At University of Maryland Global Campus, we believe our military servicemembers and veterans and their family members deserve the opportunity to earn a respected bachelor's or master's degree that builds on their experience and prepares them for the next step in their careers and their lives. UMGC offers
Courses online or in a hybrid format at military installations around the world
Dedicated military and veterans advisors who can help you find the program that is right for you
Career-focused programs in many high-demand fields, such as business, cybersecurity, healthcare, IT, and more
Credit for your military experience and training so you may be able to complete a degree in as few as two years
Help with tuition assistance for servicemembers and scholarship opportunities for servicemembers and military spouses
Active-duty military students, reserves, and their spouses and dependents may be eligible for the Military New Graduate Student Savings Program. Get started this summer or fall and you could save 30 percent—or $144 per credit—on most master’s degrees and graduate certificates. Find out if you qualify.
UMGC is a respected and accredited state university designed to fit into the busy lives of working professionals. You can choose from more than 125 programs in areas like
At UMGC, we thank our military for their service and strive to serve them with an affordable education. Last year, UMGC awarded over $15 million in scholarship funds to our students. We also offer a special military tuition rate and scholarships for active-duty servicemembers, spouses, veterans, and caregivers. We are proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Program School and are here for you to help navigate Tuition Assistance and Veteran Education Benefits. We offer
Hybrid courses that allow you to maximize your housing allowance
Flexible transfer credit policies that allow you to receive up to 90 credits for what you've learned on the job, in the military, or in prior college coursework
Our interest-free monthly payment plan
Access to no-cost digital resources, which have replaced textbooks in nearly every course
We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 53,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members, and we boast the following accolades:
Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 1 "Best for Vets" in Primarily Online Education for 2022
Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education-Teaching-Administration for 2022
We're committed to helping you transition to a post-military career you want in the field you love. For almost a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no cost, and for the rest of your life. We're proud to offer
Virtual recruitment fairs for servicemembers and veterans
24/7 access to CareerQuest, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
Career planning resources, including resume and interview preparation tips
Community Connect, our innovative program that matches students and alumni looking for career advice or mentorship with UMGC alumni and industry professionals
Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).
University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.