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Statement of Accreditation Status

University of Maryland Global Campus

  • CEO: Dr. Gregory Fowler, President
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Jennifer Frank
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Terence Peavy, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large » No research designation
  • Control: Public
  • Former Name(s): University of Maryland University College (6/30/2019 and prior)
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Accreditation Granted: 1946
  • Last Reaffirmation: November 20, 2025
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2032-2033

Contact Information

3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783

(301) 985-7000

www.umgc.edu

  • December 29, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the relocation of the additional location from 450 Weyland Rd, Langley AFB, VA 23665 to 62 Walnut Avenue, Hampton, VA 23665 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the new location and of the date that instruction ceases at the former location by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary. To note the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2032-2033.
  • November 20, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To reaffirm accreditation. To note the on-site evaluation visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783 on June 22-25, 2025. To note the following additional locations were visited: (1) Ramstein Education Center 86 FSS/FSDE, Unit 3220, Box 370, APO AE 09094, Germany; (2) Wiesbaden Army Education Center, Unit 29623, Box 46, APO AE 09005, Germany; (3) Kaiserslautern Kapaun Education Center, Unit 3006, APO AE 09021, Germany; (4) Baumholder Army Education Center, Unit 23746, APO AE 09034, Germany; (5) Spangdahlem, 52 FSS/FSDE, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 3670, APO AE 09126, Germany; (6) Kaiserslautern-ROB, Rhine Ordnance Barracks Education Center, USAG-K, Unit 23152, APO AE 09054, Germany; (7) Yokota AB, Education Center, 374 FSS/FSH, Unit 5060 Box 0100, APO, AP 96328-0100, Japan; (8) Yokosuka NB, PSC 473 Box 45, FPO, AP 96349-0001, Japan; (9) Camp Zama Education Center, USAG-J Unit 45006, ATTN: APAJ-GH-PT-E, APO, AP 96343-5006, Japan; (10) Kadena AB Education Center, 18 FSS/FSDE, Unit 5134 Box 40, APO, AP 96368-5134, Japan; (11) Camp Foster, Unit 35050, APO, AP 96373-5050, Japan; (12) Camp Hansen, Unit 35650, FPO, AP 96385-5650, Japan; (13) 6488 Rodman Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21005; (14) 1413 Arkansas Road, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762; (15) 4650 Taylor Rd., Bethesda, MD 20889; (16) 7999 Regents Dr, College Park, MD 20742; (17) 6865 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD 21075; (18) 9625 Belvoir Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060; (19) 1520 Freedman Dr.; (20) Fort Detrick, MD 21702; (20) 239 Sheridan Ave., Fort Myer, VA 22211; (21) 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata, MD 20646; (22) 312 Marshall Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707; (23) 306 Sentinel Dr., Annapolis Junction, MD 20701; (24) 8379 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113; (25) 3089 Roan St., Quantico, VA 22134; (26) 9636 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850; and (27) 44219 Airport Rd., California, MD 20619. To request a supplemental information report, due September 14, 2026, providing further evidence of (1) full disclosure and financial information (e.g. financial statements, audits, or financial reports, plans, or budgets), that allows Commission representatives to assess the financial viability and management of the institution (Standard VI, Related Entities Policy and Procedures) and (2) institutional and unit goals that are clearly stated, assessed appropriately, linked to mission and goal achievement, reflect conclusions drawn from assessment results, and are used for planning and resource allocation (Standard V and Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). To remind the institution of its obligation to submit annual audited financial statements with management letters in a timely manner. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2032-2033.
  • August 28, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 3364 Duncan Street, Washington, DC 20032 that ceased operations effective December 9, 2020. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
  • June 25, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at PSC 831, Box 23 FPO, AE, Djibouti that ceased operations effective May 9, 2023. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision. To note that the evaluation visit has occurred and will be acted upon by the Commission at its November meeting.
  • June 25, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 241 18th St., Arlington, VA 22202 that ceased operations effective April 8, 2025. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
  • June 6, 2025
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
  • February 27, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at UMGC Europe Volkel, APO AE 09717 Netherlands that has ceased operations effective May 9, 2023. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
  • February 27, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 110 Yorktown Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32212 that has ceased operations effective May 10, 2022. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
  • February 27, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at UMGC Gaeta-Naples, PSC 811 Box 1, FPO AE 09609 Italy that has ceased operations effective December 19, 2009. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
  • February 27, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 3444 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108 that has ceased operations effective August 15, 2023. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
  • Distance Education
    Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
  • Correspondence Education
    Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

