Get Started at UMUC
Enroll in 5 Easy Steps
It's easy for military students and DoD civilians to start or continue their education with UMUC. If you are a new student wishing to enroll in courses or programs, follow the process below:
Step 1: Apply for admission
Undergraduate Students:
Complete an Undergraduate
Application for Admission and pay the $50 non-refundable fee.
Graduate students:
Complete a graduate application, pay a non-refundable
$50 application fee and submit required credentials
to be considered for admission.
Please visit the graduate
school Web site for more information regarding specific
admissions requirements for each graduate academic
program. Apply by using the Graduate
Application for Admission.
If you are applying for the Doctor of Management program, please use the Doctoral Application Form.
Transfer Students
If you are a current UMUC student relocating between divisions (UMUC Asia, Europe or Stateside), complete the divisional transfer form.
Step 2: Provide your military ID and documentation
Get Transfer Credit
Request and submit a military transcript to transfer your prior credits. Fill out the Required Documentation of Military Training.
Undergraduate students:
Fax a photocopy of your military ID or military orders with a note attached indicating you recently submitted your admission application and would like to be considered for the Maryland resident tuition rate. (Please photocopy your military ID on the lightest possible setting before faxing it so our admissions office can easily read it.) The undergraduate admissions fax number is 301-985-7978.
Information on tuition rates for the military can be found on UMUC's Tuition and Fees page.
Note: Spouses of active-duty military members are also eligible for the Maryland resident tuition rate upon submission of their dependent military ID or their spouse's military ID or orders. Under some circumstances, dependent children of active-duty military may be eligible for the Maryland resident tuition rate. Check with Admissions for dependent children eligibility.
Graduate students:
Tuition for active-duty military and their spouses is the same as for Maryland residents. Students must present copies of military service orders at the time of application.
Step 3: Plan which course(s) you want to take
Undergraduate Students
You should receive an email within 2-3 business days that will include your seven digit student ID number and password. UMUC uses an online student services system called MyUMUC, which can be accessed once you receive your student ID and password.
While you are wait for your password, we suggest you review your major's degree requirements. Use the curriculum planning worksheet for your major and determine which courses you need to take. To find the courses you need, check the current Undergraduate Schedule of Classes on our Web site and make sure there are seats available.
We will review your military and other university credit once we have received all the transcripts and you have completed a request form, which can be obtained from your military advisor. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 877-275-8682 or e-mail us at military@umuc.edu.
Graduate Students
Once you have submitted an application and fee, you will be provided a student ID and password, which will enable you to register for classes online through MyUMUC. To register for additional courses, you will need to complete the admission process including submission of transcripts and other documents if required. We encourage you to contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682) ext 7155 or 301-985-7155 or gradinfo@umuc.edu.
You may want to consult course descriptions and the Graduate Schedule of Classes, Graduate Catalog, and the Graduate School Web site.
Forgot your password? You may get your password from MyUMUC.
Step 4: Register for courses
Once you have your MyUMUC password, log in to MyUMUC and easily register for classes. Or, learn other ways that you can register.
Step 5: Pay for your classes
Pay for your classes by faxing your tuition assistance and credit card information (credit card number and expiration date) to our finance office at 301-985-7858 or 7502. Your Education Office can provide the appropriate tuition assistance documents for submission to UMUC. Your full payment needs to be received by the due date. Information regarding our monthly payment plan may be obtained by calling Academic Management Services at 800-635-0120.
If you find that you are placed on a waiting list for a class that is full, you may visit the UMUC Waiting List to check your options.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 877-275-8682 or e-mail us at military@umuc.edu.
