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
Be part of our leading program and learn advanced studies and problem-solving.
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History
Make sense of the international human past.
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Mechanical Engineering
Join the outstanding ME program at UMBC
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Political Science
Study central problems of politics through pre-law, public policy, and international affairs.
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Psychology
Get the analytical and interpersonal skills you need for a range of careers.
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Social Work
Hands-on field placement and community outreach prepare you for careers and grad school.
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Translational Life Science Technology
Learn to create innovative biotechnology solutions for health, agriculture, and the environment
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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.