Browse through frequently asked questions around how to apply for admission to UMass Global, transcripts, admission requirements and more.
Yes, but the process differs depending on the requested change.
UMass Global has a fully online application at www.umassglobal.edu/apply.
No, there is no application fee to apply to UMass Global. This aligns with our commitment to affordability and to serving busy working adults, many of whom are balancing jobs, parenting, and other responsibilities while they finish their degree. By removing the fee and keeping the process easy to apply, students can take the first step toward their goals without an upfront cost or added barrier.
Your enrollment coach is your main point of contact for your application status, requirements, and next steps. They can answer most general questions about programs, deadlines, and what to submit, and will help you stay on track as you move toward enrollment.
If you have not yet been contacted by an enrollment coach, you can call (800) 746-0082 or email enroll@umassglobal.edu to be connected with someone who can support you.
Follow these steps to view your status and any remaining items:
After you submit all required application documents, your admission review typically takes about 3–10 business days, depending on your academic level and program.
You’ll receive your official admission decision by email from the Office of Admission, and then your enrollment coach will reach out to walk you through your next steps and answer any questions.
If you are admitted but decide to start in a later trimester, you may defer your start for up to one year from your original admission term. To change your start term, simply email apply@umassglobal.edu and request the “After-Admit Change of Start Term Request” form when you are ready to enroll.
Please note: if you are admitted to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership program and do not start in the term to which you were admitted, you will need to submit a new application for a future term.
After submitting your online application, additional required documents can be sent the following ways:
Mail: University of Massachusetts Global
ATTN: Office of Admission
65 Enterprise, Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Email: apply@umassglobal.edu
Please do not email test scores or transcripts unless sent directly from the registrar’s office of your former learning institution.
Yes, we can start processing your application with your unofficial transcripts. You may upload them to the Education History section of the online application for admission or email them to admtranscripts@umassglobal.edu to expedite your admission.
Official transcripts are still required and must be submitted by the end of your first session.
An official transcript is one sent directly from the institution of record to University of Massachusetts Global.
Electronic transcripts must be sent from your previous institution directly to us - University of Massachusetts Global Admissions Office at admtranscripts@umassglobal.edu. Electronic transcripts that have been emailed to the applicant and then forwarded to the Admissions Office are not considered official.
Paper transcripts sent via mail must arrive at UMass Global's Admissions Office in a sealed envelope from the institution of record. A transcript issued to the applicant may be accepted if it is delivered in the official unopened and sealed envelope from the institution of record.
No. Transcripts are not required for the added authorization credential programs, or the California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) authorization.
Admission requirements vary by program. Check the current catalog for specific requirements related to your program of interest. When filling out the online application, you must list your complete academic history regardless of the transcript requirements. This includes all colleges, universities, career institutions, military institutions, etc., where you earned academic credit.
For undergraduate applicants: UMass Global will attempt to order official transcripts from all institutions you list on your application whenever those schools allow authorized third-party ordering. Please review the Transcript Guidelines for details on which transcripts are required and how they must be sent. Some institutions do not permit third-party requests, so be sure to monitor your email for confirmations and any notices that you may need to order a transcript yourself.
For graduate applicants: If you are applying to a School of Education program, UMass Global will also attempt to order official transcripts from all institutions listed on your application, subject to each school’s third-party ordering policies. For all other graduate programs, you are responsible for ordering and sending your official transcripts directly, following the same Transcript Guidelines and any instructions sent to you by email.
This admission option is allowed for newly or readmitted undergraduate students who believe that their historical academic performance is not reflective of their current demonstrated ability to be successful. The option will ignore all academic coursework at any institution of higher education 10 or more years prior to the time of applying. It can only be used at the point of admission or readmission to University of Massachusetts Global.
Once admitted under academic fresh start, the student will not receive credit for courses taken ten or more years prior to the date of admission to University of Massachusetts Global. Ignored coursework cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite or degree requirements at University of Massachusetts Global.
UMass Global accepts general education block transfers from institutionally accredited colleges or universities in accordance with state standards and participates in the California Community College “Degree with a Guarantee” program. Use our comprehensive coursework transfer database to look up courses you've taken and determine how they may apply to UMass Global required courses.
For those who are applying to a UMass Global MyPath the process of evaluating existing credit includes:
UMass Global MyPath programs are specifically designed to allow you to leverage existing skills and knowledge as you progress through your degree. Here's how it works:
