1. ENROLLMENT & ARTICULATION 301 Preparing to Enroll Articulation and Transfer Credit
Presented by: The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising &
Transfer Services, UMBC Registrar’s Office
Summer 2017

2. Welcome Transfer Students!
Academic advisors will help you meet your goals at UMBC
We have provided you with “Navigating the First Year” as a ready reference (NFY)
Right now we will help you prepare for advising and registration later today

3. Topics Academic Advising at UMBC Components of Your Degree
Schedule Building
Academic Resources

4. Academic Advising is…
A partnership between student and advisor to discuss:
Major and career choices
Adjustment to UMBC
Course selection/path to degree
Academic “extras” such as research, study abroad, and internships
Students meet with an advisor at least once each semester.
Use this section as an opportunity to describe how advising works at UMBC:

5. Student Role from advising: To get the most Make and keep appointments
Come to advising sessions prepared
Accept responsibility for decisions and follow through on actions
** Make sure to note that it is the students responsibility to review schedule once placement tests are taken, if applicable, as well as once AP scores come in and to contact their advisor if changes need to be made!

6. Components of UMBC Degree
See NFY page 5-6!

7. Major Your chosen field Depth in one area Requires from 30-80+ credits
Pre-professional study
(pre-med, pre-law) is NOT an academic major
Declare major by 45 credits, sooner if ready
Interdisciplinary Studies = design your major
UMBC offers 45 majors!
Highlight importance of variation in major credits; lower credits may need to think about adding minor, major or certificate
LIST: NFY page 20!

8. General Education Core of a liberal arts education
Breadth across fields
Many perspectives, potential careers
College-level skills in writing and mathematics
Well-educated citizens with exposure to other cultures
Use general ed classes to explore majors!

9. General Education Program
English Composition (ENGL 100) or equivalent
3 Arts & Humanities (AH) courses
3 Social Sciences (SS) courses
1 Mathematics (M) course
2 Science (S) courses, one with lab
Foreign language proficiency (L) at the 201 (intermediate) level
1-2 Global Cultures (C) courses
1 Writing Intensive (WI) course
ENGL- will discuss placements later in session…must have placement test score to register
Give examples of AH courses and explain that only certain courses are AH- must have designation
Give examples of SS courses
All students need Math, regardless of major…placement test needed before registering for math and scores will be discussed later
Natural Sciences examples are in guide…science major completes this with major requirements
Foreign Language- proficiency based on level 4 hs, AP/IB/CLEP scores, college language, international students with documentation
NFY  p. 8-9

10. Foreign Language in GEP
To graduate, all students need
“proficiency at the 201 level” in
a language other than English.
There are FOUR ways to meet this requirement:
1. Completed Level 4 of a language in High School
2. Achieved 4 or 5 score on foreign language AP test
3. Complete 201 level course at UMBC or elsewhere
(third semester of study at the college level)
4. Obtain waiver based on other evidence of skill (generally for international students)
If you placed into a higher level language, i.e. 201, you may not receive credit for 101, or 102 of that language. If the language is FREN/SPAN, 103 is a refresher course for students not ready to go into 201.

11. Foreign Language in GEP
May continue a language or start a new language
UMBC offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Wolof
Language course numbering:
101 = Elementary I
102 = Elementary II
201 = Intermediate I
Which level course to take depends on how much study in HS, how recently
Optional 103 course in French, Span reviews 101,102

12. University Requirements
Physical Education-2 courses
At least 120 academic credits
At least 30 credits taken at UMBC, at least 15 of those in upper level 300/400 courses
At least 45 upper level (300/400) credits
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Four ways to be exempt from PHED requirement. (1)Age 30 or over on first day of classes (2)Military Veteran (3)Athlete-semester sport is in season, earn PHED credit (4)Physical limitation, note from physician required. PHED courses are not academic; are Pass/Fail grading; students may take the same PHED twice to meet the requirement.

