Overview
Post-Baccalaureate Programs describes programs that begin after students have completed an undergraduate degree and are designed specifically to support the transition to a professional school, as well as enhance an applicant’s competitiveness for admission to graduate programs. These non-degree granting programs offer a foundational curriculum that includes the same content, lectures, discussions, and labs offered to degree-seeking students. Courses are offered in the evenings on weekdays to accommodate working professionals. Once admitted, post-baccalaureate students are not required to follow a specific plan of study. Rather, students can choose to take all the courses offered in the program or only those courses they need to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs operate on a self-support basis. Since no state funding is provided, programs are responsible for generating sufficient revenue to pay all direct and indirect program expenses. These expenses include, but are not limited to, administrative salaries and benefits, instructor salaries and benefits, course-related expenses, offices, telecommunications (travel, marketing, and rentals). Course registration is restricted to students admitted into the program.
Post-baccalaureate programs are listed on the Post-Baccalaureate Programs microsite. The program microsites provide students with information on the enrollment and registration process, course offerings, advising, orientation, new student requirements, UMD services and resources, academic and financial deadlines, tuition and fees, and payment.