University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the state’s historically black 1890 land-grant institution, has its purpose and uniqueness grounded in distinctive learning, discovery and engagement opportunities in the arts and sciences, education, technology, engineering, agriculture, business and health professions.
UMES is a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research, and highly valued graduates.
UMES provides individuals, including first generation college students, access to a holistic learning environment that fosters multicultural diversity, academic success, and intellectual and social growth.
UMES prepares graduates to address challenges in a global knowledge-based economy, while maintaining its commitment to meeting the workforce and economic development needs of the Eastern Shore, the state, the nation and the world.
Students can save up to
$2,976.00
by completing their associate degree at College of Southern Maryland and then finishing up at University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (based on average costs 2020-21).
- Transfer Admission Deadlines:
Fall Priority Deadline: April 15th
Fall Deadline: June 1st
Spring Deadline: December 1st - Physical Address: 11868 College Backbone Rd., Princess Anne, Maryland 21853
- Phone: 410-651-2200
Articulated Program Requirements:
- For the 2+3 Pharmacy Pathway Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
- Succesfully complete the requirements of CSM's Associate of Science degree in Pre-Professional Health Science (Pharmacy Track).
- Maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
- Obtain a score of at least 50 on the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).
- Have a successful interview
- For the B.S. in Technology and Engineering Education Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
- Graduate from CSM with an Associate of Arts in Teacher Education, Secondary.
- Complete the admissions application for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore following the third semester of their associate degree program.
- For the Honors-to-Honors Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
- Complete 12 credit hours in honors courses at CSM at the time of the application to UMES and the Richard A. Henson Honors Progam.
- Apply to UMES by the published priority deadline.
- Be admitted to UMES as a degree seeking student
- Apply to the Richard A. Henson Honors Program by the published deadline.
- Earned at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA at the time of the application to UMES and the Richard A. Henson Honors Progam.
Articulated Program Benefits:
- For the 2+3 Pharmacy Pathway Articulation Agreement,
- UMES will guarantee admission for up to three CSM students annually, provided they meet the requirements mentioned above.
- For the Honors-to-Honors Articulation Agreement,
- UMES will offer guaranteed admission to UMES and the Richard A. Henson Honors Program if students meet the criteria above.
- UMES will offer a financial award to UMES and the Richard A. Henson Honors Program if students meet the criteria above, as determined by student's admission's rubric scores.
view our 2+3 pharmacy pathway articulation agreement
View our 2+3 Pharmacy 2 Year to Doctorate Program Map
view our b.s. in technology and engineering education transfer pathway