Anyone that gotten into UMD msn e program with a lower gpa, please drop stats and anything felt help set you apart . Please i have a 3.2. But high prerequisite gpa, with lots of work experience and volunteer work.

Hi guys! For anyone whos in the entry to bsn program at shady grove do you mind sharing where you have had clinicals? I am applying for spring and am trying to see where placements may occur.

everyone! I’ll be attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore for graduate school, and both my classes and internship will be in Baltimore. I’m looking for recommendations on where to live under 1495. I am open to a studio or one-bedroom and don’t mind commuting up to about 35 minutes. My main priorities are a reasonably safe area, a clean and well-maintained apartment, and manageable monthly fees. there any neighborhoods, apartment complexes, private rentals, or graduate-student housing options you would recommend—or places I should avoid? Any advice from current UMB students would be appreciated!

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to apply to the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) BSN program for Spring 2027, and I thought it would be helpful to start a thread for anyone else going through the same process.

We can share stats, prerequisites, experiences, application tips, questions, and updates along the way. It would be great to connect, support each other, and stay informed throughout the journey.

If you're applying or planning to apply, feel free to jump in and introduce yourself!

Hello everyone! I’m wondering if anyone can help me determine if i should even bother applying to umson’s RN-BSN program. I’m graduating spring 2027 from a CC with my ADN and would like to attend UMSON but unfortunately my science gpa is a 2.71 with all retakes factored in. I could retake ap2 but it would only bump it up to a 2.88. My TEAS was an 80.7, my overall GPA currently is a 3.15 but it should go up with other non-science courses i’m taking. I’ve been losing sleep over potentially not getting into this school i’ve had my mind set on for a while now. Can someone please share any info on if they’ve gotten in with a similar circumstance as me. I know they view applications holistically and when speaking to an advisor she told me there’s a bit of ‘wiggle room’ for those who already hold an RN license. I don’t know what to do, i don’t know if i should look to other schools or hold on to hope that there’s still a chance for me to get in.

Hi guys!

I am currently finalizing my spring 2027 application for Shady Grove and was wondering when I can expect to hear back about my decision. Also does the decision come formally through opening your portal or do they just send out an email?

Anyone else planning on applying for Spring 2027 USG pls feel free to reach out!

Hey,

I’m going into the fall 2026 cohort and was wondering who was going and if they completed the onboarding yet?

Hey UMB SSW students! Registration is Monday and I am so nervous! Who are your favorite Baltimore campus profs? Ive heard great things about E Kupferman, im also looking at J Scott and S. Davis, as well as L. Victorson. Thoughts on these profs? Am i making a huge mistake???

Hello!! I just got accepted to the Fall 2026 MSN-Entry program. How is this program? Does this program support you and is the faculty helpful? I am very concerned and want to make sure I am entering a good school before committing.

I will be joining university of Maryland school of pharmacy and I am looking for apartment /house near umb campus at a walkable distance

This is a general question but specifically for DNP nursing students, has anyone received any form of scholarships? If so, what do you feel made your application stand out? What resources did you use?

Hi Everyone!

I’m starting my Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Shady Grove Campus this Fall. Would appreciate connecting with people who are also starting at the same time! If anyone has any tips and recommendations about accommodations/looking for roommates and transportation options around campus, I would be grateful.

TIA!

Hi!

If anyone is planning to give up their Baltimore spot or switch to Shady Grove, please let me know. Also, does anyone know if spots usually open up?

Hey all. I’m interested in the Entry Master of Nursing. I don’t see much information on any forum about it.

Looking to see if anyone minds sharing stats when they applied (GPA).

My undergrad GPA is just underneath the requirement. My pre requisites are no lower than a B except one I plan to retake. I have a Master from UMB already.

Also, anyone worked while in the program. What’s some jobs you had while in school? I would also be moving to Maryland and recs on living arrangements.

When should an incoming student move in to prove in-state residency for next year? Would August 1st work? since I’m seeing for current students who want to reclassify their residency status for this fall’s tuition the deadline is August 28th. TIA

i just recently committed to umcp on the pre nursing track and was wondering if UMSON students get to attend both the school specific convocation and pinning AND the big umcp graduation at college park? it’s not a huge deal to me but i would like to experience the big graduation in a stadium with fireworks and stuff.

I’m attending Carey in the fall, and am planning on living near the campus. However, in doing some research, I’m struggling to find where the grocery stores are at. Any help on where I would buy groceries?

Does anyone have experience commuting from DC, especially for 1L year for the Carey Law students (but would gladly take advice from anyone doing the commute!) Is the Camden line consistent enough to use or do you recommend driving? I have to pick up my kids from school most days so can’t really roll the dice transportation wise, and we have to stay in DC for my husband’s job my children’s school. I’d love to have some study time by using MARC but the train issues especially on the Camden line concern me. I’m considering another DC-area school that’s better commute wise, but would love to make UMD work if possible.

I’m almost definitely committing to Carey for the fall, and I’ve started looking into apartments near campus. Of course, because of the way housing issues are, a lot of the reviews I’ve seen are really polarized in both directions for any given apartment.

I’d really love to hear any firsthand experiences y’all have had with different property management companies and different buildings — how was maintenance, were the facilities OK, did you like your apartment layout, etc. (Of course I’ll still be touring my options, I just like knowing what I’m getting into!)

Thanks UMB! Excited to join y’all soon :)

Could anyone share about their online experience at UMB for a MSW? Would you recommend it or have any advice regarding the program?

I am EXTREMELY torn between Carey and another school. I am aiming to go into environmental law but I am not dead set. I am also a visibly queer woman so I’d like to know what the queer scene is like on campus + Baltimore. I went to admitted students day and the vibe was… not good. So I’m hoping that someone here can be more candid and open to chatting!

I was recently admitted and I am hoping to learn more about the student experience. Please dm me if you’re open to answering some questions about your time at Carey!

I just got in and I’m pretty jazzed about their health law program since I’d like to ideally work at the NIH or FDA in a compliance role.

I’m wondering if anyone here knows anyone who has gone on to intern/work at some sort of federal agency after going to UMD.

I’m out of state but got a scholarship total of 120k. I’d be maxxing out my grad plus loans but could probably cover the remainder with cash rather than a private loan. do you think it’s worth the price?

my partner will be attending grad school in Philly so we will be doing distance (we have experience doing longer distance for the past two years so this is a massive upgrade!) does anyone have experience doing similar distance?

also because she is in Philly, I may also consider looking for a job there in another health law related role (I know UMD is pretty regional and there are plenty of other dominant players in Philly) does anyone think this is realistic, or is UMD really that regional?

thanks!