Important MTAP Update

MC student with strong grade point averages that are not in MTAP are being denied admission to the University of Maryland.

Maryland must hold spots for MTAP students who are guaranteed admission as well as spots for students earning and Associates Degree with a 2.0 grade point average. These spots are squeezing out other students even ones with grade point averages above a 3.0 who are not MTAP.

For this reason please encourage any student showing interest in the University of Maryland to apply to MTAP by the deadlines below.

Plan to Transfer to Maryland - Spring Semester 2013 (Jan. 2013)

Deadline: June 1, 2012

Must complete at least 15 credits at the community college and successfully complete MTAP requirements by Fall Semester 2012

Plan to Transfer to Maryland - Fall Semester 2013 (Aug. 2013)

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013

Must complete at least 15 credits at the community college and successfully complete MTAP requirements by Spring Semester 2013

Also Maryland has added another requirement regarding guaranteed admission for MTAP students and that is that they must apply by the priority deadline of March 1 for fall and August 1st for spring to guarantee admission.

Below is a list of all of the criteria for guaranteed admission for MTAP students.

MTAP Completion Requirements:

1. Complete 30 college credit hours or an associate's degree or transfer studies certificate from a MTAP partner community college


2. Complete Fundamental Studies English and mathematics


3. Complete MTAP requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or a B average; all previous institutions attended and current community college transcripts will be considered to meet cumulative GPA requirements of MTAP


4. Work closely with your community college counselor in order to ensure you complete the above MTAP requirements and meet the program's guidelines at your college


5. Apply to transfer to the University of Maryland by the priority application deadline