University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UMD Eastern Shore accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, UMD Eastern Shore has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 40% of students who start college at UMD Eastern Shore complete all the credits required within six years.

UMD Eastern Shore offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UMD Eastern Shore may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At UMD Eastern Shore?

UMD Eastern Shore has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for UMD Eastern Shore.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with UMD Eastern Shore directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UMD Eastern Shore

When choosing a major, UMD Eastern Shore students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UMD Eastern Shore.

Student Designed Majors

UMD Eastern Shore allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UMD Eastern Shore does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UMD Eastern Shore

UMD Eastern Shore offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Does UMD Eastern Shore Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UMD Eastern Shore offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UMD Eastern Shore Have An Online Program?

❌ UMD Eastern Shore does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does UMD Eastern Shore Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ UMD Eastern Shore offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UMD Eastern Shore Have An Honors Program?

✅ UMD Eastern Shore offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UMD Eastern Shore.

Does UMD Eastern Shore Require Internships?

🟨 UMD Eastern Shore does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Library

The main library on campus is the Frederick Douglass Library.

Dual Degree Programs at UMD Eastern Shore

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

UMD Eastern Shore does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UMD Eastern Shore have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UMD Eastern Shore has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UMD Eastern Shore include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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