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resources, stimulating teachers and individual attention.
Faculty working on the frontiers of their fields bring
the latest advances into the classroom. Students are
friendly and hardworking, with high aspirations. When
they graduate, they find positions with top employers
and attend many of the leading graduate schools
in America. If this sounds like the kind of college
experience you want, we hope you will apply. We will be
happy to answer any questions you have about UMBC.
A p p l i c at i o n G u i de l i nes
Applying for Freshman
Admission
The Admissions Committee weighs
a number of factors in making its
decisions. In addition to grade
point average and standardized
test scores, the strength of your
curriculum, class rank, other
achievements and your essay
will be considered. Letters of
recommendation and information
on extracurricular activities are
strongly encouraged.
For prospective freshmen,
application for admission to
UMBC consists of the following:
n Completed Undergraduate
Admission Application (online
or paper). Apply online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/
apply_now.
n Essay.
n An official copy of your current
high school transcript. Please
have your high school guidance
office send this to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions by
the application deadline.
n A list of courses in progress. (If
not included on your high school
transcript.)
n Official SAT scores, forwarded to
UMBC by the Educational Testing
Service; the CEEB code for
UMBC is 5835. Students
submitting ACT scores should
have scores sent by ACT;
UMBCs ACT code is 1751.
n A $50 nonrefundable application
fee (check or money order
payable to UMBC). National Merit,
National Achievement and
National Hispanic Scholar
Finalists, Semifinalists, Honorable
Mention and Commended
Students, as well as Maryland
Distinguished Scholars applying
for the fall or spring semester,
may have their application fee
waived. To be eligible for this fee
waiver, please send a copy of the
award or certificate to the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions.
n A letter of recommendation,
although not required, is strongly
encouraged. Recommenders may
use the attached UMBC Letter of
Recommendation Form.
n A final official high school
transcript, sent to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions by
the high school upon completion
of the senior year.
All materials should be received
by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions before the appropriate
application deadline:
Early Action November 1
Regular Decision February 1
Early Action Program
Strong applicants who are seeking
exceptional opportunities through
special scholarship, academic and
selective admissions programs are
encouraged to apply for Early Action.
This is not a binding admissions
program; students have until May 1
to make a final decision to attend.
High School Preparation
UMBC expects applicants to
have completed a strong college
preparatory program of study from
an accredited high school. The
minimum program of study should
include:
n English: four years
n Social science/history: three years
Mathematics: three years
n Evaluation Services
n Science: three years
n Foreign language: two years
Students planning to major in
mathematics, engineering or the
sciences are strongly recommended
to have completed four years of
mathematics, including
trigonometry, precalculus and/or
calculus.
Early Enrollment
UMBC offers early enrollment
opportunities for academically
advanced high school students
who wish to begin their college
careers early. Early admission is
available to those students who
would like to enroll full time as
degree-seeking students.
Successful candidates generally
exceed the universitys regular
admission requirements. A letter of
recommendation and permission
to enroll from the applicants high
school is also required. Applicants
for early admission must interview
with the Admissions Committee.
Concurrent enrollment is available
for academically strong students
who wish to enroll part time while
still attending high school. Students
must meet regular admissions
requirements; a letter of
recommendation and permission
to enroll from the high school is
also required.
Applying for Transfer
Admission
The Admissions Committee
evaluates transfer applicants on
the basis of their academic record
at previous institutions. Cumulative
grade point average, performance
trends, strength of curriculum and
performance in courses related
to the intended area of study are
considered. Applicants must be
in good academic standing at
their most recent institution. For
prospective transfer students,
application to UMBC consists of
the following:
Completed Undergraduate
n United States must also submit:
Admission Application (online
or paper). Apply online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/
apply_now.
n Official college transcript(s) from
each college or university
previously attended; transcripts
should be sent by the registrar
of each institution to the UMBC
Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. A final transcript
must be sent upon completion
of any course work in progress.
A $50 nonrefundable application
n Credentials
fee (check or money order payable
to UMBC). Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society members may have this
fee waived. To be eligible for this
fee waiver, verification of your
membership should be sent
to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions.
n For applicants with fewer than
30 college-level credits: an official
high school transcript and an
official SAT or ACT score report.
A list of courses in progress.
n
All application materials should
be received by the UMBC Office
of Undergraduate Admissions by
the appropriate deadline.
Fall Admission:
Priority March 15
(for scholarship consideration)
Regular May 31
Spring Admission:
Priority November 1
(for scholarship consideration)
Regular December 15
Transfer Credit
UMBC accepts credits only from
regionally accredited institutions.
Generally, courses passed with a
grade of C or better are considered
for transfer. A detailed transfer
credit evaluation will be available
online to admitted students through
the myUMBC portal 3-4 weeks
following admission.
International Transfer Credit
Any student who has attended
college or university outside the
attested copies of college or
university records; an English
translation of these if necessary;
and a preliminary course-by-course
credentials evaluation through:
AACRAO Foreign Credentials
One Dupont Circle, N.W.
Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036-1135
