University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Maryland, College Park accepts transfer credits. Additionally, University of Maryland, College Park has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 89% of students who start college at University of Maryland, College Park finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Maryland, College Park may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of Maryland, College Park?

University of Maryland, College Park has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Maryland, College Park directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Maryland, College Park

When choosing a major, University of Maryland, College Park students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland, College Park allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Maryland, College Park false.University of Maryland, College Park offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Maryland, College Park

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Does University of Maryland, College Park Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Maryland, College Park directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Maryland, College Park Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Maryland, College Park true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Maryland, College Park Give AP Credit?

✅ University of Maryland, College Park true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Maryland, College Park Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Maryland, College Park true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Maryland, College Park.

Does University of Maryland, College Park Require Internships?

🟨 University of Maryland, College Park does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Maryland, College Park

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University of Maryland, College Park Library

The main library on campus is the McKeldin Library and there are 6 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Maryland, College Park

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Maryland, College Park does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Maryland, College Park have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Maryland, College Park has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Maryland, College Park include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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