How to get out of CORE requirements????????

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Hey all!
So my question is simple: How do I get out of some of these time wasting CORE requirements here at UMD?</p>

<p>Now, I know some people will suggest taking AP courses that transfer, or testing out via SAT scores for some of the math or english requirements--- I've done that already. And I'm still looking at two CORE classes that I must take to graduate-- only there is no way I can graduate on time, and take the classes I want to, without somehow getting out of some CORE classes. I'm currently a junior who transferred to UMD this past semester, and I absolutely cannot accept wasting any more of the short time I have left at college fulfilling this administrations ridiculous checklist of "CORE" requirements-- I have specific goals and focus when it comes to what I need to learn, and something like a "diversity" course just cannot be filling up my schedule.</p>

<p>I suppose my question is really then: Who do I talk to to get out of some of these reqs??? OR: Has anybody ever successfully argued their way out of these reqs by talking to the administration? Do you know of anybody who has???</p>

<p>I would appreciate any and all information that can be provided!!
Thanks!</p>

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<p>Well, some classes can fulfill multiple CORE requirements (in particular, Diversity)… have you tried looking at that?</p>

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<p>The only thing you can possibly argue is more of your old college’s credit’s transferring.
It’s not like the administration is one person you have to convince. It’s a system.</p>

<p>You’re more like asking if it’s possible to get out of income taxes by arguing with the IRS.</p>

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<p>You could see if you can take any online courses during the Winter or Summer semesters (or on-campus if you live near). Other than that, you’re SOL. They’re not gonna give you a free pass just cos you don’t wanna graduate late.</p>

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<p>Agree with hurricane and gina on this one, sorry.</p>