Earn your BSN or DNP at the Universities at Shady Grove
I attended an UMSON open house at USG and was very excited about the convenience of the location, the close-knit community of students, and the wealth of resources offered, especially the financial support available to students like me.
Onyinyechi Ozoji, BSN ’19
BSN and DNP Programs
Launch or advance your career in nursing and make an immediate and lasting impact on patients, families, and communities.
BSN: Entry into Nursing
Ranked in the top 10 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, our entry-into-nursing BSN is a rigorous and nationally respected program that transforms students who are new to the field into top-tier nurses.
DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
Prepare for a career as an advanced practice nurse and primary health care provider for individuals and families across the lifespan in our nationally top-ranked program.
THIS IS UMSON AT USG
TOP 10
Nursing School in the Country
275K+
Additional Nurses Needed by 2030 (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
80%
Students From Historically Underrepresented Populations
Affordability
A University of Maryland School of Nursing degree is within your reach. We work to offer you the most effective benefits, cost savings, and scholarship opportunities when you choose to pursue your degree at UMSON at USG.
Earn your degree with a substantial scholarship. UMSON's premier Conway Scholarship is available to incoming BSN students and continuing DNP students and covers 50% - 75% of in-state tuition and fees (including books for BSN students).
USG offers a number of scholarships to students who complete their degrees at USG. USG scholarships may be awarded in addition to scholarships awarded from UMSON.
University of Maryland School of Nursing scholarships are available to BSN and DNP students. Find the scholarship opportunities that are the best fit for you.
Take advantage of competitive in-state tuition rates at UMSON, one of Maryland's exceptional public state institutions.
Financial aid support for UMSON students at USG may include a combination of scholarships, grants, and student loans. The first step in receiving any financial aid is filling out your FAFSA.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an application to receive federal grants, loans, and work-study funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
UMSON has received multiple transformational multimillion-dollar gifts from Bill and Joanne Conway's Bedford Falls Foundation resulting in more than 1,000 scholarships and support for renovations of the nursing building at USG.
ONE-ON-ONE IN-PERSON ADMISSIONS COUNSELING
Meet with a member of UMSON’s Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships. Gain further insights about our programs, requirements, and more. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Schedule Your AppointmentWhy USG
USG is a collaboration of nine public degree-granting institutions bringing top-ranked programs from across Maryland to one convenient location in Montgomery County.
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS
Get Involved in Student Life
Outside of clinical simulations and classrooms, UMSON has several student organizations that allow you to broaden your skill set, build your professional network, and have some fun.
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EXPLORE THE BENEFITS
Succeed in the Classroom and Your Career
UMSON’s recently renovated building at USG has state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation labs, and facilities preparing students to step into the workforce.
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS
Gain Experience at Top Clinical Sites
USG is conveniently located near many clinical sites in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. We find clinical placements for you that match your goals.
"UMSON at USG has given me the skills and knowledge that I need to be able to perform at my fullest potential. Specifically, UMSON at USG has inspired me to always keep an open mind and any endeavor I happen to pursue is a real possibility."
Ben Kim, DNP ’21
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