Transferring to UMD: Montgomery College credits guide

I'm thinking of transferring from Montgomery College to UMD and need advice on ensuring all my credits will transfer. Are there specific guidelines or resources I should check out before making my application?

Yes, there's actually a very helpful tool you can turn to: UMD's Transfer Credit Services (TCS) has an online database where you can check if the credits from previously taken classes at Montgomery College will transfer over.

Specifically, you'll want to look for their course articulation system - this will allow you to plug in your courses to see how they correspond to ones at UMD. Keep in mind some courses may transfer as general elective credits if they do not directly correspond to a UMD course.

It's also important to remember to check on minimum grades you need to have earned to get credit transferred – often, it's a C- or better. Review UMD's transfer policy in general too, so that you're familiar with all their rules. They provide information on maximum credits, how GPA is evaluated, and procedures to follow if you want to appeal the transfer credit evaluation.

Connect too with a transfer advisor at both Montgomery College and UMD. They can provide you with additional navigational support throughout this process, and give you some advice about potential majors/minors/programs you're interested in. You will also want to start planning early - different programs might have different prerequisites that you could complete at Montgomery College before transferring.

The last but not least, consider running an unofficial Audit through your Student Service Center account that can show you how your transferred credits apply to General Education and Major requirements at UMD, which can help you create a schedule for the future semesters.