How to Apply

Please read all instructions below before completing your online application. We suggest that you reserve about 30 minutes to complete the online application.

To apply, you must submit the online application and all required documents to the UMB School of Graduate Studies along with the required nonrefundable application fee. The School of Graduate Studies will not process or review an application until the application fee is paid.

Application Instructions

All of your information is transmitted through a secure server and is kept fully confidential. Your application information and accompanying credentials are reviewed by faculty admissions representatives of the department to which you are applying as well as by members of the School of Graduate Studies staff.

1. Click the 'Apply Now' button above to create a Log-in ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Select "First Time Applicants Click Here.") Your Log-in ID and PIN enable you to return to your application as many times as you wish before your final submission to the School of Graduate Studies.
2. Select your desired degree program by selecting the appropriate 'Applicant Type' from the drop-down menu. (All School of Graduate Studies programs are listed under 'Grad.') Select the appropriate 'Admissions Term.'
3. Follow the online instructions for completing the remainder of the application; be sure to complete each section of the application under the 'Application Checklist.'
4. If you are applying to more than one graduate program you must exit SURFs and then log back in using your original Log-in ID and PIN; select 'New' under the Application Menu and then complete another application selecting a different desired degree program ('Application Type'). You must pay an additional application fee for each program applied to.
5. Be sure to use the same Log-in ID and PIN when applying to more than one program; do not apply for the same program twice.

You may stop and save your work to continue at a later time while completing the online application. Please note, however, your application will not be reviewed or considered until it is submitted successfully, nor until all required items are received and the $75 fee is paid.

Before you click the ‘Submit’ button of your online application print each page for your records. Write down your Log-in ID and PIN and keep them in a secure place for future reference when checking the status of your application.

Before Completing your Application

Graduate School Requirements - Before completing the online application, please review the School of Graduate Studies admissions requirements and guidelines in the "Admissions" section of the Graduate Catalog here.

Program Specific Requirements - Many programs have additional requirements such as an interview or a CV. It is important that you contact the office of the program to which you are applying to about additional admission requirements. Failure to do so may result in applications not being considered.

Documents Needed for Application Review

In addition to completing the online application, you are required to submit the following items as part of your application for admission:

Send to the School of Graduate Studies

• Transcripts - An official transcript from every institution previously attended or currently attending must be submitted in a sealed envelope, as prepared by the sending institution. Electronic transcripts from University System of Maryland institutions will be accepted in lieu of official, sealed transcript.

Transcripts may be sent to:
University of Maryland, Baltimore
The Graduate School ATTN: Admissions
620 W. Lexington St., RM 1110
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Official electronic transcripts may be sent directly from your degree-granting institution to gradapply@umaryland.edu