Bachelor of Science in Information Science at Shady Grove (InfoSci)

The Bachelor of Science in Information Science (InfoSci) at The Universities at Shady Grove is for transfer students with 60 credits or an Associate’s degree in a related field. Students complete the program in four semesters, taking five 3-credit courses per semester, with a pre-set schedule to ensure timely graduation.

Benchmark Courses set students up for success in the program and create foundational knowledge. Courses include Precalculus, Introduction to Psychology, Elementary Statistics and Probability, and more.

Program Courses allow students to become experts in the field, with courses like Information Organization, Database Design and Modeling, Dynamic Web Applications, and Advanced Data Science.

Visit the InfoSci at Shady Grove curriculum page for more details.

The INFO College also offers three academic minors to UMD undergraduate students. InfoDesign students can choose from these minors or others offered at UMD.

• The Technology Innovation Leadership Minor
• The Information Risk Management, Ethics, and Privacy Minor, Science, Technology
• Ethics and Policy (STEP) Minor

Click the INFO Undergraduate Minors page for more details.

National Rankings

• UMD is #18 in the USA as a Public Research Institution (NSF HERD Survey)
• UMD is #7 in the USA as a University for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship (The Princeton Review)
• InfoSci is the fastest-growing undergraduate program at UMD

More Info for Prospective Students

A bachelor’s degree in Information Science from the top-ranked UMD College of Information will equip you with the skills and credentials needed to launch a successful career as an information professional across all types of organizations – including government institutions, non-profits, educational and cultural institutions, the private sector, and the intelligence community.

INFO graduates have gone on to work at leading organizations like IBM, Google, the Library of Congress, National Archives, the Smithsonian, the CIA, IMF, Discovery Channel, the National Agricultural Library, the New York Times, and National Geographic, among others.

To help you prepare for and kickstart your career, the UMD College of Information offers a variety of resources for both students and alumni. Check out the Career Resources and the Careers Paths pages to learn more.

INFO’s faculty, staff, and 2800+ students come from over 61 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 56% of students identify as male, 45% female, 1% other; 63% of students identify Asian (29%), Black (24%), White (22%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), Biracial (4%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), Unknown/Other (12%). The INFO College is committed to bringing together many perspectives to foster deeper understanding and innovation.

At UMD students can also choose from hundreds of student organizations, including INFO student organizations, service opportunities, and social activities.

FAQs:

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Information Sessions:

• Virtual Information Sessions

Tuition

• In-State (Maryland resident) tuition is $5,904.50 per semester for full-time undergraduate students.
• Out-of-State (Non-Resident) tuition is $20,593.00 per semester for Non-Resident full-time undergraduate students.
• The Mandatory fees are a flat rate of $397.00 for 1-8 credit hours and $861.00 for 9+ credit hours.

View the detailed breakdown of undergraduate tuition & fees.

Financial Aid

The UMD INFO College provides financial aid to select current students who demonstrate academic excellence. Students may also reduce their tuition costs by serving as a TA or GA at UMD, but please note that these positions are competitive. There are also additional sources of financial aid offered by the University and by outside sources.

Learn more about financial aid here and check out the UMD Scholarship Management Tool.