Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Does the Graduate School maintain minimum GRE and / or TOEFL score requirements?
The Graduate School does not set minimum GRE requirements; each graduate program sets their own standards for GRE scores. There are, however, minimum Graduate School requirements for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Applicants with a score of 575 on the paper based test or 233 on the Computer based test (CBT) and above (with no sectional score below 50) may qualify an applicant for full admission. Applicants who score between 475 and 574 on the paper based test or 153-232 on the CBT may be considered for provisional admission, and will be required to take an English language proficiency examination upon arrival at the University of Maryland.
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Minimum Requirements for Applicants
Masters Program Doctoral Program
Minimum GPA of 3.2 Minimum GPA of 3.5GRE Combined Scores
Minimum Score = 1950 (Quantitative + Verbal + Analytical)Please note: Analytical Scores are converted from the 1.0 to 6.0 scale
example:
A 5.0 Analytical Score is converted to [ (5.0*100) + 200] = 700 ] - I have completed my application, but I am having trouble logging in to my Application Supplemental Form (ASF).
For issues related to the Application Supplemental Form (ASF), online letters of recommendation, or logging into your MEGS record, please contact the MEGS Support team at gradschool@umd.edu.
- How can I check the status of my application?
You may check your application and document status via www.apra.umd.edu. There you may log in using your ASF login and date of birth. umd.edu.
- Are there graduate level non-degree options at the University of Maryland? If so, how can I apply?
Non-degree seeking students wishing to take graduate classes at the University should apply as Advanced Special Students. Advanced Special Students must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and fulfill other admissions criteria. Advanced Special Students must either apply online or come in person at the Graduate School (2123 Lee Building), must pay the $60 application fee, and must supply official undergraduate or graduate transcripts. Advanced Special Students are not eligible for any form of financial aid, including fellowships, assistantships, and work study.
- How will I fund my Graduate Education
The Department of Aerospace Engineering has the goal of providing funding for all full-time graduate students who are making good progress towards their degree. This funding takes the form of:
* Research Assistantships (RAs)
* Teaching Assistantships (TAs)
* Fellowships
* Scholarships
- I was recently awarded a University-funded assistantship. How do I get my money and tuition remission?
The department of aerospace engineering will manage the disbursement of assistantship thorugh the Financial Aid system. Please contact the Business Manager, Ms. Debora Chandler deborac@umd.edu or Director of Administration Mr. Otto Fandino ofandino@umd.edu for additional questions or concerns.
