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Student Type Application Opens Application Closes - Session: I, I-A, & I-B Application Closes - Session: II, II-C & II-D
Domestic Student February 18 May 15 July 1
International Student February 18 April 15 June 1

Current and incoming UMD students simply register for the courses during the registration period. Non-UMD (visiting) students must follow the application process first.

Directions

  • Access TerpEngage-EXST Forms.
    • Select My Forms.
    • Select Start New Form.
    • Open Select Form Type: From the drop-down menu, select Summer Undergraduate Visiting Student Application.

Guidelines and Assistance

  • New applicants must create an account.
  • Former students: Reactivate your Directory ID via the Former Student Identity Verification website. After reactivation, set a passphrase and log in to the TerpEngage-EXST Forms Portal.
    • Note: Per University policy, a student’s email of record is set to a UMD TERPMail account. All University communication will be sent to this address including admission notices. For assistance accessing this account, contact the IT Services Desk.
  • Need assistance? Information is posted on TerpEngage website page.

Application Deadlines

  • Application deadlines are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions. 
  • Undergraduate students who attended UMD in a previous Summer or Winter Session must submit a new application. Admission was only for that specific session and year. 
  • Students who require their institution’s permission to take a course at UMD must apply by the posted deadline even if the institution has not yet provided such permission.

Application Fee and Fee Waiver

  • A $75 non-refundable application fee is required. Admission is for this specific session/year. 
  • Undergraduate students who attended UMD in a previous Summer or Winter Session are eligible to receive an application fee waiver. Use the EXST contact form. Include full name and a complete statement. Upon verification of attendance, a waiver code will be sent.

Processing Time and Notification

  • Allow a minimum of three business days, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm., to process the application.
  • An email acknowledging receipt is sent to the email provided on the application. 
  • Upon admission, registration instructions are sent to the email provided on the application. Check the spam folder.

Transcripts and Grades

  • Transcripts are not required for the application. 
  • If the course has listed pre- or co-requisites or has a registration block, students may need to provide a copy of their transcript to the academic unit. To learn more, see Course Pre-Requisites and Permissions.
  • Strong academic performance is essential for success in Summer Session courses. To ensure students are well-prepared, UMD requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If student's GPA falls below this minimum, they may still apply. To be considered for an exception, students must submit an unofficial transcript and a brief explanation of the earned GPA to summer@umd.edu.

Overview

  • Visiting graduate students who want to register for graduate credit apply through UMD’s Graduate School. For complete information, including deadlines, see Non-Degree Admissions. 
  • Visiting graduate students who want to register for undergraduate credit apply through the Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
Student Type Application Opens Application Closes - Session: I, I-A, & I-B Application Closes - Session: II, II-C & II-D
Domestic Student February 18 May 15 July 1
International Student February 18 April 15 June 1

Overview 

  • Visiting undergraduate students follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
  • Application deadlines are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions.
  • Students who require their institution’s permission to take a course at UMD must apply by the posted deadline even if their institution has not yet provided such permission.

Visiting Undergraduates Must Submit an Application If They:

  • Attended in a previous Summer or Winter Session. The previous admission is no longer active and students must submit a new application.
  • Currently attend a community college.
  • Currently attend an accredited four-year institution as an undergraduate degree-seeking student.
  • Completed an undergraduate degree and want to take a course for undergraduate credit.
  • Earned a high school diploma and want to take a course for undergraduate credit.

Other Information

  • Tuition is charged at the per credit undergraduate rate based on residency. See Tuition and Fees.

Former UMD Undergraduate or Graduate Students: Only Want to Register for Undergraduate Courses

  • Follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
  • This category includes those who graduated from UMD and those who attended UMD as a degree-seeking student in a fall or spring semester.
  • Former UMD undergraduate or graduate students are eligible for an application fee waiver if registering for undergraduate courses.
  • Use the EXST contact form. Former students must include their full name and a brief statement that they understand that this application is for this session-only, will not carry over into the subsequent semester, and will not be used to graduate from UMD.

Former UMD Undergraduate Students: Want to Complete UMD Degree

  • This category includes undergraduates who attended UMD as a degree-seeking student in a fall or spring semester and want to return to complete a degree.
  • Must re-enroll via the Student Success Office.
  • Questions? Email rr-admit@umd.edu.

Former UMD Graduate Students: Want to Register for Graduate Courses

  • This category includes those who graduated from UMD and those who attended UMD as a degree-seeking graduate student in a fall or spring semester.
  • See Graduate School Non-Degree Admissions.

Current UMD Students

  • Undergraduate and graduate students who are currently registered in the spring semester can simply register.

Incoming UMD Students 

  • Undergraduate students who have accepted their offer of fall admission can simply register. 
  • Spring-admitted freshmen who enroll in Freshmen Connection are eligible to register for summer courses but must first contact fc@umd.edu for instructions.
  • Graduate students who have accepted their offer of fall admission must contact The Graduate School via email: gradschool@umd.edu.

International Eligibility

  • UMD does not issue documentation permitting study for credit for Summer Session.
  • Visiting international students seeking credit are eligible to apply if:
    • Currently attending a U.S. institution on an existing I-20, or
    • Currently in the U.S. having possession of a valid visa permitting study at a four-year institution.

International Undergraduate Applicants 

International Undergraduate Applicants - Additional Requirements

  • In addition to submitting the undergraduate application, international applicants must submit copies of the listed documents associated with their visa type to summer@umd.edu by the posted deadlines.
  • Undergraduate Applicants with J-1 Visa:
    1. Passport
    2. I-94
    3. DS-2019
    4. Letter of support on official letterhead from the sponsor granting approval.
  • Undergraduate Applicants with F-1 Visa:
    1. Passport
    2. I-94
    3. I-20
    4. Letter of approval on official letterhead from the home institution's international office granting approval AND acknowledging the dates for the session in which the student plans to register.
  • Applications submitted by students with Visas other than an F1 or J1: Evaluated on an individual basis. If eligible, applicants will be notified regarding what documentation is required for application review.

International Graduate Applicants

Terp Young Scholars

  • This 3-week summer credit pre-college program is open to rising grade 10 to graduating grade 12. Learn more!  See Terp Young Scholars.

Concurrent Enrollment

  • High school seniors are eligible to take up to seven college credits during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
  • To learn more, including how to apply and register, see Letters & Sciences - Academic Advising. Scroll down and select Special Audiences - High School Concurrent.

University System of Maryland Graduate Students

University System of Maryland Undergraduate Students

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Tuition Remission

Use the EXST contact form. Include full name and a complete statement regarding the requested action.

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