Submitting Documents

Use the information below to determine the best way to submit all of your required application documents.

Applications are considered complete when the online application and all required documents have been submitted. All materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by the appropriate deadline for consideration. It may take up to 10 business days for recently submitted materials to be listed as received on your checklist and it is your responsibility to confirm receipt of all materials.

Application materials received after the intended deadline will be added to your file, however, we cannot guarantee they will be considered during the review of your application.

Applications

Freshman applicants can submit applications through Common App or ApplyWeb. Transfer applicants must use ApplyWeb.

Undergraduate admission applications must be completed online; UMD does not offer a paper application.

Standardized Test Scores

Official standardized test scores must be sent to us directly (electronically or mailed) by the test administrator.

You are encouraged to list UMD as a recipient of your scores when you take standardized tests so we will receive them as quickly as possible. We cannot guarantee that scores received after the application deadline will be considered during the review of your admission application.

Transcripts

Official copies of your transcripts must be sent directly by your school/institution using one of the following methods:

For international applicants, transcripts must be sent in the native language along with a certified English translation. More information regarding this process is available on the International Applicants page.

You can request that transcripts be sent to our office at any point in the application process, even if you have already submitted your online application.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation must be submitted to us directly from the recommender. We prefer one of the following electronic submission methods: