1. What are the requirements for a degree at the UM?
An undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland is comprised of
three components: courses in the academic major, general education courses
and elective courses. The number of elective courses varies from major to
major. Academic major courses usually include lower level (100 and 200
numbered courses) and upper level (300 and 400 level courses). All
students must complete approximately 43-46 credits of general education or
CORE. Each degree program or academic major requires at least 120 credits.

2. What are the costs?
Information on tuition, fees, billing and finances is available from the Student Financial Service Center at http://www.umd.edu/bursar/