes].
  • Baltimore Schools: https://bcsmd.scriborder.com/
• Review your transcript evaluation. An unofficial evaluation will be provided shortly after the time of admission. An official evaluation will only be created once official college transcripts have been received, in which you will receive an email from transcripts@umes.edu.
• Stay connected with our student lead social media team.

ARTSYS (The Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities) is a self-service tool and resource for transfer students who are attending a community college in MD. It allows you to search for courses and course equivalencies to get a better idea of how courses transfer between MD colleges. Visit the website for more information regarding transferring credits from other Maryland Community Colleges, as well as the current participating institutions. Complete the Course Equivalencies Search, to see how your credits will transfer to UMES.