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Transfer Access Programs Currently, Transfer Access Programs (TAP) include the University of Maryland, College Park Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP) and the University of Baltimore Bee Line. Stay tuned as additional USG partner institutions will likely be signing on to offer their own Transfer Access Programs next semester. USG’s Transfer Access Programs in conjunction with MC have been a rousing success thus far. Recruitment for the Spring saw a record number of applications and MC students selected for both the UMD Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP) and the University of Baltimore Bee Line. Initial data from a review of the first year of the TTP shows many positive trends related to AA completion, MC GPAs, and GPAs upon completion of the first semester in the UMD program at USG.   USG’s Transfer Access Program Coordinator, Amandalynn Green, will be visiting the MC campuses throughout the semester. Amandalynn can be reached at agreen16@umd.edu. Please refer to the schedule below and encourage interested or current Transfer Access Program students  to set up appointments or drop by.   MC Rockville – Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am-5:30pm, MT-305E MC Germantown – Tuesdays, 9am-5:30pm, SA-172 MC Takoma Park/Silver Spring – By appointment only; encourage interested students to send email. USG will again be hosting Transfer Access Program Information Nights this semester for interested students to learn more. The next event will be on Wednesday, April 1st, from 6:30-8:30pm. Scholarship Update As most of you are aware, students at USG can apply not only for scholarships from their home institutions, but also from USG directly. For the Spring 2015 semester, we received 523 scholarship applications from students at USG and expect to award approximately $177,000. This represents a 46% increase in awarded scholarship funds as compared to the Spring 2014 semester. It also brings the total awarded during the 2014-2015 academic year to over $800,000! Student and Academic Services Spotlight At USG, we strive to provide students with all the tools they need for success – without having to leave campus. USG’s Student and Academic Services (SAS) consists of five centers that work together in support of this mission: The Office of Student Services (OSS) strives to offer students a healthy school/life balance while promoting academic and professional success. OSS provides assistance in the following areas: Financial aid and scholarships International and veteran student services Registration and course sharing Student organizations and student life ​The Career & Internship Services Center (CISC) assists students with career advising and professional development needs and they prepare for and secure internships and jobs. CISC offers: Resume and cover letter assistance Weekly job and internship postings Interview preparedness training Career assessments to help determine pathways Workshops and events designed to connect students to regional employers The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides services and support to help students achieve their academic best, such as: Personalized academic coaching and tutoring Workshops for textbook reading, time management, and more Writing consultations Disability Support Services The Center for Counseling & Consultation (CCC) offers free services to enhance students’ overall well-being: Individual, group, and couples counseling Interest and personality testing Workshops to promote the mind-body connection Daily walk-in hours and crisis management The Center for Recruitment & Transfer Access (CRTA) provides services and guidance to prospective students considering programs at USG via: Open House events and campus tours Transfer Access Program advising Weekly walk-in hours for on-on-one guidance The USG Student Ambassador Program

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