Important information! READ BEFORE APPLYING

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I was referring to what I read in the first post on this thread which mentioned not expecting to graduate within 1 term. My question is if 2 terms is reasonable or if someone should expect 3-4. In my case anything more than 2 terms would not be worth it for me and I should stick with WGU cost wise. Thanks!

The answer is it depends. It depends on how many classes you have left to complete. It depends on class availability. It depends on how much time you have to put into the classes. Most finish their degree in 2 terms. I would have been done in 2 terms but I added 2 extra minors so it took 3 terms. WGU and UMPI don't have the same degrees either. WGU has proctored exams that have a lot issues for many people. UMPI doesn't have proctored exams. There are few exams and it's mostly papers and a few projects.

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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 a science with a lab. Currently, the easiest way to do that is with Study.com's Biology 101L course. 
   
6. You will need at least 3 credits of a foreign language. InstantCert's Spanish is currently the fastest way to get foreign language credit. If you are going for a History degree, you will need 6 credits in foreign language. If this is the case, study Spanish with Study.com. 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). Not all classes are offered every session. 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.
   

Chemistry 111L Chemistry 1 with Lab is also an option for the lab science requirement. I know bio is the most common, but if someone prefers chem this is available.