The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or ''B'' average when applying
Goal Statement: Please discuss your academic objectives pertaining to your desired program plan to study, including contemplated research projects and professional career goals. Include any of your research or background as it fits with your desired program, along with any administrative, research, or teaching experiences. We will only accept .doc and .pdf files to our application. Statements of purpose can be any length, as long as they sufficiently cover the above criteria.
Reference Contact Information: References are professors or professionals that can complete a Letter of Recommendation form. This form is sent to your desired references via email only after you have submitted your application. Please notify your references that you are including their names and email addresses on your application.
Education History: You will be asked for information regarding all previously attended universities or higher-education institutions, including years attended and degrees conferred.
Transcripts: You will have the opportunity to upload a single .pdf file as an unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts can be used for early admission considerations, however you are still required to submit official and final transcripts to complete your application.

A minimum score of 80 on the iBT is required for admission.The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC. A minimum score of 53 is required on the PTE Academic test.

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