As someone looking to transfer to College Park, I want to understand its general transfer policy. What key things should I be aware of, and how do these policies affect the admission process for transfer students?
The University of Maryland, College Park, welcomes transfer students and has certain policies in place to ensure a smooth transition. Below are some key points about their transfer policy that you should be aware of:
- Firstly, you must be in good academic and judicial standing at the last institution you attended. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for consideration, although competitive applicants typically have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Regarding credits, College Park generally accepts academic, college-level courses beyond the remedial level completed with a grade of C- or better, from regionally accredited institutions. You can use the Transfer Credit Services website to see how credits from your current institution may transfer.
- College Park requires you to submit all post-secondary transcripts. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university can be considered a violation of academic ethics.
- You're also required to submit a short essay. The essay gives the admissions committee a chance to know you beyond your academics.
- The school does not require letters of recommendation for transfer students, but you are welcome to submit them if you believe they will strengthen your application.
- The university has a hard cap of a maximum of 90 transferable credits from a 4-year institution, and 60 from a 2-year institution.
- Additionally, the university has Articulation Agreements with all Maryland community colleges, which can facilitate the credit transfer process if you're transferring from any of these institutions.
Remember, these policies give a guideline for the admission process for transfer students, but the admission is competitive and not guaranteed even if you meet all the requirements.
Best of luck with your transfer process!
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