Information for First-Year Students Interested in UMBC-Shady Grove
All students interested in UMBC-Shady Grove are strongly encouraged to meet with a pre-transfer advisor to determine your path to a bachelor’s degree.
Consider UMBC-Shady Grove if you…
- Want a big name degree from a small college campus
- Would prefer the commute to Rockville
- Have earned or will earn 45 to 70 college credits prior to graduation or transfer from a previous high school or college
- Are interested in one of the undergraduate programs listed below and have completed the necessary prerequisite coursework
- Work or plan to work for industries or employers in the Washington, D.C., area and beyond
Undergraduate Programs Offered at UMBC-Shady Grove
Computer Science
Learn advanced creativity and problem-solving through our accredited program
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History
Focus on your future by studying the human past
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Mechanical Engineering
Build skills through real design projects in our brand-new labs
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Political Science
Study the central problems of politics through policy, pre-law, and international affairs
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Psychology
Grow your analytical and interpersonal skills for a wide range of careers
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Social Work
Prepare for your next step with community engagement and a hands-on field placement
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Translational Life Science Technology
Create innovative biotechnology solutions for today’s challenges
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Translational Life Science Technology (TLST)
If you plan to complete a four-year degree in TLST, you must complete your upper-level coursework at UMBC-Shady Grove. However, if you do not meet all of the requirements above, you should first complete your lower-level coursework at UMBC in Catonsville, MD, and you do not need to complete any additional application steps prior to enrollment.
Contact Us
If you are not eligible for UMBC-Shady Grove but would like to consider studying with us in the future, please contact us at shadygrove@umbc.edu for guidance on planning your path.