Transfer Partnership Programs

Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP) and the Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP)

Thinking of transferring to UMD main campus? Apply to be a member of MTAP and receive benefits such as guaranteed admission, tuition discounting and dual enrollment opportunities.

The TTP program is designed to benefit MC students who plan to transfer to a UMD Bachelor's degree program at the Universities at Shady Grove. TTP students are eligible for admission into one of the USG programs, tuition discounting, dual admission, and early access to academic advising.

Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) and Raptor to Retriever (R2R)

Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) – UMBC offers admission in the TSA Program for students intending to complete a degree at their main campus or USG Campus. Members are allowed to take coursework at UMBC at a 25% reduced UMBC tuition rate while attending MC, and participate in UMBC campus events and activities.

Raptor to Retriever (R2R) - Students interested in transferring to one of UMBC's bachelor's degree programs offered at the Universities at Shady Grove may benefit from R2R, which provides students with an application fee waiver to UMBC, priority orientation and advising, and more.

Bee Line Program

For students interested in the B.S. in Health Systems Management or B.S. in Simulation and Digital Entertainment degrees offered at the Universities at Shady Grove, the Bee Line Program provides students with guaranteed admission, priority advising, and dual-enrollment opportunities.

Alliance Program

As a student at MC, you are automatically enrolled in the UMUC Alliance Program; MC students may be eligible for dual enrollment options, guaranteed admission, a completion scholarship, advising and an application fee waiver.

Hawk Line Program

For students interested in the B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management or B.S. in Construction Management Technology by UMES at the Universities at Shady Grove, Hawk Line provides students with priority advising and guaranteed admission to the B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management or B.S. in Construction Management Technology.

Transfer Opportunity Program at Shepherd (TOPS)

Students who meet the eligibility requirements for TOPS will be provided with early academic advising, tuition discounting, and priority housing opportunities at Shepherd.