  • Postsecondary award (2-4 years) Included within the scope
  • Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
  • Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    University of Maryland Global Campus
    3501 University Boulevard East
    Adelphi, MD 20783
  • Additional Location
    332 AEW/EFSS
    Unit 61816
    APO, AE 09321
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Aberdeen Proving Ground
    6488 Rodman Rd
    Aberdeen, MD 21005
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Adana
    39 FSS/FSDE, ATTN: UMGC Europe Adana, APO AE 09824
    Turkey
  • Additional Location
    Al Dhafra
    380 EFSS, UNIT 61114
    APO, AE 09853
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Al Udeid AB
    379 EFSS/BTES
    APO, AE, Qatar
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Alconbury
    423 FSS/FSDE, ATTN: UMGC Europe Alconbury, Unit 5623, APO AE 09470
    United Kingdom
  • Additional Location
    Ali Al Salem AB
    386 EFSS Education Center - Ali Al Salem AB, UMGC Europe, APO AE 09855
    Kuwait
  • Additional Location
    Andersen AFB
    Education Center, 36 FSDE, Unit 14064 APO, AP 96543
    United States
  • Additional Location
    Ansbach-Katterbach
    Education Center - Ansbach, Unit 28738, Box 6526, APO AE 09177
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Arundel Mills
    7009 Arundel Mills Circle
    Hanover, MD 21076
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Atsugi NAF
    Education Center, PSC 477 Box 5, FPO AP 96306-0001 Japan
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Aviano
    Education Center - Aviano, Unit 6122, APO AE 09604
    Italy
  • Additional Location
    Baumholder
    Army Education Center, Unit 23746, APO AE 09034
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Brunssum
    USAG BENELUX-BRUNSSUM Education Center, Unit 21602, APO AE 09752-1602
    Netherlands
  • Additional Location
    Camp Arifjan
    Camp Arifjan Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe, APO AE 09366
    Kuwait
  • Additional Location
    Camp Buehring
    Camp Buehring Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe, APO AE 09330
    Kuwait
  • Additional Location
    Camp Carroll
    Education Center, Unit 15607, APO, AP 96260-5607
    Republic of Korea
  • Additional Location
    Camp Casey
    Camp Casey Education Center, Unit 15600, APO, AP 96224-5600
    Republic of Korea
  • Additional Location
    Camp Courtney
    Unit 35350, FPO, AP 96382-5350
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Camp Foster
    Unit 35050, APO, AP 96373-5050
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Camp Fuji
    PSC 564 Box 080, FPO, AP 96387-0080
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Camp Hansen
    Unit 35650, FPO, AP 96385-5650
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Camp Henry
    Education Center, Unit 15746, APO, AP 96218-0562
    Republic of Korea
  • Additional Location
    Camp Humphreys
    USAG Humphreys, Education Center, Freedom Road, APO, AP 96271
    Republic of Korea
  • Additional Location
    Camp Kinser
    Camp Kinser Education Center, Unit 35750, FPO, AP 96380-5750
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Camp Schwab
    Camp Schwab Education Center, Unit 35550, FPO, AP 96389-5550
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Camp Zama
    Camp Zama Education Center, USAG-J Unit 45006, ATTN: APAJ-GH-PT-E, APO, AP 96343-5006
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    College Park
    7999 Regents Dr
    College Park, MD 20742
  • Additional Location
    Croughton
    422 ABS/DPE, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 4622, APO AE 09494
    United Kingdom
  • Additional Location
    Dorsey Station
    6865 Deerpath Road
    Elkridge, MD 21075
  • Additional Location
    Eglin AFB
    502 W. D Ave.
    Eglin Air Force Base, FL 32542
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fayetteville
    201 S. McPherson Church Rd.,
    Fayetteville, NC 28303
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fort Belvoir
    9625 Belvoir Rd
    Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fort Bliss
    Taylor Rd.
    Ft. Bliss, TX 79906
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fort Detrick
    1520 Freedman Dr.
    Fort Detrick, MD 21702
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fort Drum
    4300 Camp Hale Rd
    Fort Drum, NY 13602
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fort Gordon
    271 Heritage Park Ln
    Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905
  • Additional Location
    Fort Hood
    761st Tank Battalion Ave
    Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Fort Myer
    239 Sheridan Ave.
    Fort Myer, VA 22211
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Futenma MCAS
    Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Education Center, Unit 35250, 96372-5250
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Geilenkirchen
    Army Education Center, Unit 3485, APO AE 09104
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Grafenwoehr
    USAG Bavaria Army Education Center, Unit 28130, APO AE 09114
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Hohenfels
    USAG Bavaria Hohenfels Army Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 28216, APO AE 09173
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Illesheim
    USAG Ansbach Army Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe Illesheim, Unit 28164, APO AE 09140
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Iwakuni MCAS
    Education Center, PSC 477 Box 5, FPO, AP 96310-0009
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Izmir
    425 ABS/CC, ATTN: DPE/UMGC Europe Izmir, Unit 6855, APO AE 09821
    Turkey
  • Additional Location
    Joint Base Andrews
    1413 Arkansas Road
    Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
  • Additional Location
    Kadena AB
    Education Center, 18 FSS/FSDE, Unit 5134 Box 40, APO, AP 96368-5134
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Kaiserslautern-Kapaun
    Kapaun Education Center, Unit 3006, APO AE 09021
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Kaiserslautern-Kleber
    Education Center/UMGC Europe, 415 BSB, Unit 23152, APO AE 09054
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Kaiserslautern-ROB
    Rhine Ordnance Barracks Education Center, USAG-K, Unit 23152, APO AE 09054
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Killeen
    2710 S. Clear Creek Road
    Killeen, TX 76549
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Kunsan AB
    Education Center, 8 FSS/FSD, Unit 2102, APO, AP 96264-2102
    Republic of Korea
  • Additional Location
    Lajes
    65th FSF/FSDE, ATTN: UMGC Europe Lajes, Unit 8010, APO AE 09720-8010
    Portugal
  • Additional Location
    Lakenheath
    Lakenheath Education Center, 48 FSS/FSDE, Unit 5187, APO AE 09461
    United Kingdom
  • Additional Location
    Landstuhl
    Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Army Education Center, CMR 402, Box 2200, APO AE 09180-2200
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Langley
    62 Walnut Avenue
    Hampton, VA 23665
    Opened: 03/11/2026
  • Additional Location
    Laurel College Center
    312 Marshall Avenue
    Laurel, MD 20707
  • Additional Location
    Little Creek
    1481 D St.
    Virginia Beach, VA 23459
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Livorno
    USAG Livorno Army Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 31301, Box 68, APO AE 09613-0068
    Italy
  • Additional Location
    Marine Corp Base Quantico
    3089 Roan St.
    Quantico, VA 22134
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Mildenhall
    100 FSS/FSDE, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 4702, APO AE 09459
    United Kingdom
  • Additional Location
    Misawa AB
    Education Center, 35 FSS/FSDE, Unit 5019, APO, AP 96319-5019
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Moron
    496 ABS, ATTN: UMGC Europe Moron, Unit 6585, APO AE 09643-6585
    Spain
  • Additional Location
    Naples
    Education Center - Naples, ATTN: UMGC Europe, PSC 817, Box 79, FPO AE 09622-0001
    Italy
  • Additional Location
    National Business Park
    306 Sentinel Dr.
    Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Naval Base Guam
    PSC 455 Box 199
    FPO, Armed Forces Pacific 96540-1000
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Naval Support Activity Bahrain (NSA Bahrain)
    PSC 851, Box 570, FPO AE 09834
    Bahrain
  • Additional Location
    Odenton
    8379 Piney Orchard Parkway
    Odenton, MD 21113
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Osan AB
    Education Center, Unit 2174, APO, AP 96278-2174
    Republic of Korea
  • Additional Location
    Prince Sultan Air Base
    378 EFSS/CC
    APO, AE 09877
  • Additional Location
    Ramstein
    Ramstein Education Center 86 FSS/FSDE, Unit 3220, Box 370, APO AE 09094
    Germany
    Opened: 01/04/2016
  • Additional Location
    Rota
    Education Center - Rota, ATTN: UMGC Europe, PSC 819, Box 34, FPO AE 09645
    Spain
  • Additional Location
    San Antonio
    6100 Bandera Rd.
    San Antonio, TX 78238
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Sasebo NB
    PSC 476 Box 89, FPO, AP 96322-0089
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Sembach
    Sembach Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe, APO AE 09136
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    SHAPE
    USAG BENELUX Education Center SHAPE, Unit 21435, APO AE 09705
    Belgium
  • Additional Location
    Sigonella
