Garrett College graduates successfully transfer OUT to four-year institutions in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree, and beyond. Students who complete an Associate's Degree are more likely to experience maximum credit transferability. Graduates also have special opportunities to earn scholarships and deep discounts at four-year institutions.
Transfer resources, agreements, scholarships, top transfer destinations, and and other transfer-related information can be found in this guide. Use the tabs above to navigate. Advisors are also available to assist students in the transfer process beginning as early as their first semester at GC! Contact the Advising & Academic Success Center at 301.387.3715 or aasc@garrettcollege.edu.
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Transfer terminology can be confusing. Review the list of terms below along with links to the affiliated information on the college website.
Garrett College graduates choose to transfer to colleges and universities across the nation! The most popular transfer destinations are those with significant scholarship opportunities and clear transfer pathways. Some of the most frequented transfer destinations of GC graduates include:
Interested in transferring within the state of Maryland? Be sure to explore the University System of Maryland institutions map.
The receiving institution is responsible for determining transfer equivalencies and ensuring the accuracy of information. While transfer equivalency tools can provide a useful starting point, they may not always reflect the most up-to-date information. Final equivalencies are determined at the time of transfer. For the most accurate and current details about course transferability, contact the receiving institution directly.
Garrett College graduates with a 2.0 cumulative GPA are guaranteed admission to any MD public four-year institution, including Frostburg State University and University of Maryland, and to West Virginia University.
The 2+2 Maryland Higher Education Commission Transfer Scholarship is a need-based scholarship designed to assist and encourage transfer students from Maryland community colleges to attend a Maryland four-year institution by awarding between $1,000 to $2,000 annually.
Frostburg State University automatically awards an Associate Degree Scholarship of $3,000 to AA, AS, or AAT graduates with a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0, renewable at Frostburg for up to 2 years. Frostburg also invites transfer applicants to apply for various other internal scholarships.
The Regents Scholars Program, the University System of Maryland's most prestigious scholarship, covers full in-state tuition, all fees, on-campus room and board, and provides a stipend for academic expenses at any of eleven USM institutions. The Regents Scholars Program also offers partial and part-time scholarships.
WVU offers reduced (in state) tuition to Garrett County residents who have earned an associate degree from Garrett College and will be enrolling at WVU in a program not offered at Frostburg State University. Additional conditions may apply; contact academics@garrettcollege.edu to apply.
The University of Maryland Global Campus Maryland Completion Scholarship affords MD community college graduates the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree program for $12,000 or less in a fully-online format.
Garrett College graduates may pursue various state and nationwide transfer scholarships such as the University System of Maryland Regents Scholars Program (full tuition and living expenses to a Maryland public 4-year school) and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships (up to $40,000 per year). Eligibility requirements vary.
Garrett College graduates are guaranteed acceptance to Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 credits. Franklin offers a locked-rate tuition guarantee and 100% online programs.
Last updated 10/15/2025
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