Web site: www.aacrao.org
International Students and
Students with International
Students who will need an F1
visa in order to attend UMBC as
an international student (or who
already have an F1 visa but will
need a transfer I-20 form) will
need to submit the following:
n Completed Undergraduate
Admission Application (online
or paper). Apply online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/
apply_now.
n A $50 application fee (drawn on
a bank in the U.S. or paid online
via credit card)
n The Supplemental Information
Form which may be downloaded
from www.umbc.edu/
undergraduate/apply_now/
int_freshman.html
n Certified true copies of transcripts
or mark sheets and of leaving
examination results
n Funding documentsletter of
financial support and official
bank statement
n TOEFL or IELTS results for English
proficiency (required for non-
native English speakers)
n Standardized Test ScoresSAT or
ACT (only required for freshman
scholarship consideration)
n AACRAO course-by-course
evaluation of university
coursework (if applicable)
n Photocopies of both your current
I-20 and your I-94 Form (for
students currently studying in
the U.S.)
n A photocopy of your passport
Please apply by the appropriate
deadline:
Fall Admission (late August)
Early Action November 1
Regular Decision February 1
Spring Admission
(late January) -- July 1
Applying to the Honors College
To apply for admission to the
Honors College, students should
complete the Undergraduate
Admissions and Honors College
application and submit it by the
January 15 deadline.
The most important factors for
admission to the Honors College
are outstanding high school records
and test scores. In addition, the
college also evaluates each student
individually, weighing intellectual
promise, seriousness of purpose,
evidence of independent thought,
mature judgement, curiosity and
self-direction. Transfer students
with strong academic records also
may apply for admission.
More information is available
on the UMBC Web site at
www.umbc.edu/honors.
Applying to Visual and
Performing Arts Programs
Students interested in music
and the Linehan Artist Scholars
Program must submit a portfolio
or schedule an audition with the
respective department in addition
to the application for admission to
the university. For more detailed
information:
Dance: www.umbc.edu/dance
Music: www.umbc.edu/music
Theatre: www.umbc.edu/theatre
Visual Arts: http://art.umbc.edu
Intended Areas of Study
Listed below are UMBCs academic
areas of study. Please use these
codes when completing question
11 on the application.
*Students interested in Pre-medicine,
Pre-dentistry, Pre-law and Pre-veteri-
nary must select a major in addition to
your professional interests.
Acting..............................ACTGBFA
Africana Studies......................AFSTBA
American Studies...................AMSTBA
Ancient Studies......................ANCSBA
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology.................BIOCBS
Bioinformatics and
Computational Biology.........BINFBS
Biological Sciences.................BIOLBS
Business Technology
Administration................BTABA
Chemical Engineering...........CENGBS
Chemistry.......................CHEMBS
Chemistry Education.............CHEDBA
Computer Engineering..........CMPEBS
Computer Science.................CMSCBS
Cultural Anthropology.............ANTHBA
Dance...............................DANCBA
Economics ..............................ECONBA
Education ...............................EDUCBA
Emergency Health
Services...........................EHSBS
Engineering..........................ENGRBA
English..........................ENGLBA
Environmental Science..........ENSCBS
Environmental Studies...........ENVSBA
Financial Economics................FIECBS
French.........................FRENSPC
Gender and Womens
Studies........................GWSTBA
Geography and
Environmental Science......GEOGBA
German............................GERMSPC
Health Administration
and Policy.............................HAPPBA
History................................HISTBA
Information Systems...............IFSMBS
Interdisciplinary Studies.........INDSBA
Management of
Aging Services....................MAGSBA
Mathematics.....................MATHBS
Mechanical Engineering.......MENGBS
Media and Communication
Studies................................MCSBA
Modern Languages and
Linguistics..........................MLLBA
Music..................................MUSCBA
Music Composition..........MUCOSPC
Music Education..............MUEDSPC
Music Instrument
Performance......................INPEESPC
Music Jazz...........................JAZZSPC
Music Performance/
Musicology........................PEMUSPC
Music Recording...............MURESPC
Music Undecided..............UNDCSPC
Music Vocal
Performance..................VOPESPC
Philosophy........................PHILBA
Physics...........................PHYSBS
Physics Education..................PHSEBA
Political Science.......................POLIBA
Pre-dental Hygiene...............DENTOPT
Pre-nursing.....................NURSOPT
Pre-pharmacy.....................PHAROPT
Psychology.........................PSYCBA
Russian..........................RUSSSPC
Social Work...........................SOWKBA
Sociology...............................SOCYBA
Spanish.............................SPANSPC
Statistics...............................STATBS
Theatre...............................THTRBA
Theatre Acting....................ACTGSPC
Theatre Design/
Production......................DPROSPC
Undecided.......................UGSTBA
Visual Arts Animation/
Interactive Media....................AISPC
Visual Arts Art History............ARSPC
Visual Arts Film/Video...........FVSPC
Visual Arts Graphic
Design............................GRSPC
Visual Arts Photography........PHSPC
Visual Arts Print Media..........PRSPC
Visual Arts Undecided...........UNSPC
Important Deadlines
freshman
Admission
Early Action: November 1
Regular Decision: February 1
Honors College
January 15
Financial Aid
Priority for FAFSA: February 14
transfer
Fall Admission
Priority: March 15 (for best
scholarship consideration)
Regular: May 31
Spring Admission
Priority: November 1
Regular: December 15
Honors College
January 15
Financial Aid
Priority for FAFSA:
February 14Fall admission
Professional Interests
Please use these codes when
completing question 12 on the
application.
Accounting............................ACCT
Arts......................................ARTS
Business School.........................BUSS
Computer Science.....................CMSC
Dental Hygiene............................DENT
Dentistry.....................................PRED
Engineering...............................ENGR
