Current Announcements
Schedule an appointment to learn more about UMD Animal & Avian Sciences today!
If you are a current UMD student and interested in switching into or double majoring/degree with ANSC, please begin the process by initiating a Major Change in TerpEngage. Once you indicate that you would like to switch to ANSC the system will provide you further details on the steps you need to take to make the change.
Saturday, March 29, 2025- AGNR Prospective & Admitted Student Info Session & Campus Farm Tour- Register here.
Saturday, April 26, 2025- 100th Anniversary of Ag Day at Maryland Day- find more information here!
- Register for our ANSC Prospective Student Tours at 10am and 2pm on Ag Day! This tour is designed to give you an in-depth look at our academic programs, labs, and farm facilities. Register to join us today!
Ongoing- AGNR Info Sessions- Meet with our College's recruitment officers to explore our programs, meet with students, and take tours of our facilities. Make sure to register here.
Ongoing- ANSC Major Change Meetings- Are you a current UMD student interested in switching into the Animal Science Major? Email us at ansc-undergrad-prog@umd.edu to request a major change advising meeting!
If you have further questions please contact us at ansc-undergrad-prog@umd.edu or at 301-405-1373.
ANSC Information Session
Welcome to ANSC at UMD, we are delighted you are interested in our program! Look around and explore what we have to offer; if you have more questions about our program and/or would like to schedule a tour of our campus farm, reach out to us at ansc-undergrad-prog@umd.edu.
Ready to plan your future at UMD Animal Sciences?
The ANSC Major:
... is a great program for a pre-veterinary student.
... provides a strong foundation for graduate school.
... can prepare you for many jobs working with animals or on animal issues.
Which Track Will You Choose?
Within the Animal Science undergraduate program, there are three focuses of study or tracks:
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Animal Care and Management
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Pre-Science/Pre-Professional
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Combined Ag VetMed
Learn more about the different tracks!
Which Species is Right for You?
The ANSC department has many species-specific courses and clubs to help you get involved with your species of focus or interest!
Horse
| Classes |
ANSC 105 - Horse Care Practicum ANSC 232 - Horse Management ANSC 237 - Equine Reproductive Management ANSC 282 - Grazing Animal Management ANSC 330 - Equine Science |
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| Clubs | |
| Other Experiences |
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Sheep
| Classes |
ANSC 245 - Sheep Management |
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| Clubs | |
| Other Experiences |
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Cows, Pigs, Livestock
| Classes |
ANSC 220 - Livestock Management ANSC 242 - Dairy Cattle Management ANSC 282 - Grazing Animal Management |
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| Clubs | |
| Other Experiences |
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Poultry
| Classes |
ANSC 262 - Commercial Poultry Management ANSC 452 - Avian Physiology |
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| Clubs | |
| Other Experiences |
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Laboratory Animals
| Classes |
ANSC 255 - Aquaculture ANSC 260 - Laboratory Animal Management ANSC 455 - Applied Animal Behavior ANSC 453 - Animal Welfare and Bioethics |
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| Other Experiences |
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Small Animals, Cats, Dogs
| Classes |
ANSC 250 - Companion Animal Care and Management ANSC 260 - Laboratory Animal Management ANSC 455 - Applied Animal Behavior |
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Information for Prospective Students:
Freshmen and Freshmen Connection Students
AP/IB Score Transfer Credit - see which UMD courses you have credit for based on your test scores
Ag Forward/IAA
Agriculture Forward at Maryland (Ag Forward) is an accelerated program for first-year college students who plan to pursue a career in agriculture and natural resources. Ag Forward students are advised on a curriculum plan that allows them to become degree-seeking after only one year at the IAA. They take many courses that meet both requirements for the Certificate in Applied Agriculture and their desired four-year major. Within four years, completers can earn both a certificate from the IAA and a bachelor's degree from one of the programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).
Major Changes within UMD
If you are a current UMD student and interested in switching into or double majoring/degree with ANSC, please begin the process by initiating a Major Change in TerpEngage. Once you indicate that you would like to switch to ANSC you will have to complete the following steps in order for the change to be processed.
- Meet with AGNR academic programs office (students on probation ONLY, email agnrstudentservices@umd.edu)
- Complete the AGNR online change of major course
- Attend ANSC change of major meeting (email us at ansc-undergrad-prog@umd.edu to schedule)
- Submit a 4-year plan & Contract in ELMS
- Complete double major/double degree form (if adding additional major or degree)
If you have any further questions about this process, please email ansc-undergrad-prog@umd.edu.
Transfer Students
Planning to transfer to ANSC? Follow these steps!
- Contact the Office of Pre-Transfer Advising for directions
- Review the curriculum worksheets for the major
- Compare your completed courses to the Transfer Credit Evaluation Center to see what you will have credit for
- If you have an associates degree - you do not need to complete individual General Education requirements (exception: Professional Writing [FSPW]).
- Have you AP and IB courses sent to UMD directly from College Board or the International Baccalaureate Program - they won’t be included in your college transcript
*Note: It often takes transfer students 2.5 - 3 years to graduate from our program, as most of our courses are only offered once per year.
Recommended courses to complete at your 2 year institution
- College Algebra and Trigonometry or Precalculus (MATH113 or MATH115)
- Cellular Biology (BSCI170/171) and Evolutionary Biology (BSCI160/161)
- General Chemistry (CHEM131/132)
*Note: UMD does not accept transfer credit for CHEM272
Have a course that hasn’t been evaluated for equivalency yet?
Courses may be submitted for evaluation using the guidelines provided by the Transfer Credit Center
