Computer Science
(Fall 2024 and later)
(Fall 2024 and later)
The guidelines below apply to all students enroll as new freshman at the University of Maryland or any other institution, and for students who enroll at any University System of Maryland or Maryland community colleges as freshmen in Fall 2024 and after.
Students who were enrolled at the University of Maryland, a University System of Maryland school or a Maryland community college prior to Fall 2024 should follow these guidelines.
Students applying to the University of Maryland from other institutions apply to LEPs through the general application for admission to the University by indicating their major of interest. Students are first reviewed for admission to the University, and then, if admitted, are reviewed for admission to Limited Enrollment Program majors based on LEP standards.
Transfer students must successfully complete the Gateway requirements before applying for admission to the University and will undergo a selective review process for admission to the major. Meeting the Gateway course grade and GPA requirements does not guarantee admission to the major. Academic record, co-curricular involvement, computing-related research experience or personal projects, and college-level honors and awards are considered in the admission decision.
Applicants who have completed all required course minimum grade and GPA Gateway requirements at the time of their application are notified of their admission decision in late April for fall and late October for spring. Students who are in the process of completing the required Gateways at the time of their application are notified of their admission decision to the university at the previously mentioned times, but will be notified about the major decision after the semester has ended and final grades have been calculated. Students should be sure to send their final transcript from their previous institution if they are taking classes at the time of application.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the University of Maryland and all other institutions is required for internal and external transfer students.
The following guidelines pertain to all Limited Enrollment Programs:
Transfer Students may use the Transfer Credit Services Database of Course Evaluations to determine how past, current or future courses may transfer to the University of Maryland.
Computer Science Frequently Asked Questions
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For those students not directly admitted to the major as new freshmen or external transfer students, internal transfer admission to the Computer Science major is extremely limited, and there are no guarantees that any space will be available. Students must be prepared to select an alternate major.
Students currently attending the University of Maryland who wish to switch to CMSC or add CMSC as a second major must successfully complete the Gateway requirements before applying, and will undergo a selective review process for admission to the major. The LEP application is made available by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions following the add/drop deadline of each semester. Meeting the Gateway course grade and GPA requirements does not guarantee admission to the major. Academic record, co-curricular involvement, computing-related research experience or personal projects, and honors and awards are considered in the admission decision.
Please note: Students applying for the fall semester may complete a final Gateway course during the summer, either at UMD or an approved equivalent course at another institution. In order to be considered, courses must be taken during UMD’s summer 1 Session. If the course is taken at another institution, it must be completed by the end of UMD’s summer 1 Session. Students applying to change their major for the spring semester are not able to complete gateway courses during the winter term.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the University of Maryland and all other institutions is required for internal and external transfer students.
The following guidelines pertain to all Limited Enrollment Programs:
Computer Science Frequently Asked Questions
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All students accepted directly as freshmen to a Computer Science major in fall 2024 or later must complete a series of benchmark courses and a review at 45 credits earned at the University of Maryland.
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all courses is required at the 45-credit review.
Computer Science Frequently Asked Questions
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College Park Campus
College of College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Phone: 301‐405‐2080
Email: cmnsque@umd.edu
Computer Science Frequently Asked Questions
Shady Grove Campus
Major not available at Shady Grove.
