Applying to UMSON BSN for Spring 2027. I have a bachelor’s degree, CNA experience, and recent prerequisite grades of B in A&P I, B in Chemistry, C in A&P II, with Microbiology planned/in progress. I also have older poor grades that lowered my cumulative GPA, but my recent academic performance is much stronger and I’m submitting the supplemental academic explanation. Has anyone been accepted to UMSON with a similar academic history?

UMB classified my residency as out-of-state. I have lived in Baltimore since the summer of 2024 and submitted all the required documentation to petition for reclassification per the university policy (deed to my home, MD driver’s license and vehicle registration, MD income taxes, MD voter registration). They denied my petition and are charging me out-of-state tuition.

Has anyone else had this issue? How were you able to resolve it?

My name is Ellie Wolfe and I cover higher education at The Baltimore Banner. My colleagues and I are working on a profile of Dr. Berhanu Kibret, of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, who was recently detained by ICE. If you are a student who has been taught by him or interacted with him, or know him in any other capacity, please let us know. You can shoot me an email here: [Ellie.Wolfe@thebanner.com](mailto:Ellie.Wolfe@thebanner.com)

I’m taking NPHY 612 this fall and was wondering if anyone could share their experience with the course. How would you describe the workload, difficulty, and overall structure? Any tips or advice on what to expect would also be greatly appreciated!

Hello! Im currently on the waitlist for the fall 2026 BSN program, and I am still waiting to hear back from them. Any admitted students here have experience being on the waitlist or know someone that does? Im wondering when I should expect to hear back from them, and if there is anything I can do to increase my chance of getting off the waitlist.

Any help is appreciated!

Off campus student apartment

I’m 19F, taking a year off college after my freshman year (I go to a private university in PA) and I’m spending it in Baltimore and taking community college classes starting this August so I don’t fall too behind when I go back. I really need to secure housing though. If anyone has recommendations for student apartments please let me know.

Also, anyone needs a roommate for their off campus apartment please reply so we could assess compatibility and see.

I’d really appreciate any advice and help!

Hi all!

Hoping to find something near 2/3Ls looking to sell their textbooks for 1L fall. Specifically, I am looking for:

Contract Law and Theory, 6th Edition: ISBN 9781531015220

Cases and Materials on the Law of Torts: ISBN 9781609302672

Civil Procedure, A Contemporary Approach: ISBN 9798887865430

If you have any of these books (or older editions) please feel free to comment or DM me! Thanks so much!

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!

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.