Admission to the Psychology Major for Internal and External Transfer Students

The Psychology Undergraduate Major is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). This means that students must meet additional academic requirements beyond admission to the University in order to join and remain a psychology major.

The Psychology Undergraduate Program admits students who transfer to the University of Maryland from another institution (external transfers) and students currently enrolled at the University of Maryland who want to change majors (internal transfers). There is no credit limit for admission to the major. However, transfer students must complete the Entrance Requirements for Transfer Students  BEFORE submitting an application to the major.  Students are encouraged to attend a Psychology LEP Information Session prior to submitting an application.  (Click here for dates, times and locations of Psychology LEP Information Sessions in PDF format).

Entrance Requirements for Internal and External Transfer Students

• PSYC 100 with a grade of "B" or higher

• If AP or IB credit for PSYC 100, must take PSYC 221 and earn a grade of "B" or higher.

• Math 111 or 220 or 140 with a grade of "C" or higher

• BSCI 105 or BSCI 106 or PHYS 121 or CHEM 131/132 (formerly CHEM 103) with a grade of "C" or higher

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 in all college coursework.

Other policies that apply to the entrance requirements

• Students can only repeat once course among the entrance requirements

• Courses must be taken at UMD unless previously transferred

Click here to view UMD transfer course equivalencies.

Students who have completed the Entrance Requirements can obtain an application for the Psychology major from the PSYC Advising Office (1107 Bio-Psyc), the BSOS Advising Office (2148 Tydings), or download the application here: (Click here for Application to Psychology Major, in PDF format).

Appeals for Exception to Psychology Entrance Requirements:

Students who wish to request an exception to the Admission Policy for the Psychology Major should make an appointment with a BSOS Advisor in 2148 Tydings Hall (301-405-1697) and plan to submit an "Appeal for Exception to Policy for Admission to a Limited Enrollment" form (Click here for Appeal for Exception to Policy for Admission to a Limited Enrollment Form, in PDF format).

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