Prince George’s Community College is a cooperating member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Consortium’s cross-registration arrangement permits students enrolled in eligible degree programs at one member institution to take a course at another member institution.
The following institutions participate in the Consortium’s cross-registration program:
- American University
- The Catholic University of America
- Gallaudet University
- George Mason University
- The George Washington University
- Howard University
- Marymount University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Prince George’s Community College
- Trinity University
- University of the District of Columbia
- University of Maryland Global Campus
Eligibility Requirements
PGCC students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to register for a course in the Consortium:
- Need to be enrolled in a credit degree-seeking program
- Has already completed one semester as a PGCC credit student
- Good academic standing (2.0 or higher cumulative GPA)
- No disciplinary or debt holds
- Has not already completed two Consortium courses per degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching)
Additionally, courses taken through Consortium must meet the following requirements:
- Course cannot be an independent study, tutorial, internship, capstone or other experiential learning
- Course must count towards student's program of study
- If a requested course is offered at PGCC during that term the student must provide a written justification for taking course through Consortium instead of at PGCC
- Student meets the prerequisite of the requested course
Registering for a Consortium Course
PGCC students interested in registering for a course through the Consortium should complete the Consortium Registration form. The Consortium Coordinator will be in contact within 7-10 business days. Registration is not guaranteed until both PGCC and the visiting institution approve the registration request. Additionally, please note that teaching institutions may not review and/or approve your request until right before the semester begins. As such, students are encouraged to have a back up plan in place in case their Consortium registration request is not approved.
Students in their final semester are discouraged from registering for a Consortium, as it may delay their graduation.
Registration Deadlines
If the class starts within 4 weeks of PGCC's semester start date – request must be submitted two weeks before PGCC semester start date.
If the class starts 3 weeks or more after the PGCC semester start date – request must be submitted by the PGCC semester start date.
Important Information for PGCC Students
Tuition and fees
Tuition for courses taken under the Consortium arrangement is assessed at the current PGCC tuition rate and paid to PGCC. Students may use financial aid for Consortium courses. Additional course fees may be charged by, and must be paid directly to, the visited institution. Dropped courses are subject to PGGC’s refund schedule.
Credit Articulation and Academic Policies
Courses taken through the Consortium are considered to be institutional credit. Grades will be recorded on the student’s PGCC transcript and factored into the student’s PGCC GPA. PGCC will post the closest equivalent grade available in our grading scale.
PGCC students taking classes through the Consortium are subject to PGCC’s published add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines. Please refer to the academic calendar for more details. Failure to observe the published drop/withdrawal deadlines will result in a grade of F or FX on a student’s academic transcript.
Once a student is enrolled in a course through the Consortium, the course cannot be changed to transfer credit after the Consortium registration deadline.
Unless otherwise noted, PGCC students taking a course through the Consortium are required to observe the visited institution’s academic and social policies, rules, and regulations.
Visiting Students
Visiting students should contact the Consortium Coordinator at their home institution for information regarding registration procedures and to complete any required paperwork.
Registration for requested courses is not guaranteed. Participation is limited by both course availability and consortium policies at the home institution.
Students may be responsible for contacting instructors and or course departments for courses that require approval or permission.
Students may be requested to submit academic transcripts prior to course registration approval.
If a visiting student’s Consortium registration request is approved by both PGCC and their home institution, they should refer to their welcome letter for important information about accessing courses, obtaining ID cards, purchasing books, etc.
Deadlines for Visiting Consortium Students
PGCC must receive request at least a week before the class start date.
PGCC will register student no earlier than two weeks before class start date.
Contact Information
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