University Archives

The mission of the University Archives is to collect, arrange, describe, preserve and make accessible Global Campus records of permanent, historical, and administrative value and to disseminate information about the holdings of the Archives through research, campus publications, exhibits, and online resources. The ultimate goal of the Archives is to create a permanent, living record of the historical heritage of the University's unique role in the development and evolution of continuing and adult education.

Note about the University's name change
The name UMUC/University College will be used in historical context when identifying and describing archival materials on the Archives website, repository, and blog.  Any items created after July 1, 2019 will reflect the new name: University of Maryland Global Campus. See the Archives Guidelines on UMUC/University College Name for details.

UMGC Archives: Preserving a Unique, Worldwide History
Read about our projects and collections.

• Course Catalogs
  A historical collection of CSCS/UMUC/UMGC course catalogs from Asia, Europe, and Stateside (1954-present).
• Doctoral Dissertations
  For a full list, click Dissertations and Theses Global (ProQuest), search for "University of Maryland Global Campus" OR University of Maryland University College" and select University/institution - SCH from the drop-down menu.
• UMGC Research and Scholarship Collection
  Research-related materials produced by UMGC students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.
• Student Opportunities to Advance Research & Scholarship (S.O.A.R.S.)
  Poster presentations from doctoral candidates in the final stages of their dissertations, highlighting their research.
• DE Oracle: An Online Learning Magazine for UMUC Faculty
  Selected articles from the DE Oracle, which was published from 2001 through 2012.
• Maryland Commission on Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence Collection
  The complete papers including agendas, reports, and resources.
• The Marylander
  The Marylander, a university newspaper focusing on overseas studies (1954-1977).
• Mason G. Daly, Selected Speeches
  Selected speeches (1958-1967) from Mason G. Daly, Director of the European Division of University of Maryland University College.
• Photos
  Photos from UMGC Asia, Europe and Stateside.
• Munich Campus Yearbooks
  A collection of  yearbooks from the Munich, Augsburg, and Mannheim Campuses (1954-2002).
• Books, Magazines, and Newsletters
  Books, magazines, and newsletters by and about UMGC.

The Archives includes photos, memorabilia, yearbooks, course catalogs, and departmental files. Please note that the Archives does NOT house financial, student, or faculty records.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to use the materials please contact the Archives. See the University Archives Policy for use policies.  

To find other locations that may have useful research materials feel free to search ArchiveGrid.

Volunteers:  Given the confidential nature of many of the archival holdings, visitors to the Archives are quite welcome by prior arrangement, but at present there is neither physical space nor staff coverage to accommodate volunteer participation.

• Digital Repository
• Physical Collection

Archives Policy
Collection development and use policies

Request and Intake Process
Collecting materials from university departments