Special Events for Prospective Students

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At UMUC, you'll benefit from a range of support services designed to help you every step of the way.

Get all of the information you need to select and begin your undergraduate or graduate program at University of Maryland University College (UMUC)! On this page, you can see when UMUC will be hosting Open Houses, Semester Startups and more.

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Open Houses

RSVP online today and get help with everything you need to get your semester started.

Open Houses Select an event below to learn more and RSVP. On-Site Open Houses July 9, 2009 4–7 p.m. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center July 18, 2009 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Shady Grove July 22, 2009 12–2 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. Frederick Community College July 30, 2009 4–7 p.m. Arundel Mills Super Saturday Open Houses on August 1 August 1, 2009 10 a.m–2 p.m. Hagerstown August 1, 2009 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Dorsey Station August 1, 2009 10 a.m.–2 p.m. UMUC at Waldorf Center for Higher Education		Semester Startups Select an event below to learn more and RSVP. August 5, 2009 4–7 p.m. Hagerstown August 11, 2009 4–7 p.m. Dorsey Station August 12, 2009 4–7 p.m. Waldorf August 13, 2009 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–7 p.m. Shady Grove Instant Scholarship Days for Community College Students Stop by an Instant Scholarship Day—Community College Transfer Scholarships will be awarded on the spot to eligible students. See the Instant Scholarship Days Schedule Learn about Community College Transfer Scholarships

Maryland and Out of State Community College Transfer Day Events

Transfer with ease. UMUC representatives visit Maryland community college campuses weekly and schedule visits to out of state community colleges around the country to help you learn more about:

Transferring your credits
Earning your associates and UMUC bachelor’s degree seamlessly
Applying for the Maryland Community College Transfer Scholarship or the Out of State Community College Transfer Scholarship
View the Maryland Community College Transfer Day Event Schedule or the Out of State Community College Transfer Day Event Schedule

Plus, UMUC representatives will be giving out Instant Scholarships to help you transfer to UMUC.

Community College Instant Transfer Scholarship Day Schedule

Contact an Enrollment Specialist

You can learn all about everything you need to become a UMUC student right now by talking with a qualified UMUC representative. Receive guidance through the process of applying for admission, registering for classes, and more.*

Adelphi (SFSC)—Walk-in Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ask a question and receive a response via e-mail or phone by completing the online Contact a UMUC Representative form. Or call 800-888-UMUC (8682).

*Undergraduate Prospective Students: Complete a self-assessment of possible transfer credit and receive assistance with course selection for your first semester. If possible, bring previous college transcripts with you.

About Open Houses

Talk to financial aid representatives and academic advisors, as well as UMUC students and faculty. You can find out more about:

Financial aid options
Convenient payment plans
Academic programs and degrees
What it's like to be a UMUC student
UMUC faculty perspective

Attend an Open House.

About Semester Startups

At our Semester Startups, find the academic support you need to register and get started at UMUC. You can

Apply for admission
Register for classes
Transfer your credits to a UMUC program
Learn about financial aid and payment options

Attend a Semester Startup.