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UMGC Alumni AssociationSucceed Again with a UMGC Master's Degree

The First Steps Toward Earning Your Master's Degree

As a UMGC graduate, you know the impact education has on both your career and your life. Your alma mater is proud of all that you've accomplished and grateful to be your partner in lifelong learning. Now, as you reflect on your achievements, what is your next step in your education journey? Have you considered pursuing a master's degree from UMGC? If so, UMGC offers the support, resources, and encouragement you need every step of the way.

Since you've already completed a bachelor's degree at UMGC, we make it easy for you to continue your education journey here and succeed again! 

To get started, follow these simple steps:

  1. Decide on a degree or certificate
  2. Complete your online graduate application in as little as 10 minutes.
  3. Learn about tuition and scholarship opportunities, including the Alumni Succeed Again Scholarship 2025.
  4. Begin your master's program, gain workplace-ready skills, and succeed again.
 

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Continue Your Education Journey with Your Fellow Graduates

When you enroll in a graduate program at UMGC, you'll join a truly global cohort ready to succeed again. You've already experienced what UMGC has to offer. Now, you're ready to further your education and advance your career. 

10K +
UMGC Graduates
More than 10,850 UMGC graduates continued their education and registered for a master's program from 2021 to 2023.
Source: UMGC Institutional Data
18%
Enrollment Rate
From 2021 to 2023, 18% of UMGC undergraduate students registered for a master's degree program at UMGC.
Source: UMGC Institutional Data

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Credit for Prior Learning
Turn your life experience into credit and earn your degree faster.

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Accelerated Pathways
Fast-track a master's degree at UMGC by completing an eligible undergraduate program that maps to the graduate program requirements.