The USG Transfer Pathway

The USG Transfer Pathway is a clear, three-step route to transfer seamlessly from community college or another university into a bachelor's program offered by one of nine Maryland universities on the USG campus. 

By completing three simple steps, you will become well-prepared to transfer to a bachelor's degree program offered at the Universities at Shady Grove and eligible to receive a $500 USG Transfer Scholarship*!

Steps of the USG Transfer Pathway

1. Meet with a USG Transfer Coach.
   • During this meeting, you'll receive general information about USG, the transfer process, and how to connect with your degree program of interest to set-up pre-transfer advising.
   • If you know you want to transfer, but you're not sure which program you want to transfer to,  your transfer coach will guide you through exploring your interests, future goals, strengths, and values to help match you to a program offered at USG.
   • Schedule your USG Transfer Coaching appointment here.
2. Complete Pre-Transfer Advising with Your Degree Program of Interest
   • Recommended for students who have completed 30+ college credits.
   • During a pre-transfer advising appointment, a representative from your degree program of interest will review your current unofficial transcript with you to make sure you are on track to complete all required lower level prerequisite courses needed to transfer to their program. This is an important step to ensure you don't waste time or money taking classes that won't transfer to your bachelor's degree.
   • Your USG transfer coach will provide you information on how to connect with your program of interest for pre-transfer advising. You can also find your program's information within USG's Degree Programs page.
3. Attend a Transfer Express Session
   • Recommended for students who have completed 45+ college credits.
   • This half-day event prepares students to navigate common transfer pitfalls including the change in academic rigor from an associate's degree to a bachelor's degree, the change in cost of attendance including financial aid and scholarship information, and the admissions process for your institution.
   • Check USG's Prospective Student Events Calendar to register for an upcoming Transfer Express Session. 

After completing these three steps, you must apply to the USG Scholarship during the semester before you plan to enroll in a program offered at USG in order to receive the $500 Transfer Scholarship*. For fall enrollment, the USG Scholarship priority deadline is June 30th; the final deadline is July 31st. For spring enrollment, the priority deadline is November 30th; the final deadline is December 31st. 

*Currently the $500 Transfer Scholarship is only available for new students planning to enroll in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. 

**The scholarship amount is prorated for part-time enrollment.