Government/Public Policy..........GOVT
Health Professions......................HLTH
Human Services.........................HSER
Law........................................PLAW
Medical Research
Technology...........................MERT
Medicine..................................PMED
Nursing...................................NURS
Optometry................................POPT
Pharmacy...........................PHAR
Physical Therapy.........................PPTH
Podiatry....................................PPOD
Teaching/Education...................TEAC
Undecided................................UNDC
Veterinary Medicine....................PREV
A p p l i c at i o n G u i de l i nes
Financial Aid
At UMBC, about 46 percent of
students receive need-based
financial aid. Financial need is
defined as the difference between
the cost of your education and the
amount that you and your family
are expected to contribute, as
calculated by the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To determine the amount of their
financial need, students must
submit a completed FAFSA online
at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
It is also available in paper form
from most high schools. Students
are strongly encouraged to complete
the application online for faster
processing and to avoid commonly
made mistakes.
The FAFSA (listing UMBCs
federal school code of 002105)
must be submitted to the
Federal Student Aid Programs
processing center as soon as
possible after January 1, but
no later than February 14. To
be considered for Maryland state
grants and scholarships, students
should complete the FAFSA by the
March 1 deadline.
Your admission decision also should
be completed by February 14 to
receive full consideration for aid.
Several types of need-based
financial aid are available: grants,
scholarships, loans and employment
programs. Grants and scholarships
need not be repaid; repayment of
Stafford loans begins six months
after the student graduates,
withdraws or drops below half-time
enrollment. Employment programs
pay an hourly wage for work on an
approved campus job.
The following UMBC-administered
programs have helped students
finance their education:
Federal Pell Grant federally
funded awards of up to $4,731,
based on an eligibility index.
Federal Supplemental Education
Opportunity Grant federally
funded awards ranging from $200
to $4,000, based on need.
UMBC Grant-in-Aid university-
funded awards based on need.
Federal Perkins Loan federally
funded, need-based loans at five
percent interest. Repayment begins
nine months after the student
graduates, withdraws or drops
below half-time enrollment.
Federal College Work-Study
Program federally funded need-
based employment program.
UMBCs Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships also can help students
apply for the following: Federal
Stafford Loans, Federal Parent
Loans for Undergraduate Students
(PLUS), alternative loans and private
scholarships. A monthly payment
plan is offered through the Bursars
Office.
For more information, please
call or write, or visit us online at
www.umbc.edu/financialaid.
Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Telephone: 410-455-2387
Fax: 410-455-1094
E-mail: finaid@umbc.edu
In compliance with the U.S.D.O.E.
Crime awareness and Campus
Security Act of 1990, information
regarding crime prevention, law
enforcement authority of the
UMBC Police, policies concerning
reporting of campus crimes and
crime statistics for the last three
years may be obtained from the
UMBC Police at 410-455-3133.
The University of Maryland,
Baltimore County does not
discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, ethnic back-
ground, ancestry, sex, disability, age,
marital status, sexual orientation,
veterans status, or religion in
admission to and participation in
educational programs and activities,
or employment practices in
accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (revised 1992), Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990.
The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries
regarding the UMBC
nondiscrimination policy:
Adrienne L. Mercer
Director of Human Relations,
ADA Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
1000 Hilltop Circle
Administration Building, Suite 703
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-1606 TTY 410-455-3233
almercer@umbc.edu
S c h o l ars Pr o grams at umb c gu i de l i nes
The Scholars Programs at UMBC are for prospective
freshmen who seek to focus their education through
intense study in the arts, engineering, humanities,
sciences and social sciences. Scholars define their
future through innovative approaches to study,
including internship, research and study abroad
experiences.
Center for Women and
Information Technology
Scholars Program
Overview: The Center for Women
and Information Technology (CWIT)
Scholars Program, open to both
men and women, is a program
dedicated to achieving womens
full participation in all aspects of
information technology, engineering
and related areas. This participation
will strengthen the nations
information technology (IT)
workforce, raise the standard of
living for many women and help to
assure that information technology
addresses womens needs and
expands the possibilities in their
lives.
Application Procedure:
Candidates must complete a
separate scholarship application.
Two letters of recommendation are
required: one from a science or
technology teacher and one from
someone familiar with the students
academic work and leadership
qualities. Finalists are interviewed
by a faculty committee.
Deadline: The completed CWIT
Scholars application and supporting
documents must be returned by
January 15. Award decisions will be
announced no later than March 31.
Application and recommendation
forms are available online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate.
Contact the UMBC Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships
at: 410-455-3813 or e-mail
schl_info@umbc.edu for further
information.
Humanities Scholars Program
Overview: The Humanities Scholars
Program offers students with strong
intellectual ability opportunities to
pursue study in literature, history,
philosophy, language and culture
through humanities seminars,
the students accomplishments in
community exploration, study abroad
and special research opportunities.
Humanities Scholars also
participate in cultural enrichment
academic work. Applicants undergo
activities. Additionally, scholars are
funded for a junior semester abroad.
Application Procedure: Candidates
should complete a separate
scholarship application, and submit
Deadline: The completed
two letters of recommendation from
teachers who are familiar with their
