Academic Planning
All UM students are required to prepare individualized plans for completing their degrees in a timely manner in accordance to the Student Academic Success—Degree Completion Policy. In order to assist students prior to admission, prospective UM students are encouraged to create an academic plan as a part of the Pre-Transfer advising process. Upon matriculation to UM, students will work with an advisor to finalize an academic plan for graduation.
Academic Planning Steps
- Find the UM equivalents to your current and completed courses using the Transfer Credit Center.
- Download the degree requirements and four year plans for your intended UM major.
- Identify your remaining general education (CORE) and major requirements.
- Review the academic plans and undergraduate catalog for course sequences and prerequisites.
- Create an academic plan that outlines your remaining courses in a semester-by-semester format.
- Submit your academic plan for review to transferadvising@umd.edu.
Additional Resources
- General Education (CORE)
- Four Year Academic Plans
- Limited Enrollment Programs
- Majors at the University of Maryland
- Student Academic Success—Degree Completion Policy
- Transfer Credit Center
- Undergraduate Catalog
Additional Forms
Pre-Transfer Advising Program • 0110 Hornbake Library, College Park, MD 20742Phone: 301.405.9449 or 301.314.9962 • Email: transferadvising@umd.edu