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Your goals. Your dreams. Your passions. They’re all closer than you think. Conveniently located in Rockville, MD, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) brings together nine Maryland public universities on one modern campus — with nearly 80 degree programs to help put you on the path to career success.
Whether you’re looking to complete a bachelor’s degree or advance your career opportunities with a master’s degree, you’ll be fully supported in your educational and professional journey with a wide range of on-site resources at USG. These include academic coaching, career advising, internship placement, personal counseling, leadership training, and more. Our new and exclusive Hire U program prepares you for the workforce by equipping you with the academic skills and real-world experiences needed to impress even the most discerning employers.
At USG, you’ll earn a quality education from your chosen university. Upon completion, the degree is awarded by your university. As far as a great collegiate experience — with new friends, modern facilities, and helpful resources — it’s all right here on a lively campus within Montgomery County.
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Our path. Your way to save.
The Universities at Shady Grove is unique in its approach to helping you earn your four-year degree through the USG “2+2 Pathway.” This affordable and convenient option saves undergraduate students — who spend two years at community college — as much as $95,000 on the overall cost of earning a bachelor’s degree.
For graduate students pursuing a master’s degree, USG also offers significant savings, with lower fees and the ability to commute locally from work or home.
Both undergrad and graduate students benefit from more scholarship opportunities — offered by both USG and their university. When you consider the financial advantages of staying local, reduced campus fees, affordable tuition, and paid employment opportunities on campus, USG is a great value.
Work-Life-Study Balance
The Universities at Shady Grove’s convenient Rockville location—combined with online class options from its universities—allows students to live at home, maintain family commitments, and continue current employment while earning their degree. At USG, we understand that raising a family or being a caregiver is a job in itself, so we make attending class and fulfilling commitments as convenient as possible. That includes a Ride On bus stop right on campus.