work. At least one recommendation
should be from an English, history or
foreign language teacher. Finalists
are interviewed by a faculty
committee.
Deadline: The completed
application and supporting
documents must be returned by
January 15. Award decisions will be
announced no later than March 31.
Application and recommendation
forms are available online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate.
Contact the UMBC Office of Finan-
cial Aid and Scholarships at: 410-
455-3813 or e-mail schl_info@
umbc.edu for further information.
Linehan Artist Scholars
Program
Overview: The Linehan Artist
Scholars Program provides
opportunities for talented students
in dance, music, theatre, visual and
performing arts, and the visual arts
to develop their skills in the context
of a strong liberal arts education.
In addition to their awards, Linehan
Artist Scholars participate in special
programs and events that draw
upon the wealth of cultural activities
from Washington, D.C., to New York.
Application Procedure:
Candidates complete a separate
scholarship application. Two letters
of recommendation are required:
one from someone familiar with
or teachers. Nomination information
the arts (possibly a teacher or
private instructor), and one from
someone familiar with the students
a rigorous selection process that
includes a portfolio review or
audition. Finalists are interviewed
by a faculty committee.
application and supporting
documents must be returned by
January 1. Award decisions will be
announced no later than March 31.
Application and recommendation
forms are available online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate.
Contact the UMBC Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships
at: 410-455-3813 or e-mail
schl_info@umbc.edu for further
information.
Meyerhoff Scholars Program
Overview: The Meyerhoff Scholars
Program supports high-achieving
students who have an interest in
pursuing doctoral studies in the
sciences and engineering, and who
are interested in the advancement
of minorities in the sciences and
related fields. Meyerhoff Scholars
participate in a wide range of
academic and cultural enrichment
activities, as well as an intensive
six-week summer residential
experience before the freshman
year.
Application Procedure: To be
considered, students must be
nominated by their high school
administrators, guidance counselors
is sent to high schools or may be
requested from the Meyerhoff
Office.
Deadline: The application deadline
is December 1.
Application and recommendation
forms are available online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate.
Contact the Meyerhoff Office
at: 410-455-3139 or visit
www.umbc.edu/meyerhoff for
further information.
Sherman Teacher Education
Scholars Program
Overview: The Sherman Teacher
Education Scholars Program
leverages UMBCs strengths in
science, technology, engineering
and mathematics to address the
shortage of highly qualified math
and science teachers and the
achievement gap that exists
between students from low-income
families and their counterparts.
The program seeks to use UMBCs
capabilities in teacher preparation,
experiential education and
leadership development to increase
the number of outstanding STEM
students in teacher-education.
Graduates of the program will
teach in high-needs schools in
the Baltimore region, focusing on
Baltimore City.
Application Procedure:
Candidates must submit separate
scholarship application, personal
statement, essay, and two letters
of recommendation are required.
Deadline: The completed
scholarship application and
supporting materials for freshmen
must be returned by January 15.
Final award decisions are made no
later than March 31. Transfers must
submit their completed application
and supporting materials by May 1.
Final award decisions are made no
later than June 30.
Application and recommendation
forms are available online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate.
Contact the UMBC Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships
at: 410-455-3813 or e-mail
schl_info@umbc.edu for further
information.
Sondheim Public Affairs Note: Applicants for all Scholars
Scholars Program Programs are also required to
submit a regular application for
Overview: The Sondheim Public
undergraduate admission. The
Affairs Scholars Program supports
priority deadline is November 1.
talented undergraduates interested
in pursuing careers in government For further information about the
and politics, the non-profit sector, Scholars Programs at UMBC,
corporations and the community contact:
through hands-on learning, UMBC Office of Financial Aid
individual mentoring, professional and Scholarships
experiences and research. 1000 Hilltop Circle
Public Affairs Scholars participate Baltimore, MD 21250
in a number of academic and 410-455-3813 or
extracurricular activities, including 1-800-UMBC-4U2
special seminars and lectures as
schl_info@umbc.edu
well as visits to government and non-
profit agencies. A key component
of the experience is a formal
internship in government, non-profit
agency or the corporate sector.
Application Procedure:
Candidates complete a separate
scholarship application. Three
letters of recommendation are
required: two from a high school
teacher, preferably in social studies,
and the third from someone who
knows the student well outside of
school. Finalists are interviewed by
a faculty committee.
Deadline: The final deadline is
January 15. Award decisions will be
announced no later than March 31.
Sondheim candidates who choose
to apply early and file the Sondheim
and admissions applications on or
before November 1 will receive
early scholarship review.
Application and recommendation
forms are available online at
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate.
Contact the UMBC Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships
at: 410-455-3813 or e-mail
schl_info@umbc.edu for further
information.
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 isual and Performing Arts:
V
Students interested in music and/or the Linehan Artist Scholars Program must submit a portfolio or schedule an audition with the respective department in addition to
the application for admission to the university. For more detailed information, visit:
Dance: www.umbc.edu/dance Music: www.umbc.edu/music Theatre: www.umbc.edu/theatre Visual Arts: http://art.umbc.edu
13. Check only one of the following:
Freshman: Fall Early Action (application on or before Nov. 1) Regular Decision (application after Nov. 1)
Transfer: Regular Decision
Early Enrollment: Full-time college enrollment prior to high school graduation Part-time concurrent college enrollment while in high school

