Application Information

Instructions | Qualifications | Deadlines | Notification | Intent to Enroll

Application Instructions

1. Online Application: Click here.
   •  Admission term = Fall or Spring.
   • Select Program Code:
     • Z074 (Graduate Certificate in Economics Analysis)
     • MPEC (Masters of Professional Studies in Applied Economics)
   • GRE’s are not required.
   • Nonrefundable application fee of $75.00 is required. 
2. Application Supplementary Forms (ASF)    
   •  The ASF is used to track the status of your application.
   • You only need to fill out the part relating to the official transcript information.
   • All other information may be left blank. 
3. Official Transcripts    
   • Submit a complete set of official transcripts to:

International students have additional requirements.

Qualifications

The Graduate School at the University of Maryland has established the following minimum admission criteria:

• Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
• Applicants must have earned a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Applicants must provide an official hard copy of a transcript for all of their post-secondary work.
  • An applicant who is in the process of finishing up requirements for an undergraduate degree may apply for provisional admission. Official transcripts indicating receipt of the degree must be submitted before the end of the first semester. Registration for a second semester will not be permitted unless these documents are received by the Graduate School.

Additional Requirements by the Department of Economics

Evidence (via original transcript) of the following:

• Introductory macroeconomics course (grade of C or higher)
• Introductory microeconomics course (grade of C or higher)
• One semester of high school or college level Calculus (grade of C or higher)

Additional Requirements for International Students and Applicants with Foreign Credentials

• For information on these additional requirements, click here.
• Please note: The Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics and the Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Economic Analysis are part-time programs designed for working professionals. The University of Maryland cannot issue the immigration documents necessary for international students to study (F1 or J1 student visas). Citizens of foreign countries who currently reside in the U.S. on visas which permit them to undertake part-time study are welcome to apply provided that they submit a copy of the valid visa and I-94 card. This may be sent or FAXED using the following information:
  

  International Admissions
  Graduate Student Services
  2123 Lee Building
  University of Maryland
  College Park, MD 20742
  FAX: 301-314-9305

Deadlines

All application materials must be received by the deadlines below. International students have additional requirements.

Domestic Students:

• Term I (Fall): by June 1
• Term III (Spring): by December 1

International Students:

• Term I (Fall): by March 30
• Term III (Spring): by September 30

Notification Process

The admission notification process at the University of Maryland adheres to the following timeline:

• The academic unit makes recommendation of admission to the Graduate School.
• The academic unit informs the student of the admission recommendation.
• The Graduate School reviews all documents and application materials to ensure that minimum qualifications are met.
• The Graduate School sends the official admission decision via e-mail provided in program application.

Intent to Enroll

Once the Graduate School provides the official admission decision, the Office of Extended Studies e-mails admitted students with registration instructions. Should a student not register for his or her admission term, then the offer of admission is rescinded by the Graduate School and the student is automatically withdrawn from the program.