Are you considering applying for admission or starting your first class(es) at University of Maryland Global Campus this Spring? If so, this event is made for you! You are cordially invited to join our interactive, virtual Jumpstart event. You will engage and network with UMGC admission advisors, success coaches, tuition coordinators, military and veteran support experts, alumni and faculty. Learn valuable time management and organizational skills, preview UMGC’s online classroom and prepare for your successful first term and beyond.
Unique among institutions of higher education, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to meet the educational needs of adult students and the U.S. military. A pioneer in distance education, UMGC has always looked for new and better ways to serve students. Today UMGC has grown to be the largest public online university in the nation, serving busy professionals around the world. From soft skills to industry-specific expertise, UMGC can help you become more valuable in your current role and in the job market. We offer 125+ degrees, specializations, and certificates, including programs in high-growth fields like cyber security , data analytics, business and healthcare.
Hear from members of the UMGC community on how to best prepare for success and what to expect in your educational journey. Panelists include faculty, alumni, career service advisors, success coaches, and student affairs leaders. While gaining unique insights and tips on how to be a successful UMGC student, you can also submit your questions to the panelists via chat.
UMGC Faculty, UMGC Alumni, UMGC Career Services and UMGC Success Coach
Learn more about the multiple payment options from UMGC tuition coordinators from our Tuition Planning team. We will present an overview of how to apply for financial aid, use military tuition assistance, corporate tuition benefits, scholarships and our interest free monthly payment plan to invest in yourself through your UMGC education. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions as part of the live Q&A portion of the presentation.
UMGC Tuition Coordinators
Learn how to navigate UMGC’s online classroom, how to access your no cost educational resources, how to connect with available tutoring, UMGC’s online library and the Effective Writing Center in our live presentation facilitated by an admission advisor or student success coach. You will see a live demonstration of an actual UMGC online classroom and submit questions in a live Q&A session.
UMGC Admission Advisors
The Veterans Initiatives Office will provide an overview of several topics including: which programs are designed to meet job market demands; explore how UMGC is uniquely designed for adult learners; how to accelerate your path using transfer credits while benefiting from affordable tuition and rolling admissions; and learn about the support and career services available to our military servicemembers, veterans, and their families. You will have the opportunity to submit questions for the presenters as well.
Military Education Coordinators