Graduate FAQs

Q: What are the basic admission requirements?
Admission to graduate study at the University of Baltimore is granted to any applicant with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution whose academic qualifications indicate promise of success in graduate study. Admission to the University of Baltimore is determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or sexual orientation.

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Q: How do I apply for admission?
The following items must be submitted:

  1. Electronic graduate application form.
  2. Application Fee: $30 online, $45 paper application, $60 after the application deadline.
  3. Official transcript from all higher educational institutions attended.

Submit application materials to:
Office of Graduate Admission
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-5779

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Q: What other documents must be submitted for admission?
See the Graduate Program page for program specific requirements.

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Q: From where do I request an application?
You can apply online or download and print the application .  In addition, you can apply online using the University System of Maryland Undergraduate/Graduate Online Application for Admission.

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Q: Do I need to apply online or can I use a paper application?
Including the UB/Towson MBA program, the University of Baltimore prefers you use the electronic applications. The UB/Towson MBA accepts only online applications.

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Q: What is the suggested application filing date?
The following programs admit new students for the fall semester only:
Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) -- February 1
Doctorate of Communication Design (DCD) -- April 1
Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) -- April 1
 

All other programs have rolling admission:

Although UB has a policy of rolling admissions, it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all application materials by the appropriate deadline to ensure full consideration.

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Q: Does UB offer programs in both business and liberal arts?
UB offers programs in business through the Merrick School of Business. Liberal arts programs are offered through the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts. For information about the programs offered go to: Merrick School of Business
and Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts

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Q: What is the UB/Towson MBA program?
The University of Baltimore / Towson University MBA (UB/Towson MBA) offers many advantages not found in other MBA programs. You will be enrolled in one program combining the strengths of two of the best business schools in the region. Ninety percent of the professors hold terminal degrees and experience in their fields. The MBA program offers students a collaborative learning environment and an innovative, relevant, and quality curriculum providing real world learning inside and outside of the classroom. Both institutions are accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body of degree programs in business administration and accounting.

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Q: Are there standardized test requirements?
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required for all graduate business programs. (Scores from the GRE, LSAT, MCAT or PCAT may be substituted.)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for the Master's in Applied Psychology, the Master’s in Interaction Design and Information Architecture, the Doctor of Communications Design and the Doctor of Public Administration.

Contact information for the test administrators:
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
Educational Testing Services
P.O. BOX 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000 USA
609.771.7670
www.ets.org/gre

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Educational Testing Services
P.O. Box 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541-6103 USA
609.921.9000
www.mba.com/mba/takethegmat

The University of Baltimore's institutional code for the GRE is 5810. The GMAT requires codes specific to the UB program of study and may be found on the GMAT Web site.

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Q: Do you offer any test preparation for the GMAT or GRE?
The Academic Resource Center offers preparatory sessions for the GMAT exam and other academic resources. Go to The University of Baltimore » GMAT Preparation for more information. The ARC does not currently offer courses in preparation for the GRE.

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Q: Can the GMAT requirement be waived? 
A  request for GMAT waiver can be submitted and will be reviewed by the Committee on Graduate Admissions & Retention. The Committee will carefully examine an applicant's academic and professional qualifications to determine if the GMAT requirement can be waived.

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Q: What happens after I submit the application?
You are assigned and mailed a User ID and Password. This allows you to log into the PeopleSoft Self Service web portal, MYUB

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What if I lose or forget my user ID and password?
If you lose or forget your user ID and password you can reset them on the Self-Service Password Reset  page.

Q: What is the status of my application?
Graduate program directors make admissions decisions after all application materials are submitted and the application is complete. Once an Admission decision is made, you are notified in your MyUB account and by mail.

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Q: How do I qualify for Maryland in-state residency?
Please see the Maryland Residency Form and guidelines to apply and be considered for in-state residency.

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Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
If you are a new student to UB, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on the FAFSA web site at www.fafsa.ed.gov by March 1 (deadling for priority consideration).  For further instructions please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

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Q: Can I visit the campus and take a tour?
The university offers campus tours Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. To make a reservation, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 410.837.6565. 

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Q: Can I talk personally with an Admissions Counselor? If so, how do I contact them?
Admissions counselors are available by email (gradadmissions@ubalt.edu) and phone at 410.837.6565.  Students interested in scheduling an appointment with a counselor should contact us by phone.

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Q: What student support services does UB offer?
Many student and academic services offices are open 8:30 am to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Friday. These offices include admissions, financial aid, student involvement, records, the business office and student advising. In addition, the bookstore, the library and the student lounges have scheduled their hours according to the needs of commuter students.
Visit online to see a list of student support service offices.

