Engineering, Business, and Computer Science differential tuition charges and unusable AP credits

maryversity
Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:48:36 +0000

Hmm, interesting observation.

However, just want to point out a couple things. Classes (AP credit equivalents) that are not usable toward one’s major can often fulfill gen ed credits, so it’s not necessarily a waste. So, look carefully at the chart here http://www.transfercredit.umd.edu/APGenEd.pdf and look at the Gen Ed column to see what you can use to free up your schedule. (I mean other than the low level chemistry/physics which i agree isn’t helpful for engineers since the DSNL and DSNS are fulfilled by the major requirements anyway)

There are some advantages to having more credits since
a) priority for class scheduling times is given based on credit hours - so the more you have, the earlier you register for classes
b) you could become eligible for some honors in your second year because you technically have junior standing due to more credits.