13. Extra Coursework Electives--exploring interests Optional 2nd major
Pre-professional courses
Minor = scaled down major
Certificate = courses in a skill area
How many extras can fit into your college career depends on your major

14. Degree Planning Tools “What if” Degree Audit
Applies your completed and planned
courses to a new major or minor
Helps you decide on a major or a
change to your major/minor
Academic “Pathways”– Brand new!
Available for each UMBC major
Illustrates typical courses semester by semester that would allow completion of degree in 4 years
Here’s the link:

15. Academic Resources
Retriever Learning Center in the library: 24/7 study space, plus Writing Center & Math lab
Learning Resources Center (tutoring)
Professor office hours
Study groups
Student Support Services
All resources available without fees
Hours Inside the Classroom vs Outside
- Every 1 credit inside the classroom is equal to 3 hours outside (studying, reading assignments, writing papers, doing homework)‏
Ex. 12 Credits= 36 Hours Outside of Class
- This doesn’t even count part time jobs, participating in extracurricular activities, sleep!
2. Fulltime Status
- 12 credits is fulltime
- Students must take average of 15 credits per semester to graduate in four years
- Taking into above equation, credits for the first semester is good start
Choices, Choices, Choices
- Many more academic choices than High School
- Take advantage of new opportunities (classes in areas you are not familiar with but sound interesting)‏
- Create list of classes you want to take, including:
1. Those in your proposed major
2. Those that complete GFRs
3. Those that just sound interesting
Give yourself backups!
Mention tutoring services that are already covered by tuition dollars (i.e. Math Lab, Writing Lab, Chem Tutorial, etc.)
NFY: p. 3-4

16. Transfer students welcome!!!!
New Student Courses
Transfer students welcome!!!!
Intro to an Honors University (IHU)
1 credit class to assist new UMBC students
Look for a “Y” in the course number (e.g., ENGL 100Y)
First Year Seminars (FYS)
3 credits, small class, interactive, meets a general education requirement, unusual topics
Transfer Student Seminars (TRS)
1-2 credit class to ease transfer transition
Offered in specific majors, see Fall 2017 Schedule of Classes
These courses are designed for students in their first or second semester at UMBC—freshmen or transfer students

17. “Reverse Awarding” of A.A. Degree
If you are a transfer student from a Maryland Community College who did not complete an A.A. degree, we can help you transfer UMBC courses back to your former school to qualify for the A.A. degree. If you are interested, complete the interest card when you meet with your advisor today. Website: REVERSEAWARD.UMBC.EDU

18. Make the Most of Orientation Advising
Bring ideas!
Be flexible!
Ask questions!
Volunteer information, such as AP tests taken, college courses while in high school, constraints on your schedule
Own your schedule! If you do not like the direction your class schedule is taking, speak up!

19. For Help After Orientation…
Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising
Sherman Hall-B Wing, Room 224
Walk In Advising: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
Call or for Appointments
advising.umbc.edu
Look for s from UMBC Extra Credit to help you stay on course toward graduation and beyond!
The advising office is open throughout the summer. Students who are unable to connect with an advisor in their major department should feel free to contact us for assistance.

