Montgomery College (MC) and the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) today announced a new dual admissions program in which students are simultaneously admitted to both Montgomery College and UMGC. Under the new program, Degree Destination: MC to UMGC, those students who complete an associate degree transfer credit seamlessly toward a bachelor’s degree at UMGC.
The two institutions announced the new program at a signing ceremony held on the Montgomery College campus in Rockville.
“This is an exciting opportunity for students in Maryland,” said Jermaine F. Williams, president of Montgomery College. “They can start at MC, unlock their potential in a supportive environment, and seamlessly continue their educational journey with UMGC. This is a great example of how we are providing tools and support to ensure students can complete their degrees successfully.”
The dual admission program complements UMGC’s existing Maryland Completion Scholarship program, which allows Maryland community college graduates to transfer to UMGC and earn a bachelor’s degree for $12,000 or less.
“We are so pleased to join Montgomery College today in renewing our commitment to a partnership that has for many years helped students in Maryland reach their academic goals and transform their lives,” said Gregory Fowler, president of UMGC. “This alliance is one of UMGC’s largest. It represents an ideal alignment because both of our institutions are leading educators in the Washington Metropolitan area and both are committed to serving the region’s workforce needs.”
Benefits of dual admission include acceptance of all Montgomery College transfer credits; co-advising with UMGC advisors to ensure Montgomery College courses align with the chosen UMGC program; and access to UMGC’s lifetime career services and library resources, including research help, guides, and writing and citation tutorials. UMGC also waives the $50 application fee for undergraduate transfer students enrolled at Montgomery College.
For more information about Montgomery College’s transfer agreements, visit the Transfer Agreements and Information webpage. For more information about UMGC or to contact an admissions counselor, visit University of Maryland Global Campus Transfer Programs webpage.
About Montgomery College
Montgomery College is a public, open admissions community college with campuses in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, plus workforce development/continuing education centers and off-site programs throughout Montgomery County, Md. Celebrating 75 years, the College serves nearly 43,000 students a year, through both credit and noncredit programs, in more than 140 areas of study.
About University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce and the military. Today, UMGC enrolls some 90,000 students annually, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates in more than 135 fully online and hybrid bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs, including in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, business, data analytics, health care and education. UMGC now offers classes to military service personnel and their families at some 175 locations in more than 20 countries.
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