# Application Process

Before you apply make sure you have read the description of each of the classes we offer. You can find the description at: Passport Program Classes

## Requirements

Students interested in participating in the program must satisfy the following requirements:

- The student must be enrolled in a middle or high school program. Homeschooled students are welcome to apply. You must contact Nelson Padua-Perez (nelson@cs.umd.edu) for information regarding transcript requirements.
- A GPA of at least 3.4. This is a strict requirement and students that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
- An official copy of the student's transcript. This documentation must be provided the first day of Passport classes.
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher. The letter should provide an overview of the student's performance in math/science courses. In addition, the teacher will verify that the student satisfies the GPA requirement (at least 3.4) defined above. This letter must be provided the first day of Passport classes.
- A student can apply to only one class.
- Each student must have a valid and unique e-mail address (no sharing of e-mail address). This is necessary for the online application form that every applicant must complete.