Academic History
14. List the high school from which you graduated or expect to graduate. Enter the College Board Code, if known. Attach a list of all courses in progress.
College Board Code
location GRADUATION
high school attendance (MO/YR)
(city, state) (OR GED) DATE
From Through

List all colleges and universities previously attended, in order of attendance, whether or not credit was earned or desired for transfer. Failure to indicate at the time of
application any previous registration at another college or university may invalidate your admission to UMBC. If more than three, attach separate sheet.
College Board Code
location CREDITS CREDITS DEGREE
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(city, state)
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15. Name of the institution you are currently attending

Attach a list of courses in progress.
16. List below all dates (month and year) you have taken or plan to take the SAT or ACT. Test scores are required for applicants who are graduating from a U.S. high school or
who have completed fewer than 30 college-level credits after high school graduation.
SAT SAT SAT ACT ACT ACT
17. Have you received any of the following awards? (Check all that apply; please attach verification of your award to be eligible for the application fee waiver.)
National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist Semifinalist Commended Student
National Achievement Scholarship Program Finalist Semifinalist Commended Student
National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program Finalist Semifinalist Commended Student
Maryland Distinguished Scholar Program Finalist Semifinalist Honorable Mention
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (transfer students) Member
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(If yes, please complete and submit the attached Honors College application.)

Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

UMBC offers both need- and merit-based awards.
Financial Aid Priority consideration is given to all applicants who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 14.
Merit Scholarships All admitted students are considered for general merit awards based on academic achievement. No separate application is required. Eligible students
who wish to be considered for UMBC Scholars Programs must submit a separate program application. Please refer to the Scholars Program guidelines for program descriptions
and application processes.
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Consistent with the federal Campus Security Act, the following questions 20 and 21 are required. If you answer Yes to either, please attach a letter of
explanation. Include in that letter your name, social security number and date(s) of incident(s).
20. Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of any criminal or military offense, excluding minor traffic violations? Yes No
21. Have you ever been academically dismissed from, declared ineligible to attend or incurred disciplinary action at any previous institution? Yes No

Essay (Required for all freshman applicants)

22. On a separate page, please provide a brief essay (200350 words) choosing one of the following topics:
a. My generation is more (or less) responsible than my parents generation.
b. The world is a better (or worse) place because of the computer chip.
c. The arts are a necessity, like food and water, for true civilization.
d. A discussion of your educational and career goals or significant personal experiences.
(Note: You also may attach any additional information for the Admissions Committee to review. Be certain to include your name and social security number on all attachments.)

Activities and Honors

23. Please provide a list and description of recent activities, accomplishments and honors.

Recommendations
24. Letters of recommendation, while not required, are strongly encouraged. Recommenders may use the attached UMBC Letter of Recommendation form or submit a letter
to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. Please make certain the letters include your name and date of birth so they can
be matched to your file.

Family Information (Provide names of parents, legal guardian or spouse. Abbreviate where necessary and leave a space between names and initials.)
25A. Father Mother Spouse Other Occupation/Employer

Last Name/Surname First Name

Number and Street of Current Mailing Address City State Zip Code

County/Province Home Telephone Number Alternate Telephone Number
E-mail Is this person a UMBC graduate? Yes No
25B. Father Mother Spouse Other Occupation/Employer

Last Name/Surname First Name

Number and Street of Current Mailing Address City State Zip Code

County/Province Home Telephone Number Alternate Telephone Number
E-mail Is this person a UMBC graduate? Yes No
25C. List names and relationships of any other family members who have graduated from UMBC
Aunt Brother Cousin Grandmother Grandfather Sister Uncle

Last Name/Surname First Name

Aunt Brother Cousin Grandmother Grandfather Sister Uncle

Last Name/Surname First Name

Residency Information
26. Do you wish to be considered for in-state tuition status? (If yes, you must complete the In-State Tuition Status section of the application located on the next page.)
Yes No

Applicant Certification
27. I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct. If it is not, I understand that cancellation of admission and registration may result. I agree to
abide by the rules, policies and regulations of UMBC, including those concerning drug and alcohol abuse, and I understand that the unlawful use of drugs or alcohol will
subject me to the penalties contained in those policies and regulations.

Signature of applicant Signature of parent if applicant is under 18 Date

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In-State Tuition Status

Failure to complete all of the required items may result in a non-Maryland resident classification and out-of-state charges being applied.

If either of the categories below apply, please check the appropriate box, provide requested information and/or documentation, and go to item 10.
I am a part-time (50%) or full-time regular employee of the University System of Maryland, or I am the spouse of, or am financially dependent upon a parent or legal guardian
who is a regular employee of the University System of Maryland.
Please indicate relationship:
Please attach a letter of verification from the Human Resources Office of the campus at which you or your spouse or parent or legal guardian is employed.
I am a full-time active member of the U.S. Armed Forces whose home of residency is Maryland, or one who resides or is stationed in Maryland, or the spouse or a financially
dependent child of such a person.
Please attach a copy of your deed or lease (if applicable), or verification from the service that you have declared Maryland as your home of residency (if applicable), and the most recent
assignment orders. Also, please indicate date of expected separation from the military
I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who received an honorable discharge within the past 12 months and received my high school education in Maryland.
Please attach a copy of form DD-214 and documentation of enrollment in a Maryland high school for a minimum of three years, and, graduation from Maryland high school or receipt of a
GED diploma in Maryland.
I am eligible for in-state status consideration under the Maryland National Guard Nonresident Tuition Exemption. I am eligible because (1) joined or subsequently served to provide
a critical military occupational skill or (2) am a member of the Air Force critical specialty code. I understand that I must provide documentation of my eligibility from my Company Commander
for consideration.

If none of the above are checked, applicants seeking in-state status must complete the following questions. Residency classification information is evaluated in
accordance with the University System of Maryland policy on residency. The applicant may be contacted for clarification of an item or for additional information as necessary.

PLEASE CHECK ONE:

I am financially independent. I have earned taxable income and I have not been claimed as a dependent on another persons most recent income tax returns.
I am financially dependent on another person who has claimed me as a dependent on his/her most recent income tax returns, or I am a ward of the State of Maryland. If a ward of the
State, please submit documentation and go to item 10.
Name of person upon whom dependent and relationship to applicant:
a. How long have you been dependent upon this person?
b. Is this person a resident of Maryland? Yes No
c. Address of this person:
d. Length of time at this address: years months
e. Is this person a citizen of the United States? Yes No i. If no, type of visa: ii. Expiration date of visa:
iii. Alien Registration No.: iv. Date of Issuance:
f. Has this person filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year on all earned income including income earned outside of Maryland?
Yes No If yes, list actual years Maryland income tax returns have been filed within the past three years. i. Years filed:
ii. If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s):

g. Signature of this person:

The Student Applicant is responsible for completing items 1 10.

