It takes 120-credits to earn your UBalt degree and helping you get there is important aspect our partnership. We prepared an undergraduate Guide to Graduation to help you earn you obtain your educational goals a seamlessly as possible.
For Undergraduate School of Business Students
The Merrick School of Business is committed to providing the guidance and support you need to complete your program in a timely manner. This Guide to Graduation provides the in-depth information necessary to assist you in planning your undergraduate academic career. It contains a complete checklist of required courses and a suggested plan of study, as well as detailed course information, including course prerequisites and projected course offerings.
While this information will be helpful to you, you should also contact the Merrick Advising Center. The advisers are there to assist you in planning your program plan of study and to answer your questions. Advisers are available during the day and the evening. Students in the online programs and who do not have access to the campus will be advised electronically. All new students are required to meet with an adviser prior to registering for their first semester to receive a personalized program checklist.
Consistent and timely academic advising is strongly related to student success. To enhance the services we provide to our students and increase the likeliness for success and on-time degree completion, UBalt requires mandatory milestone advising for all new undergraduate students.
Milestone advising is anchored by three specific touch points and aligned with the personal, professional and academic goals of students at those points. The touch points are:
Students who have reached these important milestones must meet with their advisers to discuss their next steps for registration, course scheduling and other key academic topics before they register for classes. Advisers will release the milestone advising service indicator on students’ accounts at the conclusion of the advising meetings. Although your academic adviser will assist you in planning your program, it is ultimately your responsibility to complete the degree requirements and acquaint yourself with the University’s academic policies.
The Merrick School of Business offers a student-centered education, in which degree candidates must take primary responsibility for their own learning.
Our faculty promotes high academic standards that enable engaged and curious students from diverse backgrounds to maximize their chances of career success. In a global economy that is increasingly uncertain, a School of Business degree stands for a commitment to lifelong learning, rigorous thinking, and professional, ethical and civil behavior. These attributes are valued by employers, customers, investors, and other stakeholders in the local, national, and global marketplaces.
For the complete Merrick School of Business Code of Conduct please visit: www.ubalt.edu/merrickconduct. Also, visit www.ubalt.edu/studenthandbook to review the University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Contact Information for the Merrick Advising Center
Schedule your advising appointment in your Student Success Hub. FInd it in the MyUBalt Portal.
Essential University Offices
Internships allow you to apply your education to real-world practice in your chosen field. They are typically part-time positions in which you work at least 120 hours over the course of a semester. As an intern you will gain valuable experience, have the opportunity to obtain academic credit, and may even get paid. The internship should be related to your academic and career interests.
An internship can provide:
Consult your program checklist or your academic adviser to determine how to integrate the internship course into your program. For more information, forms, and details on how to get started, please visit the following website: www.ubalt.edu/merrickinternships.
Apply to the Accounting Honors Program
The Accounting Honors Program is designed to produce leaders in the accounting field.
Students who have indicated a desire to major in accounting will be selected based
on academic performance. Admission to the Honors Accounting Program is by invitation only.
The Accounting Honors Program features:
The Merrick School of Business offers a Business Honors Program designed to produce leaders in business. Business Honors students have the opportunity for an enriched curriculum, small class sizes, and exceptional internship opportunities. Students interact closely with faculty and alumni in informal settings, and have the opportunity to visit employer sites on special Honors Program field trips.
For more information including entry and program requirements, visit the following website: www.ubalt.edu/honors
Minors are typically 15 to 21 credit hours and allow you to expand your skills and knowledge through concentrated study in an area outside of your major. To declare a minor, you must:
For more information including a list of available minors and requirements, please
visit the following website: www.ubalt.edu/minors.
In the Merrick School of Business, we recognize the importance of enhancing the knowledge
base of our students through
Global Field Studies. Each year, we offer opportunities to learn more about how business
is conducted around the world. The opportunity includes eligibility to earn a scholarship
to subsidize the travel costs of the course.
For more information, eligibility and requirements, please visit the following website:
www.ubalt.edu/merrickglobal.
Apply to the Accelerated Program
Take up to 9 graduate credits that apply to both your bachelor’s degree and your master’s
degree. You’ll save about a semester of time and money in earning both degrees.
You can take advantage of this option only if you are continuously enrolled at the University of Baltimore for the entirety of your undergraduate and graduate education (that is, you can’t take advantage of this option and then take a year off before finishing the rest of your graduate degree). Do you qualify?
Here’s what you need:
One of the last things to do before you have that dipolma in your hand is to apply for graduation.
Prior to my last semester, schedule an appointment with my academic adviser to ensure that you have met all program requirements.
Apply for graduation during the first week of classes in my last semester at UBalt. This application must be filed in order to be approved for graduation.
More about graduation. www.ubalt.edu/graduation.
Submit all remaining final transcripts and documentation to the Office of Admission.
Meet with my academic adviser prior to registering for my first semester.
Take the Writing Placement Test (for all UBalt students prior to registering for WRIT 300). The test must be taken prior to registration for second semester.
Take the Math Placement Test (for all students who have not completed MATH 111 College Algebra or MATH 115 Introductory Statistics prior to coming to UBalt). Test must be taken prior to registration for second semester.
Complete the plagiarism tutorial during the first semester. This must be completed prior to registering for the second semester.
Become familiar and comfortable with using Canvas, UBalt’s e-Learning platform, and complete the Canvas tutorial. Canvas will be used in most of your in-person business courses and will be used for all online classes.
Make the UBalt email system your official method of communicating with all professors and UBalt staff.
Review the Academic Requirements in your MyUBalt Student Portal prior to advising and registration each semester.
Schedule regular appointments with my academic adviser throughout your program to ensure you are staying on track to graduation.
Take advantage of the experiential learning opportunities offered by the Merrick School of Business:
The Merrick Advising Center will establish cooperative learning partnerships with students that provide the foundation for student success.
Our mission is to promote student success and degree completion by delivering an individualized academic advising experience. The Merrick Advising Center utilizes technology and student-centered practices to guide students in the creation of their academic plan, empower students to set goals and make decisions by utilizing the full array of university resources. We encourage all students to become active learners by engaging with business professionals and the community through experiential learning opportunities provided by the Merrick School. Our academic advisers work collaboratively with the faculty of the Merrick School to produce graduates who are successful business professionals and leaders in the community.
Expectations of your advisor:
Expectations of you, as the advisee: