University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Academics and Admissions

Academics

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a historically black, land grant university that was established in 1886 as the Delaware Conference Academy. Over the years, the academy had several name changes before it came to be known as the Eastern Shore Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College in 1919.

By the year 1970, University of Maryland Eastern Shore had established an academic system that was far above the programs taught at its neighboring colleges and universities. Current students get the benefit of honors programs and other unique study options taught in conjunction with the university

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Information Summary

Ranks 22nd in Maryland and 1197th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	77.7
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$24,216
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	20 / 1050
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	13 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	63% / 40%
Enrollment Total (all students)	3,193

Admissions

Students can apply for the spring and fall sessions by completing an online application form, which is available at the official University of Maryland Eastern Shore website.

Here are the admission requirements for prospective students:

Undergraduate Applicants

Official high school transcripts are required, in the absence of which GED scores can be submitted. You should have scored above 45 in all exams on GED.

SAT or ACT scores are also mandatory for graduates of non accredited high schools in Maryland. Students should have studied a foreign language for two years.

Transfer Applicants

Students wishing to transfer to University of Maryland Eastern Shore should have completed more than 28 credit hours in high school. Students who have attended an institution of higher learning must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

International Applicants

International students must apply six months before the spring or fall sessions start. They are required to submit all official transcripts of education, along with SAT scores and TOEFL scores.

A proof of financial self sufficiency should be submitted with copies of the I-94 form, visa, and passport.

Graduate Applicants

Students applying to graduate and doctoral programs at the university must check admission requirements with the school they are applying to. For example

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Financial Aid

Federal financial aid is available in the form of federal grants, loans, and work study programs. Students can apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore also has several scholarship programs which are extended each year to meritorious students. In order to apply for university scholarships, there are some minimum eligibility requirements:

Students must not be receiving federal aid.

Should be a U.S. citizen and have a valid social security number.

Should be taking at least 6 credits in a year.

Institutional scholarships at the university include The Abell Foundation Scholarship, The Alex Brown Continuing Scholars Fund, The Class of 1974 Scholarship, Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Award, and many more. Details can be found here.

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Students

Most of the student body resides on campus in the multiple residence halls and apartments that make a part of the 776 acre campus. These include the Court Plaza, Harford, Nuttle, University Terrace, Wicomico and several others. Enrollment to residence facilities is based upon availability.

While at campus, your free time can be effectively utilized through student clubs and activities, which focus on promoting extracurricular activities, leadership development, and community service projects, among other things. The university has an active Greek life with several chapters, including:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Zeta Phi Beta

Delta Sigma Theta

Omega Phi Psi

Other students organizations are the Gospel Choir, Biology Society, Pineapple Express, and Indian Student Association.

An important element of student learning is leadership development, which is taken very seriously by the university and the student bodies that help organize classes for it. Students learn essential skills that help them succeed in their professional careers.

The university has a recreation center that is open from Monday to Saturday. Students can enjoy activities like bowling, video games, table tennis, and billiards. The video game room is equipped with an Xbox 360 and a Wii.

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Athletics

Athletic teams at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are popularly called the Hawks. The Hawks are members of the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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Local Community

When you join the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, you will be welcomed by a small town with a population of less than 3000 people. Though it is a relatively small town, Princess Anne, has a rich cultural heritage from the mid 18th century, which has still been preserved by residents. Almost 300 structures in Princess Anne have been included in the National Register for Historic Places.

Alumni

Roger Brown, former NFL player

Art Shell, NFL Hall of Fame player

Ira Smith, minor league baseball player

Bibliography

University of Maryland Eastern Shore. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Web. June 9, 2011.
Town of Princess Anne. Town of Princess Anne. Web. June 9, 2011.

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