The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is a public university headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, and a member of the University System of Maryland. The directory title, University of Maryland University College (UMUC), is its former name; the legislature enacted the change to UMGC in April 2019. It was founded in 1947 as the College of Special and Continuation Studies of the University of Maryland, College Park, became UMUC in 1959 and an independent institution in 1970. It is described as one of the largest online public universities in the US and offers online, hybrid and face-to-face classes, including courses at military locations overseas. It offers 135 programs at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level plus certificates, through the School of Integrative and Professional Studies, the School of Business and the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology. Admission is open to all undergraduate applicants and SAT or ACT scores are not required.
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UMGC does not require the SAT or ACT. Regular admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with other paths available for those without one.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, Maryland, United States
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