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Students are admitted into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore PGA Golf Management Program on a competitive basis.  Each year’s incoming class size is determined by the number of students currently enrolled, the number scheduled to graduate, and the program’s projected retention rate.  Prospective students must first apply for entrance into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  Once admitted to the University, they then petition for admittance into the PGA Golf Management Program.  A verification of a USGA handicap of 12 or less will be required.  This must be verified by handicap card or equivalent.  Copies of verification records will be kept in the student\u2019s PGA Golf Management file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handicap Verification will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a.         A copy of a current USGA handicap index card indicating a handicap of 12 or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b.         The Confirmation of Playing Ability Form filled out by a PGA Golf Professional or High   School Golf Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c.         Successful completion of the PGA\u2019s Playing Ability Test (PAT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minority Recruitment Policy<\/mark><\/strong>
It is the goal of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to enroll a talented student body from a variety of ethnic, economic, and geographic backgrounds.  Within the context of this framework, the PGA Golf Management Program is dedicated to supporting the Professional Golfers\u2019 Association of America (PGA) objective of recruiting qualified minorities into the PGA Golf Management Program.  UMES will recruit nationally for participants in its PGA Golf Management Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students with Disabilities<\/strong>
<\/mark>Students capable of success, regardless of their disabilities are admitted to the university. The faculty and staff of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore work cooperatively to assist their students in achieving their educational goals. Moreover, students with disabilities are accommodated in accordance with both federal and state laws. To receive special accommodations for a disability, the student must register with Student Disability Services before any accommodations can be granted. The PGA of America offers non-standard testing accommodations for PGA testing for those who qualify.  Proper documentation is due to the PGA of America 90 days prior to testing.  If you have questions concerning this policy, see the PGA Golf Management Director or the Student Services Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nondiscrimination Policy and Integration Statement<\/mark><\/strong>
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to providing equal opportunity through its employment practices, educational programs, admissions and the many services it offers to the community. It is the policy of the University that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status or handicap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Policy<\/mark><\/strong>
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore PGA Golf Management Program is designed as a freshman entry program.  Transfers are accepted on a case-by-case basis.  Transfer students will be required to meet all the PGA Golf Management Program graduation requirements of the University and the PGA of America.  Therefore, individuals desiring to transfer into the UMES PGA Golf Management Program will be counseled regarding the time and cost effectiveness of entering into the program.  This counseling is necessary due to the cohort standard of the PGA as noted below in the Cohort Requirements<\/em> section.  Due to the length of time, it may take to complete all requirements, it may be unadvisable for a student to consider transferring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retention<\/mark><\/strong>
Retention in the PGA Golf Management Program is determined by a combination of satisfactory academic performance along with continuous progress in the PGA Golf Management Program requirements. University of Maryland Eastern Shore students in the PGA Golf Management Program enter the school as PGA Golf Management majors in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. They must maintain a 2.0 GPA through their four-and one-half years of study to graduate with a PGA Golf Management Degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PGA Golf Management students will also be required to make satisfactory progress toward completing PGA\u2019s membership requirements. To graduate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore\u2019s PGA Golf Management Program, students will be required to successfully accomplish the following: complete 16 months of internship; complete the appropriate PGA Golf Management Program curriculum, the required PGA GM coursework, the University general education requirements, and successfully complete all four PGA program levels; and successfully pass the PGA’s Playing Ability Test. The PGA of America reserves the right to change the PGA Golf Management Program graduation requirements as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student progress in both the university requirements and the PGA membership requirements will be continuously monitored.  Each student will meet with the PGA Golf Management staff once a semester to be advised and counseled in his or her progress toward these milestones.  These advisement and counseling sessions will be documented and placed in the student\u2019s academic folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cohort Requirements<\/mark><\/strong>
It is the policy of the PGA of America that each entering class be considered a separate cohort for purposes of progress through the PGA Golf Management Program.  The intent is for each entering cohort of students to complete the PGA’s educational courses and testing as a group. Any exceptions to this policy shall be emergency in nature and will have to be approved in writing by the PGA Golf Management Director with a plan for rejoining the cohort schedule.  The PGA shall be notified of any such exceptions.  Students will be counseled in these situations and proper documentation will be placed in their academic file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PGA Golf Management Program Requirements<\/mark><\/strong>
University of Maryland Eastern Shore students in the PGA Golf Management Program must complete the following PGA of America requirements prior to graduation to receive the PGA Golf Management major:<\/p>\n\n\n\n