The Graduate School - University of Maryland

Applying to Graduate School at the University of Maryland

Introduction || Address for Mailing Application Materials || Graduate School Admissions Requirements
Degree Program Admissions Requirements || Requirements for International Students

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School, each applicant must complete the Graduate School Application Form and pay the requisite application fees. Graduate Programs also have specific requirements that all applicants should be aware of prior to beginning this process. Information on Non-Degree and Special Admissions is available here.

The most efficient and effective method of applying to the University of Maryland, College Park is through our Online Graduate Application. Applying online saves time and money, is more environmentally friendly than the traditional application, and reduces the chances for human error in processing.

Note: Those applying for the MBA or joint degrees in Business Administration may not use this Internet process. Please contact the Smith School of Business at (301) 405-2278 or http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu to request the appropriate application materials. Those applying for a Master of Life Sciences or a Professional Master of Engineering, Fire Protection option, may not use this application. Please go to http://www.onlinestudies.umd.edu/elearn_list.htm for further information and to apply.

The University strongly encourages all eligible applicants to the Graduate School to apply online.

The Online Application is the first part of the application process; both the Graduate School and the graduate programs require additional supplemental information from all applicants. To print these required forms, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Many programs at the University require applicants to submit an additional application called the Application Supplemental Form (ASF). The Application Supplemental Form is a way for graduate programs to acquire more specific academic information on each applicant, such as areas of particular interest within the discipline, faculty the applicant would like to work with, textbooks used, and other information. Programs that use the Application Supplemental Form also have the option of using Online Letters of Recommendation.

Applicants that are required to complete the Application Supplemental Form (ASF) will be contacted via email after submitting the University's Online Application. A system-assigned login and password will be provided at that time. In most cases, students will be contacted within 2 business days of submitting their Online Application; during peak times, however, the notification may take as long as 3-4 business days.

Important Information for All Applicants

The following materials should be sent to:

University of Maryland College Park

Enrollment Services Operations

Application for Graduate Admission

Rm 0130 Mitchell Building

College Park, MD 20742

Admissions Requirements

A completed application. Complete the Online Application located below. For other application options, please click here.
A non-refundable application fee of $60.00. If you did not process your fee payment online via the On-line Application you may send it to the Enrollment Services Office using the Credit Card/International Check form.
One complete set of transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and graduate work completed or in progress. Each transcript must bear the signature of the registrar and the seal of the granting institution and should include the years of attendance, courses taken, grades received, class standing and the degree, certificate or diploma received. If the applicant attended the University of Maryland, College Park, the Graduate School will obtain your records of courses completed on the College Park campus. To facilitate the processing and review of an application, unofficial copies of transcripts from institutions other than the University of Maryland, College Park may be used for review processes. Official copies of those transcripts, however, are required before full admission can be granted.
A Maryland In-State Status Form, if you wish to apply for Maryland resident status. Students who apply online do NOT have to submit this form in hardcopy as well.
Three letters of recommendation submitted by professors or others who can assess the quality of the applicant's academic performance and scholastic potential. Be certain that the applicant's full name is included on each recommendation. Download Recommendation Letter Forms here.
Statement of Goals, Experiences, and Research Interests. Many graduate programs require applicants to prepare a statement of their goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study.
Standardized Test Scores. Many graduate programs require applicants to submit scores of standardized examinations, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). To determine if one of these examinations is required for admission to the program to which you are applying, please consult the program listing in the application brochure. If standardized test scores are required, you may write to the following addresses for further information:
Any additional Graduate Program Requirements. Some graduate programs require additional information such as a portfolio or other supplementary materials. It is important that applicants contact the graduate program to which they are applying for information concerning additional admission requirements. Some graduate programs require that applicants complete an online Application Supplemental Form (ASF), which asks for department- or program-specific information. Applicants who must complete the ASF will be notified by email (within 3-4 business days) after submitting their online application to the University.The application may not be considered if the requirements are not met. Should the application arrive after the stated deadline date, the application will automatically be considered for the next admissible semester.
International Applicants: In addition to sending the above materials, you must submit the following documents to have your application reviewed:

Certificate of Finances: Information on how to certify proof of financial solvency can be found at http://international.umd.edu/sparkplug/common/images/ies/GraduateCertifFinances.pdf .

Visa: On The Graduate School application, prospective students are requested to note the type of visa they currently hold or will need to study at the University. In addition, if you are a current holder of a visa or Permanent Resident card, you must submit copies of that visa or Permanent Resident Card.

English Language Proficiency: International students must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Click here for English Language Test information and scores needed.

Transcripts: The Graduate Admissions Office and the Academic Department must receive the complete application and official records/marksheets in the original language with literal English translations by the appropriate international deadline date. Translations should not be interpretive and actual names of all degrees, diplomas, and certificates must appear in the translation. Official copies must be submitted for review with your application. Only applicants who have completed the full sequence of preparatory studies and examinations equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from an approved institution, and who have met the University of Maryland College Park admissions criteria, will be considered.

Explication of the application process and international student services can be found at The Department of International Educational Services.

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If for some reason you cannot complete the Online Application, you may also download an Adobe PDF document version of the application booklet.