Applications for admission should be submitted either my mail or in person directly to:

Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715

Please read about our admission procedures here: Admissions

Completing the Application
Students applying for admission to any one of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) program offerings must complete the admission application specific to their program. Upon receipt of an application, students should review it thoroughly to ensure they are aware of all required policies, procedures and application requirements. While each program application criteria varies, all students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a nonrefundable application fee and all other required documents.

Application Deadlines
While each academic program has its own priority deadlines for admission (see program application for specific deadlines), students interested in applying to USG may do so on a rolling basis. While complete applications are preferred and are necessary for final admission into a program, students may submit individual application components (official transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) as is necessary. While USG staff will provide guidance and assistance, students must ensure that all required application materials are submitted for review. Missing information may delay or prevent the admission process.

Submitting the Application
Applications for admission should be submitted online after consultation with the Towson University Program Coordinator using the application designed for this program. Students will need to submit qualifying SAT, ACT or PRAXIS I scores in order to receive the password to apply. For more information, and to obtain the application password, please contact:

For ECED information, Marisa Dudiak, Program Coordinator, at 301-738-6085 or mdudiak@towson.edu, or Marcie Povitsky, Site Coordinator, at 301-738-6062 or mpovitsky@towson.edu.

For EESE information, Val Sharpe, Program Coordinator, at 301-738-6066 or vsharpe@towson.edu.

Admission Review Process
Upon receipt of an application, staff will log all documents received and review each application to ensure all required materials have been submitted. Once an application is complete, program staff from the respective home institution will review it within 30 business days. USG and/or institutional staff will contact students with any questions or if any further information is needed. While individual admission criteria vary with each program, all applicants must have completed the majority of their first two years of course work (approximately 60 credits) including fundamental English and mathematics courses, and must meet minimum grade point average requirements.

Admission Decisions
Once an admission decision has been determined, written notification will be forwarded to each applicant. Admission offers may specify full admission or provisional admission as pertains to each individual applicant. All students offered provisional admission may later be offered full admission contingent upon their forwarding additional information or by fulfilling additional requirements as requested. Questions regarding admission status may be directed to USG Student Services staff.

Apply online to the University of Baltimore. Applications are also available by calling the Offices of Admission at 1.877.ApplyUB or by visiting the Office of Student Services at the Universities at Shady Grove.

When applying, be sure to choose "Shady Grove" as your home institution.

Undergraduate

Learn more about how to apply. UB has rolling admission.

Various articulation agreements between UB and area community colleges are designed to promote smooth transitions and credit transfer to the University. Learn more about articulation agreements with UB.

Apply online or receive a paper application by calling the Offices of Admission at 1.877.ApplyUB or by visiting the Office of Student Services at the Universities at Shady Grove.

Health Systems Management: Registered nurses (RNs) and radiologic technologists (RTs) who are licensed in Maryland are awarded 60 transfer credits.

Graduate

Master of Public Administration: Learn more about how to apply and about application deadlines. When applying, choose the Public and NonProfit Management specialization.

Doctor of Public Administration: Learn more about how to apply and about application deadlines.

M.A. in Publications Design: Learn more about how to apply and about application deadlines.

Apply online or receive a paper application by calling the Office of Graduate Admission at 410.837.6565 or by visiting the Office of Student Services at the Universities at Shady Grove.

Students applying for admission to any one of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) program offerings must complete the application specific to their degree program. Students applying for admission to any of the nursing program offerings at USG are strongly advised to attend an information session (undergraduate) or a counseling session (graduate) at USG, prior to applying for admission to the UMB School of Nursing. These sessions are held monthly and students may call 301.738.6047 to reserve a space. Information sessions are listed here.

All students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a non-refundable application fee and all other required documents. Applications for all baccalaureate program options can be obtained from the University of Maryland School of Nursing Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, 655 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201, by calling 410.706.0501, 1.866.687.7386, or e-mail to: admission@son.umaryland.edu. An online application is available here or on the School of Nursing Web site.

Application Deadlines
The basic program offered by the University of Maryland School of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove matriculates baccalaureate students into upper division coursework for the fall term. RN to BSN completion students can matriculate fall and spring terms. The School of Nursing has priority deadlines: Fall semester February 1 and Spring semester September 1. Applications are applicant-managed and should include all required documentation at the time of application.

Students should plan to sit for the NET no later than September 1 to be considered for Spring admission and no later than February 1 for Fall admission.

Submitting the Application
An online application is available here.

Admission Review Process
The University of Maryland School of Nursing Admissions Committee will review each applicant's completed application and transcripts at scheduled meeting times held throughout the year. The Office of Admission and Student Affairs will contact applicants with any questions or if any further information is required. Missing information may delay or prevent the process of consideration for admission.

Admission Decisions
Once admission status has been decided, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs will notify the applicant of the admission decision within approximately ten (10) working days.

Completing the Application
Students applying for admission to the UMBC programs at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) must complete the UMBC Application for Undergraduate Admission. All students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a nonrefundable application fee, and all other required documents to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. It is also the student's responsibility to forward updated official transcripts if courses are in progress at the time of application.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines
While complete applications are preferred and necessary for final admission into a program, students may submit individual application components as necessary. Missing information may delay or prevent the admission process. Students must apply by the priority deadline to be fully considered for UMBC academic scholarships.