1. Permanent address:
Length of time at permanent address years months
If less than 12 months, provide previous address:
Length of time at previous address years months
2. Are you residing in Maryland primarily to attend an educational institution? Yes No
3. Are all or substantially all of your possessions in Maryland? Yes No
4. Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No
a. If yes, initial date of issue b. In what state?
c. Most recent date of issue d. In what state?
5. Do you own any motor vehicles? Yes No
a. If yes, initial date of registration b. In what state?
c. Most recent date of registration d. In what state?
6. Are you registered to vote? Yes No
a. If yes, in what state? b. Date of registration:
c. Were you previously registered to vote in another state?
7. Have you filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year? If yes, list years you have filed Maryland income tax returns within the past three years. Yes No
a. Years filed: b. If you did not file a tax return in Maryland within the last 12 months, state reason(s):

8. Is Maryland state income tax currently being withheld from your pay? Yes No If no, provide explanation:

9. Do you receive any public assistance from a state or local agency other than one in Maryland? Yes No a. If yes, please explain

10. I certify that the information provided is complete and correct. I understand that the university reserves the right to request additional information if necessary. In the event the university
discovers that false or misleading information has been provided, the student applicant may be billed by the university retroactively to recover the difference between in-state and out-of-
state tuition for the current and subsequent semesters.

Signature of applicant Signature of parent if applicant is under 18 Date

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Applicant:
Letters of recommendation, while not required, are strongly encouraged. Please select one of the waiver options, print and sign your name, and ask one of your high school
teachers to complete the recommendation. You may make additional copies of this form if necessary. A maximum of two recommendations, based upon the order in which
they are received, will be reviewed in the evaluation process. This form should be returned to the UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the address listed below.

I waive ___________ I do not waive___________ my rights to view this completed recommendation form or any accompanying comments.

(If no indication of preference is given, the assumption is made that the right is waived.)

Printed student name: Date of Birth: ____________________________________

Student signature: Date: ___________________________________________

Recommender: Please type or print the information below. More information about UMBC is available at www.umbc.edu. Thank you!
Printed name of recommender:

High School/College: Teaching area:

E-mail address: Phone Number:

Signature: Date:

Please share your thoughts on the potential of the applicant as a UMBC student with particular reference to his/her academic achievements, intellectual curiosity, breadth of
interests and civic responsibility. Feel free to attach additional pages to this form.

Please send a completed form by: Mail to:

Fall Admission UMBC, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
November 1 Freshman Early Action 1000 Hilltop Circle
February 1 Freshman Regular Decision Baltimore, MD 21250
March 15 Transfer Priority Decision
PHONE: 410-455-2292
May 31 Transfer Regular Decision
FAX: 410-455-1094
Spring Admission VOICE/TTY:410-455-3233
November 1 Priority Decision WEB: www.umbc.edu
December 15 Regular Decision
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The Honors College at UMBC
The Honors College is for students
who seek exceptional intellectual
stimulation and challenge. Students
have the opportunity to obtain a
rich undergraduate experience
through honors classes, interactions
with visiting scholars, internships,
study abroad and study-travel
programs, and other extracurricular
opportunities. One of the hallmarks
of the program is specialized
attention. Each semester, students
receive advising from Honors
College staff who are also available
for consultation throughout the year.
Membership in the Honors College
is intentionally kept small. Limited
to an enrollment of 500, the
college seeks to have a maximum
of 125 new freshmen matriculate
each fall.
Academic Requirements
Honors College students take a
series of six honors courses in
different disciplines, Honors
Forum and a college-level English
composition course. Of the six
honors courses, at least three must
be seminars completed with a grade
of A or B. Incoming freshmen are
required to take Honors 100-Honors
Forum, a two-credit introduction to
the resources of UMBC and to life
The Honors College at UMBC is a special option for students
seeking a community of exceptional people for whom the
quest for knowledge is its own reward. Admission to the
Honors College is reserved for students of superior ability
and abiding curiosity.
at a research university. Transfer
students and students who apply to
the Honors College as current UMBC
students are not required to take
Honors Forum. In addition, all
honors students must complete
an applied learning experience,
such as an internship, a service-
learning project or study abroad.
Students must maintain a 3.25
cumulative GPA each year. All
Honors College students who meet
these requirements will be granted
a Certificate of General Honors
upon graduation.
How to Apply
To apply for admission to the Honors
College, complete the application
on the back of this page and
submit it, along with the required
documentation, to the Honors
College. Students must also submit
an application for undergraduate
admission to UMBC.
Fall Deadlines:
Freshman
January 15 (for scholarship
consideration)
March 15 (final deadline)
Transfer and Current
UMBC Students
May 31 (final deadline)
Spring Deadlines:
December 1 all applicants
Evaluation Standards
In reviewing applications, the
Honors College places special
emphasis on the written material
submitted. The strength of the high
school curriculum, grade point
average (GPA) and standardized
test scores are also very important.
Students who wish to apply to the
Honors College should have a strong
high school GPA (3.5 or better) and
good standardized test scores (SAT
combined of 2100 or better, ACT of
31 or better).
Scholarships
All incoming Honors College
applicants whose applications
are postmarked by January 15
are eligible for consideration
for the following Honors College
scholarships:
The Honors College Fellows
Awarded to Honors College
applicants who demonstrate the
highest degree of achievement
and academic curiosity. These
awards range in amounts up to
$22,000 per year.
The Honors College Scholarships
Awarded to outstanding freshmen
and transfers, these scholarships
provide $1,000 per year.
Invitation to Visit
Choosing a program of study is an
important and difficult process. By
visiting UMBC and meeting Honors
College members and staff as well
as faculty who teach honors courses,
students can bring themselves
closer to a sense of how their
college education might beginand
why the Honors College might be
the place to make that beginning.
To schedule a visit or simply to
receive more information, please
call or write:
Dr. Anna Shields
Director of the Honors College
410-455-3720
UMBC
The Honors College
1000 Hilltop Circle
Albin O. Kuhn Library, room 216
Baltimore, MD 21250
E-mail: honors@umbc.edu
Web: www.umbc.edu/honors
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Personal Information

