- What is the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø (ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø)?
The ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø (ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø) is ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø's
system of public higher education. Its members include
all public universities in the state, with the exception
of Morgan State University and St. Mary's College. In
addition to its 11 degree-granting universities, the
ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø includes one research institution and two regional
higher education centers. A complete listing of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø
institutions is available on our
ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Institutions
page. Our 12 institutions offer more
than 1,400 academic programs to more than 176,000 students
at multiple sites throughout the state and worldwide.
- Where can I find driving directions
to ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions?
Click the links below for driving directions and/or maps
to ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions.
ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Universities
ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Regional Higher Education Centers
- , Montgomery County
- , Washington County
- , St. Mary's County
- I am a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø employee or prospective employee and I have a question about pay, benefits, job classification, etc.
Please contact the Human Resources office at the corresponding institution or regional center:
ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Universities
ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Regional Higher Education Centers
- How do I donate to the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø or one of its institutions?
Please contact the office of Leonard Raley, president & CEO of the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Foundation, at 301.445.1941 for further assistance
or Make a Gift
- I am working on a publication/special event and I need photographs of system officials or a copy of the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø logo.
Please contact Cara McCandless in the Office of Communications at 301.445.2756 or cmccandless@usmd.edu for photos. The ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø logo can be downloaded .
- I am interested in doing business with the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø; how do I learn about opportunities to bid for contracts with the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø?
Please contact Tom Hickey in the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Procurement Office at thickey@usmd.edu or 301.445.2774 for additional information.
- I am an employee/student at a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institution; is it possible for me to use resources or facilities at other ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions?
It depends. While ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions do share resources and services whenever practical, resources do not always allow institutions to open their facilities to students or employees from other ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions.
- How do I apply to a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø university?
You can contact individual campuses for admissions information. The following list of links will take you to the appropriate sites to gather this information from each of our member institutions.
- How do I transfer to a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø university?
Visit , the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø's online articulation and transfer system, for information on , , , , and more.
- What are the tuition and fees for ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions?
This list represents tuition, fees, room and board for ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions. Institutions may have additional fees related to specific course selections, programs or campus services. Please contact the individual institution for the total cost estimate of attendance.
- How do I find out which ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions offer the major I want?
Use , the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø's online articulation and transfer system, to at ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions and at local community colleges.
More specific questions should be directed to the individual institution.
- How do I get my transcript from a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø university?
To obtain official transcripts from ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions, you may send a written request to the institution attended or, at some schools, you may request a transcript online. Visit our page for complete information, including mailing addresses and where to order online (where available).
Tip: If you were in the military and attended school overseas, you will need to contact for a copy of your transcript.
- Where can I find more information about online programs and distance education?
The is a pioneer in online education and offers more than 20 complete degree programs available online.
In addition, the offers the -- a complete MBA program online. Find out more about the webMBA and UBalt's other online programs .
- How do I qualify as a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø resident for in-state tuition?
The Board of Regents policy on residency is available here.
Additional questions and answers regarding the Residency Policy can be found here.
For additional questions, please contact Lachelle Stamps Spells in the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Office of Academic & Student Affairs at 301.445.1996.
- I am a student at a ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institution and am interested in a course at another ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institution that is not offered at my home institution; is there any way for me to enroll in this course?
Yes, according to the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Board of Regents' policy on concurrent enrollment, students at ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions may take courses at other ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø institutions with some exceptions. Interested students should contact the registrar's office at their home institution for more specific information.
- Does the ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø have a veterinary school?
The University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, College Park and Virginia Tech cooperatively operate the . Its main campus is on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, but also operates the Avrum Gudelsky Veterinary Center at the University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, College Park and the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia.
- I read an article in the paper about gardening and it mentioned the Cooperative Extension Service. Where can I get more information?
For gardening questions, the Cooperative Extension Service offers the Home and Garden Information Center Hotline at 1.410.531.5572. For other questions, visit ; Information Central offers timely information about gardening, yardwork, home, family, youth, farm, finances, and more.
- Does the Dental School offer dental care to
the general public?
Yes. The Dental School at the University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø, Baltimore operates a clinic staffed by student dentists and faculty members. To learn more information or to schedule an appointment, call 410.706.7101 or visit their .
- Are there law students available to offer legal assistance to people unable to afford legal counsel?
The University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law offer legal clinics that take a limited number of cases from the general public. For information on the office at the University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø School of Law, call 410.706.3295. At the University of Baltimore School of Law, the office can be reached at 410.837.5713.
- How do I reach the University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Medical Center?
Contact the University of ϡȱÁÔÆæÍø Medical Center at 410.328.UMMS (8667) or 1.800.492.5538.