Requirements for Transferring to University of Maryland, College Park?

I'm thinking about transferring to UMD College Park. I'm curious about what the specific transfer requirements are. Do I need to have completed a certain number of credits, or meet particular prerequisites, before applying?

Absolutely, applying as a transfer student certainly has its strategies and specifics to be aware of for different universities.

When it comes to the University of Maryland, College Park, indeed they do have specific transfer requirements. They require that a student must complete at least 12 credits at their current institution before transferring, which effectively makes you a transfer applicant, as opposed to a freshman applicant. However, they also recommend that students complete 30 credits before transferring - these tend to include general education requirements which can make your transition smoother.

As far as prerequisites are concerned, they are specific to the major you intend to study. So, it would be good to look into the specific department at UMD College Park for the course you intend to take to find out about any course-specific prerequisites. For instance, some engineering programs might require completion of calculus and physics courses before transfer.

GPA requirements for transfer students can typically range from a 2.0 to a 4.0, depending on the competitiveness of the program and the college. However, UMD, College Park doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement for transfer students. They do mention, however, that admission is competitive, so aim for the highest GPA possible at your current institution.

Finally, as always, be sure to submit all parts of the application by the established deadlines, including college transcripts, list of current courses, application fee (or fee waiver), and essays.

Hope this helps! Good luck with your transfer process.