Important information! READ BEFORE APPLYING

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UMPI is not like any of the Big 3 when it comes to credit transfers. Before you apply, there are some things that you need to keep in mind:

1. You are permitted to bring in up to 90 credits.
   
2. Any or all of those credits can be ACE.
   
3. Most students will likely transfer in 72-84 credits.
   
4. Take English Composition classes at UMPI. They're faster and easier than any known alternate source.
   
5. You will need two sciences, one must be with a lab. See below for the easiest ways to do that.
   
6. You will need at least 3 credits of a foreign language. Sophia's Spanish I is currently the best/fastest way to do this. If you are going for a History degree, you will need 6 credits in foreign language. In that case, you will also need Sophia's Spanish II. For any degrees, if you already know a foreign language that is not Spanish, choose either a CLEP exam or an ACTFL exam for credits. 
   
7. Do not expect to finish your degree in one session (2 months). Some people can, but most do not. Expect 2-4 sessions to finish your degree.
   
8. Once you apply and are accepted, you are automatically enrolled and you MUST obtain permission from your advisor to transfer in additional classes. This is usually not a problem, but it is still a good idea to wait to apply until you have completed all of the courses that you plan to transfer to UMPI.
   
9. UMPI's Enrollment Counselors are PAID TO GET PEOPLE TO APPLY! They don't work for UMPI. They are contractors. Do NOT apply until you are ready. The enrollment counselors can be pushy and may say a lot of things to try to get you to apply immediately. Don't listen! If you have questions, start a new thread here. The current students and alumni here will be able to answer most questions you might have about the process at UMPI.
   

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UMPI Science Requirements

UMPI requires a Biological Science and a Physical Science. At least one must have a lab. Currently, the easiest/cheapest ways to do this include:

Suggestion #1:

1. Biology: Human Biology at Sophia.
   
2. Physical Science: Environmental Science at Sophia
   
3. Lab Science: Human Biology Lab at Sophia
   

Suggestion #2:

1. Biology: Human Biology at Sophia.
   
2. Physical Science: Intro to Chemistry at Sophia
   
3. Lab Science: Human Biology Lab at Sophia
   

Suggestion #3:

1. Biology: Human Biology at Sophia.
   
2. Physical Science: Intro to Chemistry at Sophia
   
3. Lab Science: Intro to Chemistry Lab at Sophia
   

Suggestion #4:

1. Biology: Biology 101L at Study.com
   
2. Physical Science: Environmental at Sophia
   
3. Lab Science: Biology 101L (lab and course are taken together at Study.com)
   

These are NOT the only ways to meet this requirement. Example: A student has previously taken an Astronomy course from a brick & mortar school. They would then just need to take Sophia's Human Biology. Whether they also need the lab or not would depend on whether the Astronomy course had a lab.