20. Overview Part I Transfer Credit Policies
Understanding the Transfer Credit Report (TCR)
Adjustments
Part II
Degree Audit
Contacting the Transfer Services Team
Articulation 301: Articulation and Transfer Credit
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21. Types of Transfer Credit
Test Scores
Advanced Placement (AP)—sent from CollegeBoard
College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) sent from College Board
International Baccalaureate (IB) sent from IB
College-level coursework
Two-year colleges
Four-year colleges and universities
International colleges and universities including A-Levels and Study Abroad
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22. Transfer Process
OFFICIAL transcripts from previous schools are received in Admissions
Schools must be accredited
International coursework must be accompanied by a course-by-course evaluation from Educational Perspectives or Foreign Credential Services of America
Transcripts are electronically scanned in Admissions and placed in your file
Once admitted, Transfer Services team manually enters, reviews, and evaluates coursework
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23. Transfer Policies Transfer credit maximums
90 total credits maximum
Includes AP, CLEP, and IB Exam scores
60 credits from Community Colleges
65 credits for Engineering Majors only
64 credits if you’ve earned an AAT Degree from MD Community Colleges
The Degree Audit advising tool will enforce these limits
Credits transfer, not grades
Need “C-” or better for course to transfer
Exception: Maryland Community Colleges and Maryland Public Institutions prior to enrollment at UMBC
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24. Transfer Policies
General Education requirements are waived with Bachelors’ Degree from regionally accredited universities
Ds transfer toward General Education if student attended MD Community College with:
56 or more transferable credits and a completed GenEd package at previous school
Or earned Associates Degree
*Current UMBC students cannot transfer in grades of D
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25. Transfer Policies
Physical Education courses do not count towards the 120 academic credits for graduation
Requirement is 2 courses
Writing Intensive course requirement must be fulfilled at UMBC
You cannot transfer in Writing Intensive coursework
A lower-level course that is equivalent to a 300 or 400 level course at UMBC will count towards the 45 upper level credit requirement
Coursework will retain the level designation when a direct equivalent is not available
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26. Understanding Your TCR
Four types of transfer courses:
Direct equivalency
ENGL 100
General Education elective credit
AFST AHL or AFST AH_1L
Elective credit
POLI U or POLI 3U
TRAN
TRAN SSU or TRAN SS_4U
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27. Understanding Your TCRAH
Arts & Humanities
AHC
Arts & Humanities or Culture SS
Social Science
SSC
Social Science or Culture M
Mathematics S
Science (no lab) SL
Science with a lab included
LAB
Lab component only LC
GFR Language/GEP Culture C
Culture EN
English Composition PE
Physical Education
L201
201 Proficiency
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28. Transfer Credit Report

29. Course Reviews Courses designated “INFO NEEDED”
Courses you plan to use towards requirements for your major
It’s okay to have GenEd electives on your TCR and Degree Audit
Submit a detailed syllabus with a Course Review Form to
Transferred coursework cannot be re-evaluated for Writing Intensive GenEd
Evaluated Test Credit cannot be re-evaluated
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30. Registrar Home > Forms > Transfer Request Forms

31. Adjustments Any courses missing? Missing the most recent semester?
Contact the Transfer Team if there were oversights in courses, credits, or grades
Missing the most recent semester?
Send an updated official transcript to the Registrar’s Office. UMBC can only evaluate coursework that is graded
In the interim, work with your advisor to determine transferability of your coursework
Missing AP/CLEP/IB
Contact College Board and send an official copy of your test scores to Admissions
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32. Adjustments Undergraduate Catalog Transfer Credit
Lists the exams and scores which earn academic credit at UMBC
Articulation Databases
ARTSYS for Maryland Community Colleges
Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
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33. Degree Audit
Degree Audit is an advisement tool that helps students track their progress towards graduation.
UMBC Requirements
120 academic credits, GPA, 45 upper-level credits…
General Education Requirements
AH, SS, Mathematics…
Major(s), minor(s), and certificate(s) requirements
Review your audit with your academic advisor
During registration advising
Regular advising sessions
Throughout the semester
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35. Degree Audit Academic Credit Count caps at 120 academic credits
Your unofficial transcript will list your total credits earned past 120
Physical Education courses do not count towards 120 academic credits
Counted on unofficial, not on official or audit
60/90 Transfer Credit Limits are factored into your 120 academic credits
Degree Audit automatically accounts for your transfer credit limits
Degree Audit will reorganize your transfer credits if you bring in additional courses past the 60/90 limit
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36. Degree Audit Major, Minor, and Certificates Questions or concerns
Degree Audit will list the programs you declared when you applied to UMBC
If you have decided to change your major or add a minor or certificate, please submit the Declaration of Major form to the Registrar’s Office.
Questions or concerns
All academic advising questions (graduation, GenEd, and major requirements) must be directed to your academic advisor
Other questions can be sent to Degree Audit via the RT system
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37. Submitting a Request Ticket (RT)
Via myUMBC
Log in to myUMBC
At the top menu bar, click “Help,” select “Request Help” then “Transfer Services” or “Degree Audit”
Please be as specific as possible with your request so that we can answer your request fully and quickly!
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39. Registrar’s Office Beyond Orientation Sherman Hall 2nd Floor Wing B
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
RT Help System
Course Descriptions:
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