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Q: What resources are available to help students with housing?
Although there is no housing on campus information regarding off-campus housing in the area is available from the Rosenberg Center for Student Involvement . The staff maintains listings of houses, apartments, and rooms to rent or share, as well as names of other students looking for housing. Please visit the RCSI housing link for listings and information.

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Q: UB is an urban campus, what is in place for safety?
UB's Department of Public Safety is divided into four components: police, security, parking enforcement and transportation. Public Safety provides shuttle bus service between parking facilities and University buildings at approximate 15-minute intervals, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday.
When the Shuttle Service ends, police escorts are available between University facilities during the following time periods: 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Friday; and from sundown to 11:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

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Q: I was a student at UB in past years and was interested in finishing my degree.
You must be formally readmitted if you have not taken any classes for credit at UB for more than two consecutive semesters and have not received an official leave of absence from the dean of your college.

Graduate students seeking readmission must have their decision approved by the appropriate department. You must submit a new application and application fee. Depending on the program, you may need to submit a new personal essay or statement of interest. Documents from your original file may be available for use with your new application.

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Q: Can I take courses at UB to transfer back to my home institution?
A student who has matriculated into a graduate or professional studies program at another regionally recognized university and who is in good standing may be accepted for course enrollment on a space available basis. Visitors from other universities must file an application as a visiting student. A letter of introduction from your program director, citing the foregoing conditions, is required in lieu of meeting other GMAT or transcript requirements. This letter should state what specific courses (name, number, semester and section) are being approved by your home institution.

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Q: I am a student at another University System of Maryland school. I would like to take a course at UB. What is the procedure?
It is the policy of the University System of Maryland (USM) to allow graduate students at the University of Baltimore to register for graduate courses at any other USM school. Likewise, students at other USM institutions may register for classes at the University of Baltimore. Prior approval by the student’s academic adviser and by the Registrar at the student’s home and host institution is required.

The procedure to register for this program are as follows:

  • Provide a letter from your home institution stating that you have obtained at least sophomore status and are in good academic standing.
  • Get an inter-institutional course registration form completed by the registration office at your college or university.
  • On this form you will list the course(s) you want to take at the University of Baltimore.

The personnel in your host school can approve the course request and then fax it to the University of Baltimore Records Office at 410.837.4820. You may then register for the course. The telephone number for the Records Office is 410.837.4825 if you want to follow up. Courses taken at another USM institution through this program are counted as part of the student’s regular program at their home school and the student pays their home school tuition and fees.

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Q: How will UB let me know when I am admitted?
The Office of Graduate Admission will send you a letter offering admission for the term indicated on your application. The letter also gives you a checklist of "things to do" regarding course academic advising, course registration, parking and student ID's. The offer of admission is for that particular term only.

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Q: What do I do after receiving my admissions letter?
Admitted students must accept their offer of admission through MyUB before they can register for classes.  If you lose or forget your user ID and password you can reset them on the self-service password reset  page.

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Q: What if I was admitted to UB but decide not to attend at this time?
If you have been admitted to a graduate program and you decide you must defer your enrollment to another semester you should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions. You may defer your admission one time to the next major semester. Deferments must be requested in writing and submitted by email or regular mail. Please direct your email to gradadmissions@ubalt.edu.

If your application was incomplete or denied, you must submit a new online application and pay a new application fee.

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Q: What steps do I take to register for class?
Your first step is to see your academic advisor. Academic Advisors assist students in planning their academic careers and in selecting appropriate courses to satisfy degree requirements. Students are required to see their advisor before the first registration, in addition to any add/drop activity.

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Q: Where do I find the schedule of classes?
The course schedule is only available online through the Records Office. Our Course Schedule works in real time so you know how many seats are available in classes at the moment you're looking at them. Check out the Advanced Search features to help you find classes to meet your scheduling needs.

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Q: How do I register for classes?
After seeing your academic advisor, you can register at the Record’s Office in AC 126 or online through MyUB

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Q: How will I know if my registration is complete?
You may check your schedule of classes at MyUB. Registration is considered complete when

  1. payment is made in full;
  2. payment arrangements have been made;
  3. the student has enough financial aid to cover half the full balance;
  4. the student has on file in the Bursar's Office a signed and approved deferred payment contract; and,
  5. The student has submitted an approved third-party contract by the specified payment deadline.

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Q: Where do I find tuition and fee schedules?
To determine your tuition for a particular semester you need to see the online tuition and fee tables.

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Q: How do I pay for my classes?
See the Bursar's Office web pages for all policies on bill payments, parking permits, financial aid refund disbursements and other information regarding accounts.

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Q: Where and how do I buy books and supplies?
You can purchase needed supplies and books in person or online at the UB Bookstore. The Bookstore is open for business Monday through Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m., Friday 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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