Guaranteed Admission & Scholarships for Dual Enrollment Students

If you're a current high school student enrolled in both high school and college courses, you may qualify for guaranteed admission to UBalt, along with merit-based scholarships up to $6,000 per year.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Participate in a dual enrollment program (UBalt-sponsored or through another USM institution or Maryland Community College)

• Earn a grade of “C” or better in a General Education math or writing course

• Graduate high school or earn a GED within 3 years of your desired start term

• Have a 2.75 weighted high school GPA

• Score 1000 SAT (with no single score below 400) or 16 ACT

• Apply by April 1 for fall or November 1 for spring

• Complete the UBalt application process

How to Apply:
Submit the First-time Undergraduate Application and indicate you're enrolled in both high school and a college/university.

Note: Regular admission standards apply to students under this policy. Admission may be conditional until all criteria are verified.

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UBalt & Bard Early College: Making Your Degree Pathway Easier

 

Bard Early College (BEC) students who meet the following criteria are guaranteed admission to UBalt:

• On track to complete the BEC program

• Earn the Associate Degree or at least 60 college credits from BEC

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the college program at the time of application

Application Requirements and Eligibility:

 

For BEC students with 29 or fewer college credits (excluding AP credits):

• Complete the First-time Undergraduate Application, including all required documents 

• Meet first-time undergraduate admission requirements

• Be eligible for undergraduate scholarships

• Participate in the First Year Experience program

For BEC students with 30-59 college credits (excluding AP credits):

• Complete the Transfer Application, including all required documents

• Be eligible for transfer-level scholarships

• Take the Introductory Experience Course

• Option to join the First Year Experience program

For BEC students with 60+ college credits (including AP credits):

• Complete the Transfer Application, including all required documents

• Be eligible for transfer-level scholarships

• Take the Introductory Experience Course (no First Year Experience program)

For BEC students not meeting guaranteed admission criteria:

• Apply as a first-year or transfer student, as appropriate

• College credits will be applied toward your UBalt degree, provided you earn a grade of C or better

Learn more by talking to your designated admission counselor.

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