UMBC-Shady Grove | UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove

Current Students: Register for Fall!

It's not too late to receive advising clearance and register for fall.

International Student Arrival Guide

Are you a new international student for Fall 2022? Check out this helpful arrival guide!

Admitted? Register for Orientation!

If you are admitted to UMBC-Shady Grove for Fall 2022, don't forget to register for orientation.

Apply Now for USG Scholarships

Current and prospective UMBC-Shady Grove students can apply now for scholarships through USG!

Mechanical Engineering Now Available for Fall 2022!

Be a part of the first cohort of Mechanical Engineering students at UMBC-Shady Grove!

Book Your Pre-Transfer Advising Appointment Now!

Make your transfer to UMBC-Shady Grove a smooth one with help from one of our advisors!

Looking for Housing?

USG has resources for students looking for housing in the area!

UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove is located in Rockville, MD in the heart of Montgomery County. With seven undergraduate and six graduate programs available, it offers the academic reputation of UMBC in a convenient location with easy access to the government agencies, contractors and major healthcare organizations that call the area home.

Students can begin to claim their future with internships and field placements, as well as the outstanding instruction for which UMBC faculty are known. As one of nine institutions at the Universities at Shady Grove, UMBC is part of a consortium of schools within the University System of Maryland, an arrangement which allows students to explore a wide range of outlooks and opportunities as they complete their UMBC degree.

Explore All Our Programs

Computer Science History Mechanical Engineering Political Science Psychology Social Work Translational Life Science Technology

Biotechnology Cybersecurity Data Science Industrial / Organizational Psychology Organizational Consulting Technical Management Training and Talent Development

Apply to UMBC. Complete your degree. Achieve career success.

UMBC-Shady Grove provides an affordable and convenient opportunity for students who have begun their studies at any two-year or four-year institution to complete their academic careers in the heart of Montgomery County.
At Shady Grove, you’ll become a part of the UMBC network. Through empowered decision making and connections, our community of innovative thought-leaders are ready to reach together with you to achieve your goals.
With a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, and internship partners at dozens of cutting edge industries within the greater DC metropolitan region, you'll leave campus ready to claim a bright future in whatever career you choose.

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