Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  1. What is the University System of Maryland (Â鶹ÊÓƵ)?

  2. Where can I find driving directions to Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions?

  3. I am an employee or prospective employee and I have questions about pay, benefits, job classification, etc. for Â鶹ÊÓƵ employees.

  4. How do I donate to the University System of Maryland or one of its institutions?

  5. I am working on a publication/special event and need photographs of system officials or a copy of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ logo.

  6. I am interested in doing business with the University System of Maryland; how do I learn about opportunities to bid for contracts with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

  7. I am an employee/student at a Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution; is it possible for me to use resources or facilities at other Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions?

Academic Issues

  1. How do I apply to a Â鶹ÊÓƵ university?

  2. How do I transfer to a Â鶹ÊÓƵ university?

  3. What are the tuition and fees for Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions?

  4. How do I find out which Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions offer the major I want?

  5. How do I get my transcript from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ university?

  6. Where can I find more information about online programs and distance education?

  7. How do I qualify as a Maryland resident for in-state tuition?

  8. I am a student at a Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution and am interested in a course at another Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution that is not offered at my home institution; is there any way for me to enroll in this course?

  9. Does the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have a veterinary school?

Public Services

  1. I read an article in the paper about gardening and it mentioned the Cooperative Extension Service.
    Where can I get more information?

  2. Does the Dental School offer dental care to the general public?

  3. Are there law students available to offer legal assistance to people unable to afford legal counsel?

  4. How do I reach the University of Maryland Medical Center?

  5. What is the Golden ID program?

  6. How do I obtain an employment verification for a current/former employee of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

  7. How do I obtain a degree or enrollment verification for a current/former student of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

General Information

  1. What is the University System of Maryland (Â鶹ÊÓƵ)?

    2. The University System of Maryland (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) is Maryland'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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ includes one research institution and two regional higher education centers. A complete listing of Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions is available on our Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

  2. Where can I find driving directions to Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions?

    3. Click the links below for driving directions and/or maps to Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions.

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ Universities

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ Regional Higher Education Centers

    • , Montgomery County
    • , Washington County
    • , St. Mary's County

     

  3. I am a Â鶹ÊÓƵ employee or prospective employee and I have a question about pay, benefits, job classification, etc.

    4. Please contact the Human Resources office at the corresponding institution or regional center:

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ Universities

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ Regional Higher Education Centers


  4. How do I donate to the University System of Maryland or one of its institutions?

    5. Please contact the office of Leonard Raley, president & CEO of the University System of Maryland Foundation, at 301.445.1941 for further assistance or Make a Gift

  5. I am working on a publication/special event and I need photographs of system officials or a copy of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ logo.

    6. Please contact Cara McCandless in the Office of Communications at 301.445.2756 or cmccandless@usmd.edu for photos. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ logo can be downloaded .

  6. I am interested in doing business with the University System of Maryland; how do I learn about opportunities to bid for contracts with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

    7. Please contact Tom Hickey in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Procurement Office at thickey@usmd.edu or 301.445.2774 for additional information.

  7. I am an employee/student at a Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution; is it possible for me to use resources or facilities at other Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions?

    8. It depends. While Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions do share resources and services whenever practical, resources do not always allow institutions to open their facilities to students or employees from other Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions.

  8. How do I apply to a Â鶹ÊÓƵ university?

    9. 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.

  9. How do I transfer to a Â鶹ÊÓƵ university?

    10. Visit , the Â鶹ÊÓƵ's online articulation and transfer system, for information on , , , , and more.

  10. What are the tuition and fees for Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions?

    11. This list represents tuition, fees, room and board for Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

  11. How do I find out which Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions offer the major I want?

    12. Use , the Â鶹ÊÓƵ's online articulation and transfer system, to at Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions and at local community colleges.

    More specific questions should be directed to the individual institution.

  12. How do I get my transcript from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ university?

    13. To obtain official transcripts from Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

  13. Where can I find more information about online programs and distance education?

    14. 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 .

  14. How do I qualify as a Maryland resident for in-state tuition?

    15. 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Office of Academic & Student Affairs at 301.445.1996.

  15. I am a student at a Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution and am interested in a course at another Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution that is not offered at my home institution; is there any way for me to enroll in this course?

    16. Yes, according to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board of Regents' policy on concurrent enrollment, students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions may take courses at other Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions with some exceptions. Interested students should contact the registrar's office at their home institution for more specific information.

  16. Does the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have a veterinary school?

    17. The University of Maryland, 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 Maryland, College Park and the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia.

  17. I read an article in the paper about gardening and it mentioned the Cooperative Extension Service. Where can I get more information?

    18. 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.

  18. Does the Dental School offer dental care to the general public?

    19. Yes. The Dental School at the University of Maryland, 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 .

  19. Are there law students available to offer legal assistance to people unable to afford legal counsel?

    20. The University of Maryland 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 Maryland School of Law, call 410.706.3295. At the University of Baltimore School of Law, the office can be reached at 410.837.5713.

  20. How do I reach the University of Maryland Medical Center?

    Contact the University of Maryland Medical Center at 410.328.UMMS (8667) or 1.800.492.5538.

  1. What is the Golden ID program?

    2. The Golden ID program allows Maryland senior citizens certain privileges at Â鶹ÊÓƵ institutions as outlined in this policy.

    Golden IDs are issued at each Â鶹ÊÓƵ institution; please visit our Golden ID page here or call the registrar's office at the institution you are interested in for more details.

  2. How do I obtain an employment verification for a current/former employee of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

    3. Call the Human Resources office at the campus where the individual is or was employed:

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ Universities

    Â鶹ÊÓƵ Regional Higher Education Centers

  3. How do I obtain a degree or enrollment verification for a current/former student of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

    4. Contact the Registrar's Office at the campus where the individual is or was enrolled as a student: