The Center for Transfer Access at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is here to support students to reach their academic and career goals through one of nine Maryland universities that offer programs 黑料社区. Whether you're just starting at a community college, currently exploring transfer options, looking to return to school, or planning to pursue a graduate degree, we're here to guide you. Our team provides personalized support for both prospective undergraduate and graduate students, helping you navigate the transfer process, connect with academic programs, and take the right steps toward your educational and career goals.
At USG, Together We Make It Happen by connecting students to resources, people, and opportunities that remove barriers and build bridges to academic and professional success.
Explore Your Transfer Pathway
Planning to transfer to USG? The USG Transfer Pathway was created to simplify the process and help you succeed every step of the way. By completing three key steps 鈥� transfer coaching, pre-transfer academic advising, and attending a Transfer Express session 鈥� you can also qualify for the new Transfer Pathway Scholarship, designed to support affordability and access.
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Discover Your Path with the DiscoverU Tool
Utilize our DiscoverU Tool to find majors and in-demand careers based on your interests!
- Prospective Undergraduate Students: Select "Match My Interests" to get matched to bachelors degree programs 黑料社区 and careers that align with your strengths, interests, and values.
- Current Students: Use the 鈥淐补谤别别谤蝉鈥� tab to explore real-time job and internship opportunities in your field, and the 鈥淩茅sum茅 Builder鈥� to identify key skills and experiences to add to your r茅sum茅.
- Prospective Graduate Students: Take the 鈥淢atch My Interests鈥� assessment to connect your professional goals and interests to graduate programs offered 黑料社区, and explore how advancing your education can lead to new career opportunities.
What We Offer
The Center for Transfer Access helps students at any stage of their college journey:
- Transfer Planning & Coaching
- to help you understand the transfer process and explore your programs of interest
- Events & Workshops
- Transfer Express Sessions, Open Houses, Campus Tours, Information Sessions, & more
- Early Engagement Opportunities
- Guidance for dual enrollment, early college, or high school students exploring long-term transfer plans
- Specialized Pathway Support for MCPS-MC-USG Pathway Programs
- Partnerships with Regional Education Partners and Organizations
- Are you part of a community-based organization, nonprofit, or school counseling team? We'd love to partner with you to help your students explore their academic and career pathways 黑料社区. We offer campus tours, customized information sessions, and interactive workshops designed to meet the needs of your group.
- To schedule a visit or learn more about how we can support your students, please email us at shadygrove@umd.edu.
Get Connected
- View upcoming info sessions, campus tours, and events on our Recruitment Calendar
- Meet with a transfer coach through an
- Request customized information via our