Our certificate program offers rolling admissions; that means there is no deadline to apply! Students can begin at the IAA during Fall or Spring semester. Request information by mail, or apply now by following the steps below.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for specific instructions regarding our Agriculture Forward at Maryland and Continuing Education options.
Take the Next Step.
Step #1
Complete the online IAA application form and write your 300-500 word essay on one of the prompts provided. Be sure to proofread your essay.
Step #2
Request that your official high school transcript is sent to the University of Maryland, College Park.
Step #3
If you have taken the SAT or ACT, please send your scores directly to the University of Maryland. Applicants must request that official transcripts and SAT or ACT scores be sent to UMD. The code to submit SAT scores is 5814. The code to submit ACT scores is 1746.
Step #4
If you are a transfer student, arrange to have official transcripts sent to UMD from all institutions where college work was attempted or completed.
Agriculture Forward at Maryland Applicants
Please note that only graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply for Agriculture Forward at Maryland (Ag Forward). Ag Forward applications are due by March 15.
If this is your first time applying to the IAA or the University of Maryland, College Park, fill out the entire application and complete the essay.
Continuing Education Applicants
The Institute of Applied Agriculture's (IAA) Continuing Education track is designed for students who wish to enroll in select IAA courses without completing the entire Certificate in Applied Agriculture.
To apply, submit an application for admission including the $75 fee (make checks payable to University of Maryland). Applicants must also provide proof of high school graduation. College transcripts can be submitted in place of high school transcripts. Continuing Education applicants do not need to write an application essay or submit standardized test scores (SAT, ACT).
Golden ID Applicants
The University of Maryland's Golden Identification Card (Golden ID) program allows eligible senior citizens to take advantage of the wide variety of courses at UMD, tuition-free. To participate, the individual must be 60 years of age or older, a legal resident of the state of Maryland, and retired (not engaged in gainful employment for more than 20 hours per week).
