Earning Transfer Credit at
University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus is an online state university headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland. Established in 1947, UMGC is a member of the University System of Maryland and, in addition to a vast array of online programs, offers hybrid classes through its classroom and service locations on military bases all over the world.
Transferring Credits to University of Maryland Global Campus
UMGC has a highly generous transfer credit policy, allowing students to transfer in up to 90 (out of 120) credit hours towards a bachelor's degree. ACE-reviewed credit sources such as AP/CLEP/DSST exams and self-paced online courses (such as those offered by InstantCert) are readily accepted at UMGC and can be used to fulfill major requirements towards your degree.
How InstantCert's Courses Transfer In
The table below shows how each of our courses transfers in at University of Maryland Global Campus. Note that the equivalencies listed in the table are NOT guaranteed. UMGC's exact credit evaluations are subject to change and you should always check with an adviser or contact UMGC to request an unofficial evaluation of the courses you intend to take before you start studying.
| InstantCert Course Title | Transfers In As |
| American Government | American Government (GVPT 170) |
| Astronomy | Lower-Level Astronomy Transfer (ASTR 116TR) |
| Business Ethics | Business Ethics (BMGT 100-496) *LL |
| College Algebra | College Algebra (MATH 107) |
| Environmental Science | Our Environment: Human Impact and Sustainable Choices (NSCI 100-362) *LL |
| Financial Accounting | Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 220) |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning (BMGT 100-330) *LL |
| Managerial Accounting | Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 300-221) *UL |
| Principles of Marketing | Marketing Principles (MRKT 100-310) *LL |
| Spanish I | Lower-Level Spanish Transfer (SPAN 116TR) |
*LL means our course transfers in as lower-level credit even though the corresponding course at UMGC is upper-level.
What is the Process for Transferring our InstantCREDIT Courses to UMGC?
As with all other ACE-reviewed courses, the first step is to create an account on the ACE Credit website. Then, as you complete each course with InstantCert, you request to have that course added to your ACE transcript. When you have completed all of the courses you plan to take, you then request that your ACE transcript be sent to University of Maryland Global Campus.
Steven Gloer
InstantCert Co-Founder
Steven is one of the co-founders of InstantCert and is constantly looking for new ways to leverage technology to make learning more efficient and productive. Reach out to him with your ideas, stories, and questions by sending an email to webmaster@instantcert.com.
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