The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) Robert H. Smith School of Business produces graduates who are determined to succeed, equipped with the tools they need to analyze and solve complex problems, prepared to manage and lead, and inspired to build great businesses.
The Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP) program is a Transfer Access Program (TAP) designed to benefit Montgomery College and Frederick Community College students who plan to transfer to one of the following Robert H. Smith School of Business Bachelor of Science degrees offered at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG): Accounting, Management, and Marketing.
The TTP program for the Robert H. Smith School of Business at USG will help you prepare for all aspects of the transfer process including:
- Priority advising with UMD program representatives
- Pre-transfer advising to ensure that you are taking the correct classes at MC
- Early academic advising on UMD program requirements
- Early access to USG student services, supporting TTP students in the following Transfer Readiness Zones:
- Academic Readiness
- Oral & Written Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Digital Technology
- Career Readiness
- Career Development
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Professionalism & Work Ethic
- Personal Success
- Leadership
- Equity & Inclusion
- Personal Well-being
- Academic Readiness
- Two-degree credentials – Associate's Degree and Bachelor’s Degree
What are the requirements for TTP?
TTP application and completion requirements are unique based on your current institution (MC or FCC). Please click on your institution below to learn about these requirements
If you meet the TTP application requirements for your current school, please utilize these TTP application directions to complete the TTP application!
Apply by June 15 to start TTP in the fall || Apply by November 15 to start TTP in the spring
**Please help to ensure that you receive TTP-related e-mails by adding shadygrove@umd.edu to your email contact list.**
What are the APPLICATION requirements to be considered for TTP?
During the TTP application process, students wishing to be considered for the TTP program for the R.H. Smith School of Business at USG should be able to answer yes to the following questions:
- Do I currently have a GPA of 3.0 or higher?
- Am I attending MC next semester (fall or spring)?
- Have I completed (with a "C" or better) or am I registered to take the following courses?
- BSAD 101: Intro to Business
and one of the following courses - ACCT 221: Principles of Accounting I
- ECON 201: Principles of Economics I
- BSAD 101: Intro to Business
If you answered yes to ALL of the questions above, please utilize these TTP application directions to complete the TTP application!
Apply by June 15 to start TTP in the fall || Apply by November 15 to start TTP in the spring
**Please help to ensure that you receive TTP-related e-mails by adding shadygrove@umd.edu to your email contact list.**
What are the COMPLETION Requirements to successfully complete TTP?
Once admitted into TTP, in order to successfully complete the Terp Transfer Partnership program for the Robert H. Smith School of Business, TTP participants must meet the following requirements.* All requirements must be fulfilled while attending Montgomery College.
*To see a full description of all R.H. Smith School of Business transfer admissions requirements for all students (regardless of TTP participation), please review the MC Transfer Guide.
TTP Academic Requirements
- Earn an Associate’s Degree from MC (A.A. in General Studies or Business recommended)
- Graduate from MC with a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA from all previous institutions
- Earn a C- or better in the following MC courses:
- ACCT 221: Accounting I
- ACCT 222: Accounting II
- ECON 201: Principles of Economics I
- ECON 202: Principles of Economics II
- ENGL 102: Critical Reading, Writing, and Research OR ENGL 103: Critical Reading, Writing, and Research in the Work Place
- MATH 150: Elementary Applied Calculus I OR MATH 181: Calculus I
- BSAD 210: Statistics for Business and Economics OR MATH 117: Elements of Statistics
Additional Requirements
- Participate in the Terp Transfer Partnership Welcome Activities
- Transfer Access Welcome Module
- Transfer Access Welcome Celebration (virtual during the pandemic, at USG once in-person events resume)
- Meet with the UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business Program Director or representative at least once per semester
- Attend a minimum of three events/activities (one in each Transfer Readiness Zone) before you transfer
- Academic Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Career Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Personal Success (at least one event/activity)
- Submit UMD Coalition application for the Robert H. Smith School of Business at USG.
- Application Deadlines**
**Please note that the Robert H. Smith School of Business at USG only admits students for the fall semester. - Application Checklist
- Application Deadlines**
What are the APPLICATION requirements to be considered for TTP?
During the TTP application process, students wishing to be considered for the TTP program for the R.H. Smith School of Business at USG should be able to answer yes to the following questions:
- Do I currently have a GPA of 3.0 or higher?
- Am I attending FCC next semester (fall or spring)?
- Have I completed (with a "C" or better) or am I registered to take the following courses?
- BMGT 103: Introduction to Business
and one of the following courses - ACCT 101: Principles of Accounting I
- ECON 200: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics
- BMGT 103: Introduction to Business
If you answered yes to ALL of the questions above, please utilize these TTP application directions to complete the TTP application!
Apply by June 15 to start TTP in the fall || Apply by November 15 to start TTP in the spring
**Please help to ensure that you receive TTP-related e-mails by adding shadygrove@umd.edu to your email contact list.**
What are the COMPLETION requirements to successfully complete TTP?
Once admitted into TTP, in order to successfully complete the Terp Transfer Partnership program for the Robert H. Smith School of Business, TTP participants must meet the following requirements.* All requirements must be fulfilled while attending Frederick Community College.
*To see a full description of all R.H. Smith School of Business transfer admissions requirements for all students (regardless of TTP participation), please review the MC Transfer Guide.
TTP Academic Requirements
- Earn an Associate’s Degree from FCC (AA in General Studies OR Business Administration recommended)
- Graduate from FCC with a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA from all previous institutions
- Earn a C- or better in the following FCC courses:
- ACCT 101: Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 102: Principles of Accounting II
- ECON 200: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics
- MATH 175: Applied Calculus OR MATH 185: Calculus I
- MATH 125: Business Statistics OR MATH 120: Statistics
- COMM 103: Public Speaking OR COMM 107: Career Communication
- ENGL101: English Composition
Additional Requirements
- Participate in the Terp Transfer Partnership Welcome Activities
- Transfer Access Welcome Module
- Transfer Access Welcome Celebration (virtual during the pandemic, at USG once in-person events resume)
- Meet with the UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business Program Director or representative at least once per semester
- Attend a minimum of three events/activities (one in each Transfer Readiness Zone) before you transfer
- Academic Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Career Readiness (at least one event/activity)
- Personal Success (at least one event/activity)
- Submit UMD Coalition application for the Robert H. Smith School of Business at USG.
- Application Deadlines**
**Please note that the Robert H. Smith School of Business at USG only admits students for the fall semester. - Application Checklist
- Application Deadlines**