Spring Priority Deadline (for full scholarship consideration):  November 1
Spring Final Deadline:  December 15

Fall Priority Deadline (for full scholarship consideration):  March 15
Fall Final Deadline:  May 31

Submitting the Application
Applications for admission are submitted online and all other required documents should be submitted electronically (preferred) or by mail directly to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

Candidates for transfer admission must submit the following:

• A completed UMBC Application for Undergraduate Admission (indicate your interest in the Shady Grove campus in the Supplement section)
• Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended. Transcripts should be mailed or submitted electronically (preferred) directly to UMBC from the registrar of each institution.
• A $50 nonrefundable application fee
• A final transcript must be sent upon completion of any course work in progress at the time of application
  

Admission Review Process
Upon receipt of an application, a member of the UMBC admissions staff will review each application to ensure all required materials have been submitted. Once an application is complete, UMBC will review the application and notify students of the admission decision. While individual admission criteria vary with each program, all applicants must have completed the majority of their first two years of course work (approximately 60 credits) including fundamental English and mathematics courses and must meet minimum grade point average requirements. 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.

Admission Decisions
Once an admission decision has been determined, written notification will be forwarded to each applicant. Admission offers may specify full admission or provisional admission as pertains to each individual applicant. All students offered provisional admission may later be offered full admission contingent upon their forwarding additional information or by fulfilling additional requirements as requested. Questions regarding admission status may be directed to the UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291.

Come to the UMBC information sessions

Completing the Application
Students applying for admission to any one of the five Universities at Shady Grove (USG) program offerings must complete the University of Maryland application available here. Upon completing the application, students should review it thoroughly to ensure they are aware of all required policies, procedures and application requirements before submitting the application.  All students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts from each college or university attended, an essay, a non-refundable application fee and all other required documents.

Application Deadlines
The priority deadline for all College Park programs is June 1 for fall admission and November 15 for spring admission.  International students and students with non-U.S. credentials interested in the UMCP programs for the fall semester must apply by June 1.  Those interested in applying for the spring semester must apply by August 1.  Please note, admission to each of the four Robert H. Smith School of Business programs is for fall only.  Missing information may delay or prevent the admission process.

Submitting the Application
Applications for admission and all other materials should be submitted online, by mail or in person directly to:

University of Maryland
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Attention: Shady Grove Admissions
Mitchell Building
College Park, Maryland 20742 
Phone: 301.314.8385

Candidates for transfer admission must submit the following:

• A complete application to the University of Maryland at Shady Grove.
• Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended. Transcripts should be mailed, or sent electronically if possible, directly to the University of Maryland from the registrar of each institution. A final transcript must be sent upon completion of any coursework in progress.
• An essay describing why you would like to transfer to the University of Maryland at Shady Grove at this time and explaining academic challenges and/or future goals. 

• A $65.00 non-refundable application fee payable to the University of Maryland.

Admission Review Process
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis once a completed application is received. While individual admission criteria vary within each program, all applicants must have completed the majority of their first two years of course work (approximately 60 credits) including fundamental English and mathematics courses, and must meet minimum grade point average requirements.

Admission Decisions
Once an admission decision has been determined, applicants will be notified in writing. Admission offers may specify full admission or provisional admission as pertains to each individual applicant. All students offered provisional admission may later be offered full admission contingent upon their forwarding additional information or by fulfilling additional requirements as requested. Questions regarding admission status may be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in College Park at um-admit@umd.edu or 301-314-8385.

Completing the Application
Students applying for admission to any one of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) program offerings must complete the admission application specific to their program. Upon receipt of an application, students should review it thoroughly to ensure they are aware of all required policies, procedures and application requirements. While each program application criteria varies, all students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a nonrefundable application fee and all other required documents.

Application Deadlines
While each academic program has its own priority deadlines for admission (see program application for specific deadlines), students interested in applying to USG may do so on a rolling basis. While complete applications are preferred and are necessary for final admission into a program, students may submit individual application components (official transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) as necessary. While USG staff will provide guidance and assistance, students must ensure that all required application materials are submitted for review. Missing information may delay or prevent the admission process.

Submitting the Application
Download UMES Application

Applications for admission should be submitted by mail or in person to:

Universities at Shady Grove
Student Services Office
USM Shady Grove Center
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850-3480
Phone: 301.738.6023

Admission Review Process
Upon receipt of an application, staff will log all documents received and review each application to ensure all required materials have been submitted. Once an application is complete, program staff from the respective home institution will review it within 30 business days. USG and/or institutional staff will contact students with any questions or if any further information is needed. While individual admission criteria vary with each program, all applicants must have completed the majority of their first two years of course work (approximately 60 credits) including fundamental English and mathematics courses, and must meet minimum grade point average requirements.

Admission Decisions
Once an admission decision has been determined, written notification will be forwarded to each applicant. Admission offers may specify full admission or provisional admission as pertains to each individual applicant. All students offered provisional admission may later be offered full admission contingent upon their forwarding additional information or by fulfilling additional requirements as requested. Questions regarding admission status may be directed to USG Student Services staff.

Submitting the UMUC Application
UMUC applications for admission can be submitted online by accessing UMUC’s online application at http://www.umuc.edu/students/admissions/apply/.

If you have questions about admission, please contact UMUC at Shady Grove by phone at 301-738-6090 or by email at shadygrove@umuc.edu.  You may also contact the main campus at 1-800-888-UMUC.