Busy professionals have many options to create fast paths to a degree at University of Maryland Global Campus. We recognize that college-level learning can happen many places outside of the classroom, whether it's on the job, in the military, or through life or volunteer experiences. We've developed numerous ways for students to demonstrate that learning, earn credit for it, and save time and money toward a degree.
Fast Paths to Credit
UMGC recognizes that college-level learning doesn't only happen in the classroom.
Credit for What You Know
Test out of lower-level courses with the credit by exam option.
Get credit for college-level learning for your work and life experiences.
Find out how you can earn credit on the job as you pursue your degree.
Credit for Training and Professional Development
Get Credit for Industry Certifications
Find out how you can earn your degree faster at UMGC with credit for your industry certifications and professional courses.
Credit for Military Experience
UMGC makes it easy to earn credit for your military experience and fast track your degree.
Get Credit for Technical Training
Find out how you can earn your degree faster at UMGC with credit for vocational and technical training.

I appreciated that UMGC accepted the majority of my previous college credit, along with my certifications and my military training.
Richard Balanon
Veteran
Cybersecurity Management and Policy Bachelor's Degree