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STUDY AT A TOP ONLINE VETERAN-TRUSTED UNIVERSITY1

Study at a College Who Has Served Military Students for 75+ Years

Since 1947, University of Maryland Global Campus has provided military servicemembers, veterans, and their family members the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate that prepares them for their next step. We understand and honor your unique perspective, which is why we offer

  • VetSuccess on Campus, a Department of Veterans Affairs program designed to help veterans succeed in higher education
  • Dedicated military and veterans advisors to help you succeed again
  • More than 135 skills-focused degrees and certificates
  • Low-cost tuition and scholarships exclusively for veterans
  • Online and hybrid courses available
  • 175+ classroom and service locations worldwide 
  • No-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses
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Veterans: Get Started Earning a Degree or Certificate Online

At UMGC, we can guide you through the admission process. Our experienced advisors can help you at every step.

  1. Complete the "request information" form to contact an advisor who can help develop the right path for you.
  2. Apply to UMGC and submit your transcripts. Getting credit for what you already know can save you time and money. At UMGC, you can earn credit for prior coursework, military experience and training.
  3. See if you qualify for UMGC scholarships. We are committed to giving back to those who have served. UMGC offers several scholarships for eligible veterans, servicemembers, military spouses and caregivers. 
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Earn a Degree or Certificate Online at University of Maryland Global Campus

UMGC is a respected and accredited state university designed to fit into the busy lives of working professionals. UMGC's innovative coursework incorporates real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills to the workforce right away. You can choose from more than 135 degrees and certificates in areas like:

  • Business & Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Education & Teaching
  • Healthcare & Science
  • IT & Computer Science
  • Liberal Arts & Communications
  • Public Safety
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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

At UMGC, we thank our military for their service and strive to serve them with an affordable education. UMGC awarded over $19 million in scholarship funds to our students in the last aid year. We also offer a special military tuition rate for undergraduate and graduate programs, and scholarships for active-duty servicemembers, spouses, veterans, and caregivers. We are proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Program School and are here for you to help navigate Tuition Assistance and Veteran Education Benefits. We offer:

  • Hybrid courses that allow you to maximize your housing allowance
  • Flexible transfer credit policies that allow you to earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s for prior learning, work and life experience including military experience and training. Or transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s for relevant experience
  • Our interest-free monthly payment plan
  • Access to no-cost digital resources that have replaced textbooks for most courses
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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 56,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. UMGC has been ranked a top university for veterans for the past nine years, and we boast the following accolades:

  • UMGC was named the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Online/Hybrid University by Military Times in 2023.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets Employer” in Education by Military Times in 2021, 2022, and 2023. 
  • UMGC was named among the “Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools” by U.S. Veterans Magazine in 2023.
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Find the Career You Want

We're committed to helping you transition to a post-military career you want in the field you love. For almost a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no cost, and for the rest of your life. We're proud to offer:

  • Virtual recruitment fairs for servicemembers and veterans
  • 24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
  • Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services
  • Community Connect, our innovative program that matches students and alumni looking for career advice or mentorship with UMGC alumni and industry professionals
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Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

1 Military Times ranked UMGC as the top public university in its 2020 Best for Vets survey of online and nontraditional colleges and universities

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