    Education Center - Sigonella, ATTN: UMGC Europe, PSC 824, Box 12, FPO AE 09623-0001
    Italy
  • Additional Location
    Sinai-South Camp
    Education Center, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 31530, APO AE 09904
    Egypt
  • Additional Location
    Spangdahlem
    52 FSS/FSDE, ATTN: UMGC Europe, Unit 3670, APO AE 09126
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Stuttgart-Boeblingen/Panzer
    Army Education Center, Unit 30401, APO AE 09154
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland
    44219 Airport Rd.
    California, MD 20619
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Torii Station
    Education Center, Unit 35150, APO, AP 96376-5150
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    UMGC at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    6242 Colorado Ave.
    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
    Opened: 11/02/2015
  • Additional Location
    UMGC at Pearl City
    98-1238 Kaahumanu Street
    Pearl City, HI 96782
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    UMGC at Travis Air Force Base
    501 Hickam Ave.
    Travis AFB, CA 94535
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Universities at La Plata
    8730 Mitchell Rd.
    La Plata, MD 20646
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Universities at Shady Grove
    9636 Gudelsky Drive
    Rockville, MD 20850
  • Additional Location
    University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH)
    32 W Washington Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    USCG Base Honolulu
    400 Sand Island Parkway Learning Center
    Honolulu, HI 96819
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Vicenza
    Education Center - Vicenza, Unit 31401, Box 79A, APO AE 09630
    Italy
  • Additional Location
    Vilseck
    Rose Barracks Education Center, Unit 28050, APO AE 09112
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Walter Reed-Bethesda
    4650 Taylor Rd.
    Bethesda, MD 20889
    Opened: 07/12/2022
  • Additional Location
    Wiesbaden-Army
    Army Education Center, Unit 29623, Box 46, APO AE 09005
    Germany
  • Additional Location
    Yokosuka NB
    PSC 473 Box 45, FPO, AP 96349-0001
    Japan
  • Additional Location
    Yokota AB
    Education Center, 374 FSS/FSH, Unit 5060 Box 0100, APO, AP 96328-0100
    Japan
  • Other Instructional Site
    Anne Arundel Community College
    101 College Parkway
    Arnold, MD 21012
  • Other Instructional Site
    Chievres Air Base
    Rue Du Septieme
    Chievres, Belgium
  • Other Instructional Site
    Fort Carson
    1675 Long St.
    Fort Carson, CO 80913
  • Other Instructional Site
    Fort Eustis
    1500 Madison Ave
    Fort Eustis, VA 23604
  • Other Instructional Site
    Fort Jackson
    4600 Strom Thurmond Blvd.
    Fort Jackson, SC 29207
  • Other Instructional Site
    Fort Lee
    700 Quarters Road
    Fort Lee, VA 23801
  • Other Instructional Site
    Fort Meade
    4409 Llewellyn Ave
    Fort Meade, MD 20755
  • Other Instructional Site
    Fort Sam Houston AFB
    2427 Hood Street
    San Antonio, TX 78234
  • Other Instructional Site
    Holloman Education Center
    596 Fourth St.
    Holloman AFB, NM 88330
  • Other Instructional Site
    Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
    900 Hangar Avenue
    Honolulu, HI 96818
  • Other Instructional Site
    K16 Education Center 
    Bldg. 302
    APO AP, Korea, Republic of
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lackland AFB
    1550 Wurtsmith Street
    Lackland AFB, TX 78236
  • Other Instructional Site
    McChord AFB
    851 Lincoln Blvd. SW
    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438
  • Other Instructional Site
    Minot AFB
    156 Missile Ave
    Minot AFB, ND 58705
  • Other Instructional Site
    Miramar
    5305 Miramar Way
    San Diego, CA 92145
  • Other Instructional Site
    Powidz
    Unit 93800
    APO, AE, Poland
  • Other Instructional Site
    Randolph AFB
    301 B Street West
    JBSA Randolph, TX 78150
  • Other Instructional Site
    Schofield Barracks Education Center
    1565 Kolekole Avenue
    Schofield Barracks, HI 96857
  • Other Instructional Site
    Schriever Space Force Base
    210 Falcon Parkway
    Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80912
  • Other Instructional Site
    Shaw Air Force Base
    507 Lance Avenue
    Shaw AFB, SC 29152
  • Other Instructional Site
    Tripler Medical Center
    823 Krukowski Road
    Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
  • Other Instructional Site
    UMGC at San Diego
    2615 Camino Del Rio South
    San Diego, CA 92108
  • Other Instructional Site
    Vandenberg Space Force Base
    641 Utah Ave
    Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

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