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Here you should find all of the information that you need to successfully transfer to a Maryland institution!
As you navigate this site, you should find all you need to facilitate a smooth transfer into a Maryland college or university. Be certain to use ARTSYS, the transfer articulation system, regularly. ARTSYS will put you on your way no matter where you go! Whether you are transferring from a Maryland Community College or an out-of-state institution, you are welcome to use this information to answer your questions and serve as a resource as you work with your transfer coordinator or advisor.
Be sure to click on the tabs to the left to learn information about various topics including:
1. Visit your community college advisor or transfer coordinator in order to discuss your intentions to transfer and to obtain advisement.
2. Request information from 4 year institutions that interest you. A great way to discover educational opportunities is to attend the Transfer Advising Days held at your community college.
3.Find out about transfer requirements and deadlines for the institutions to which you intend to apply.
4.Visit the campus(es). While you are there, arrange to meet with either an admissions representative or a department advisor to discuss your chosen major of study.
5.Obtain an application form, or apply on-line.
6.Complete and send the applications(s) for admission.
7.Arrange to send transcripts from your current college and all previously attended institutions to the institution(s) to which you are applying.
8.Complete and send all required financial aid/scholarship information by the prescribed deadlines to the institutions to which you are applying.
Click on the tabs to see descriptions about Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees.
The Maryland general education program, as implemented by public colleges and universities, is designed to introduce undergraduates to the fundamental knowledge, skills and values that are essential to the study of academic disciplines, to encourage the pursuit of life-long learning and to foster the development of educated members of the community and the world.
For students in public colleges and universities, the general education requirements are as presented in the following table. Independent colleges and universities each set their own general education requirements, and these can best be determined by consulting both the independent institution's catalog and academic advisers.
Maryland's General Education Program
Distribution Areas | Associate of Applied Science Degree (in credits) |
Associate of Arts / Science degree (in credits) |
Bachelor of Arts / Science degree (in credits) |
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English Composition | 3 minimum | 3 minimum | 3 minimum |
Mathematics - at or above the level of college algebra | 3 minimum | 3 minimum | 3 minimum |
Arts & Humanities - one course from each of two disciplines, may include speech, foreign language or composition & literature courses | 3 minimum | 6 minimum | 6 minimum |
Social & Behavioral Sciences - one course from each of two disciplines | 3 minimum | 6 minimum | 6 minimum |
Biological & Physical Sciences - two courses, including one laboratory | 3 minimum | 6 minimum | 6 minimum |
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues - not required, will be transferred as part of General Education Program | Optional (8 maximum) | Optional (8 maximum) | Optional (8 maximum) |
Additional credits - may be assigned by each institution from English, Mathematics, Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences and Biological & Physical Sciences to complete the number of credits required for the General Education Program. | 5-21 credits | 0-12 credits | 8-22 credits |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | 20-36 credits | 30-36 credits | 40-46 credits |
REMAINING GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR'S DEGREE AFTER COMPLETION OF ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE | 10-26 credits maximum | 10-16 credits maximum | Not Applicable |
Transfer or Pre-baccalaureate degree programs (AA, AS) are aimed at meeting the needs of students who intend to earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. These programs are specifically designed so that all course work will transfer to a four-year institution. In fact, optional course offerings are available to students taking transfer programs which can be tailored to the specific major fields students plan to pursue in their junior and senior years (and can also be tailored to the requirements of specific four-year colleges and universities). Students should consult ARTSYS as well as academic advisors or transfer counselors at both the sending and receiving institutions for current transfer information.
Career degree programs (AAS) are designed for students intending to seek employment upon graduation from a community college. Many programs designated as AAS degrees are in fields which also offer a baccalaureate degree. Some of these courses may transfer; students should consult ARTSYS as well as academic advisors at both the sending and receiving institutions for information. Other career programs include specific occupational courses not normally offered by four-year institutions. These courses generally are not accepted as transfer credit by four-year institutions. However, all general education courses designated as such on the transcript will be accepted by receiving public four-year colleges and universities.
The Associate of Art in Teaching (AAT) degree is awarded to students who have completed a community college curriculum in Teacher Education. Students who complete the required courses, pass the Praxis I exam, and maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA will be guaranteed the complete transfer (without further review) of credits into a four year institution in the state. The degree does not guarantee admission into an Teacher Education program.
CLEP policies vary from college to college. It is recommended you contact your local community college for more information regarding credit by exam and CLEP.
There is a lot of information on this page, click on the below links to jump to the various parts of the page:
Below you will find links to both Financial Aid and Tuition for each of the institutions participating in ARTSYS.
4 Year Colleges/Universities | ||
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Bowie State University | Capitol College | Notre Dame of Maryland University |
Coppin State University | Frostburg State University | Goucher College |
Hood College | McDaniel College | |
Morgan State University | Mount St. Mary's University and Seminary | Salisbury University |
St. Mary's College of Maryland | Towson University | University of Baltimore |
University of Maryland Baltimore | University of Maryland Baltimore County | University of Maryland College Park |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore | University of Maryland University College | Stevenson University |
Washington College |
Community Colleges | ||
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Allegany College of Maryland | Anne Arundel Community College | Baltimore City Community College |
Carroll Community College | Cecil Community College | Chesapeake College |
College of Southern Maryland | Community Colleges of Baltimore County | Frederick Community College |
Garrett College | Hagerstown Community College | Harford Community College |
Howard Community College | Montgomery College | Prince George's Community College |
Wor-Wic Community College |
Below are important financial aid links:
State Offices Links |
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Don't want to forget anything? Here is a Campus Life Checklist of things you will need for campus life.
Click Below for the links to all of our participating universities "Campus Life" pages.
The University System of Maryland Administration maintains the ARTSYS program and updates the database on a daily basis.