Post-Baccalaureate Programs

Post-Baccalaureate Programs follow the University’s Programs, Curricula, and Courses (PCC) approval process. These programs use the Approved Semester Calendar (fall, spring, and Summer Session [6-week I or II]) and can be offered via in-person, blended, or 100% online learning. The delivery method is selected during the PCC process. In addition, programs follow the University’s VPAC Course Approval Process to create a new course, modify an existing course, or retire an existing course. Approved course descriptions are published in the Undergraduate Catalog – Approved Courses.

Post-Baccalaureate Programs establish GPA admission parameters and applicants use the admissions process set by EXST via TerpEngage. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has provided EXST with permission to admit eligible students into these non-degree programs. EXST reviews, processes, and notifies applicants on all decisions. Qualified students receive provisional admission as non-degree seeking undergraduates and are coded with the specific program major code. Admitted students are subject to all Undergraduate Academic and University policies and procedures.

Students are admitted with provisional admission. A registration block is placed on the student account and is removed when the student fulfills the required conditions for full admission. Conditions vary by program and include mandatory advising, demonstrating math proficiency via the Math Placement Test, and more. Programs are responsible for setting the requirements and for determining whether a student has fulfilled the conditions for full admission.

Post-Baccalaureate Programs follow the standard scheduling process and timeline as outlined by Office of the Registrar Course and Classroom Scheduling Services. EXST provides detailed scheduling instructions that contain program-specific information on requirements for section #’s, delivery methods, calendar types, and more. Program staff work with their Departmental Scheduling Officer to enter or review scheduling information.

Scheduled courses are published on Testudo (Schedule of Classes). Programs are responsible for academic and course content within the approved program and course parameters. Exceptions and permissions are the responsibility of the program and staff should receive SIS access for these processes. In addition, programs are responsible all academic-related issues including advising and instructor oversight.

Courses offered must meet the Maryland Higher Education Commission's (MHEC) policies on "contact hours".

For complete information on syllabi, textbooks, final grades, inclement weather and more, see the Office of Faculty Affairs – Teaching Policies and Guidelines. 

Students register for courses via Testudo (Schedule of Classes). Course pre- or co-requisites must be met. Academic-related actions and deadlines follow the Office of the Registrar-Academic Deadlines.

Registered students access course content (static and active) through the University’s Enterprise Learning Management System (ELMS) and receive support from DIT. Credits and grades earned post to the student’s official University transcript.

EXST oversees the Appeals: Exception to Academic Policy process for students who have a request for an exception relating to their registration. 

Students are assessed program tuition, mandatory fees, and course fees. Tuition and fees rates are for the academic year that runs fall semester through the end of Summer Session. Rates adjust accordingly to University-approved rates. Rates are posted at Post-Baccalaureate Programs – Tuition and Fees. 

Tuition

Assessed at the standard University-approved in-state undergraduate per credit rate. If a post-baccalaureate program student registers for a course outside of the program then the student is assessed tuition at their residency rate. Determination of residency status is made according to the Board of Regents Policy on Student Residency Classification. 

Mandatory Fees

Assessed standard University mandatory fees based on learning option (in person or online) and total registered credits. Students assessed the campus mandatory fee have full access to all campus services.

Course Fees

Assessed if student registers for a course with a University-approved fee (lab, studio, materials).

Student Payment Schedule

The payment schedule for registration associated with classes offered in Post-Baccalaureate Programs is in alignment with University protocols and is posted at Post-Baccalaureate Programs – Payment Information. 

Extended Studies Administrative Fee 

For provided administrative services, EXST charges 10% of gross tuition revenue.

Direct Expenses

• Course-related costs includes instructional salaries, fringe benefits, and the EXST administrative fee.
• All other program costs (staff salaries and benefits, course-related expenses, offices, telecommunications, goods, and/or services [travel, marketing, rentals, etc.]) are the academic unit’s responsibility and should be reimbursed via net tuition revenue distribution.

Net Revenue 

Distributable tuition revenue less direct expenses.

Distribution 

• Distribution based on an academic unit’s entire suite of course/section offerings rather than individual courses, allowing for the occasional under-enrolled course as needed for timely degree completion.
• Distribution timeline is as follows:

Overhead

EXST absorbs the campus overhead rate on all direct expenses.

• For program assistance, contact Matthew Nessan, Associate Director, Professional and Continuing Education, at 5-8240 or mnessan@umd.edu. 
• For budgeting, distribution, and operational assistance, contact Andrew Leighton, Director of Finance and Operations, at 5-0212 or aleighto@umd.edu.
• For Post-Baccalaureate Programs, academic units should use exst@umd.edu (general questions) or pp-sched@umd.edu (scheduling-related questions).