As Maryland’s first historically black public university, Bowie State University empowers a diverse population of students to reach their potential by providing innovative academic programs and transformational experiences as they prepare for careers, lifelong learning, and civic responsibility. Bowie State University supports Maryland’s workforce and economy by engaging in strategic partnerships, research, and public service to benefit our local, state, national, and global communities.
University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland focuses on providing highly developed and comprehensive academic and professional development educational opportunities at the graduate and upper undergraduate level to a workforce of knowledge workers engaged in technology, teaching, management, health and other professional services.
Students can save up to
$3,434.00
by completing their associate degree at College of Southern Maryland and then finishing up at Bowie State University (based on average costs 2020-21).
- Transfer Priority Deadlines:
Fall Admission: June 1st
Spring Admission: December 15th - Physical Address:
44219 Airport Rd., California, MD, 20619 - Phone:
301- 737-2500
Bowie State University Main Website
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University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland Main Website
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Bowie State University Computer Science Website
Bowie State University Criminal Justice Website
Bowie State University Bulldog Cyber Scholarship
Bowie State University Transfer Merit Scholarship
Through the partnership with Bowie State University and the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM), students have the opportunity to earn their Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Computer Science in California, Maryland.
Articulated Program Requirements:
- To qualify for the Computer Science Transfer Agreement, CSM students must:
- Graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Computer Science.
- To qualify for the Criminal Justice Transfer Agreement, CSM students must:
- Graduate from CSM with an Associate of Arts in General Studies: Criminal Justice.
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
- To qualify for the Sports Management Transfer Agreement, CSM students must:
- Graduate from CSM with an Associate of Science in Sport Management.
- Complete the requirement coursework outlined in the articulation agreement.
- Guaranteed Admissions for CSM students who:
- Submit the BSU Application for Admission at least six months prior to the start of the semester they wish to enroll.
- Satisfy all other BSU admissions requirements.
- Graduate from CSM with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Enroll at BSU within one year of graduating from CSM without attending another institution of higher education.
Articulated Program Benefits:
- The Guaranteed Admission program is also available for part-time students.
- BSU will waive the transcript fee when transcripts are sent in conjunction with the Reverse Transfer Agreement.
View Our Computer Science Transfer Agreement
View our Criminal Justice Transfer Agreement
View our Sport Management Transfer Agreement