It can feel intimidating to collect the necessary materials and commit to returning to school. But at UMass Global, we try to make it as easy as possible for you to get the education you seek. As you prepare to begin or continue your degree program, review the steps below for applying to an undergraduate degree program.

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Step 1: Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Before you can begin your educational journey at UMass Global, you first must be admitted as an undergraduate (associate and bachelor’s degree candidates). For admission, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:

You need to have completed high school or have an equivalent level of education. To verify that, we accept any of these documents:

  • High school diploma or transcript
  • General Education Development (GED) certificate
  • State-authorized high school equivalency certificate or diploma
  • State-recognized home study certificate or transcript
  • Documentation from an approved foreign evaluation service certifying completion of international high school coursework equivalent to a United States high school diploma

In addition to the above, there may be additional specific requirements for the program you want to enroll in.

Unless you have 12 transferable credits with a combined GPA of 2.0 or higher you will need to take LBSU 100 Student Success Strategies during your first session of coursework. This course equips you with strategies designed to improve your academic success, including study skills, test taking, time management, even stress reduction.

Transfer Credits

Bringing in transfer credits saves you time and money, shortening the time it takes to earn your degree.

These types of coursework may be transferable:
  • University of Massachusetts Global coursework
  • Coursework from other regionally accredited post-secondary institutions
  • Military training
  • Dual credit
  • AP Advanced Placement coursework
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Approved PLA (Prior Learning Assessment):
    • CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
    • Defense Language Proficiency Examination (DLAT/DLPT)
    • DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) scores
    • ACE or University of Massachusetts Global evaluated trainings
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Worried that you won't have a 2.0?

UMass Global offers an Academic Fresh Start program for undergrad students with past academic performance not reflective of their current ability to be successful.

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Need Assistance?

Please register with the Office of Accessible Education and Counseling Services.

Step 2: Submit an Undergraduate Application for Admission

  • Complete all required sections of the online application.
  • Check for additional program-specific requirements and forms before submitting.

Application/Admission Questions?

Call (800) 746-0082 or email apply@umassglobal.edu

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Step 3: Send Us Your Official Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities you have attended. That’s every college/university/career institution/military institution/etc. If any are missing from the list, your application will be delayed.

Once all documents have been received, your application will be evaluated, and you will be notified by email of our admission decision.

What do we consider official transcripts?

Electronic Transcripts

Electronic transcripts must be sent from your previous institution directly to us - University of Massachusetts Global Admissions Office at apply@umassglobal.edu. Electronic transcripts that have been emailed to the applicant and then forwarded to the Admissions Office are not considered official.

Paper Transcripts

Paper transcripts sent via paper format must arrive to the Admissions Office in a sealed envelope from the institution of record.

Mail all transcripts to:

University of Massachusetts Global ATTN: Office of Admission 65 Enterprise, Suite 150 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Note about transfer credit:
Only credits from regionally accredited institutions in the U.S. may be accepted for transfer.
Note on International Transcripts:
International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts and follow these guidelines Information for International Students and Applicants with Foreign Documents.

Submitting Documentation

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