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Home Address

City State ZIP Code

Area Code/Telephone Number Social Security Number Date of Birth

E-mail Address

Current High School/College

Please check applicable status: Please check applicable semester:

 Freshman Fall 20
Transfer Spring 20
Current UMBC Student

The following items are required to complete your application to the Honors College:

Writing Sample
An essay of approximately 600 words on one of the following topics:
1) The global environment will be the single most important issue for humankind in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree with this assertion? In your opinion or
from personal experience, do individual actions make a difference?
2) Please describe a work of art you have experienced that deeply impressed you. What features of this work of art (book, piece of music, film, painting, etc.) made it
so powerful?

Interests and Activities

A full paragraph for each of the following questions:
1. What are your principal areas of academic interest? What are your career goals?
2. What are your areas of interest and involvement in and outside of school?
3. What service and leadership experience have you engaged through school or the community?
For helpful hints on preparing your application, visit www.umbc.edu/honors.

Signature Date

Please return your completed application, writing sample and answers to questions to:
UMBC Honors College, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Albin O. Kuhn Library, room 216, Baltimore, MD 21250

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Visiting the Campus
To arrange for a tour of UMBC, visit
www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/
experience/visit or simply call
the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions at 410-455-2291
or 800-UMBC-4U2. Regularly
scheduled group tours are offered
on most weekdays and some
Saturdays in the fall. Student tour
guides will show you campus
facilities and answer your questions.
In addition to the walking tour,
visitors have a chance to discuss
admission requirements and other
matters with an admissions
counselor.
Transfer applicants may attend one
of the weekly transfer workshops to
discuss their specific interests and
questions. Please call the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions for
more details.
International students on a non-
immigrant visa or students with
transcripts from overseas may
schedule an appointment with an
admissions counselor by calling the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
UMBC Visit Days
Visit Day Programs are scheduled
for high school seniors and transfer
students. These open house
programs enable students to
learn about:
 dmission
A West); follow signs to UMBC.
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Residential Life
Honors College
Student Activities
Student-Guided tours
Special visit opportunities are
also available for high school
sophomores and juniors.
For further information please call: Drive forms an entrance to the
410-455-2291 or 800-UMBC-4U2, academic corridor. Follow the
or visit www.umbc.edu/ sidewalk straight ahead to the
undergraduate/experience/visit. Library; the Undergraduate
Admissions and Financial Aid and
Getting Here
Scholarship Offices are adjacent
UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, to the pond. Register your vehicle
Baltimore, MD 21250 with the admissions office.
Baltimore-Washington International
From the north, take Interstate
Airport is only 10 minutes away.
95 to Route 166 (Exit 47 B,
Bus service is available from
Catonsville) or take Interstate 83 to
downtown Baltimore. Two Amtrak
the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and
stations also serve Baltimore: at
then take Exit 12 C (Wilkens Avenue,
BWI and downtown.
From the south, take Interstate
95 to Route 166 (Exit 47 B,
Catonsville); follow signs to UMBC.
As you enter campus,
proceed to parking lot 10
off Administration Drive.
Parking for admissions
visitors is reserved here.
The plaza on Administration
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