Undergraduate Catalog 2016/2017

About the Catalog

Publications

Undergraduate Catalog: The current undergraduate catalog, and previous

editions, are available on this site.

Graduate Catalog: The graduate catalog is available online at:

www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog. For additional information, call 301-405-0376.

Registration Guide: The registration guide outlines registration dates and

procedures, and provides information on deadlines, fees, and other student

services at the university.

The registration guide and schedule of classes are available at

www.registrar.umd.edu.

The Online Catalog

Welcome to the University of Maryland Undergraduate Catalog website. The

Undergraduate Catalog provides information pertaining to undergraduate

academic programs, including course descriptions and program requirements, and

sets forth the university's academic, registration and graduation policies and

regulations. A listing of University of Maryland policies and procedures is available

at http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/. Program requirements contained in

the Undergraduate Catalog supersede any information which may be contained in

any bulletin of any school or department. This Undergraduate Catalog also

contains hyperlinks to other informational resources at the University of

Maryland. The information contained in these hyperlinks is provided as a

convenience to the reader and is not part of the Undergraduate Catalog itself.

The provisions of the Undergraduate Catalog are not to be regarded as a contract

between the student and the University of Maryland. The University reserves the

right to change its policies, rules, regulations, requirements for graduation, course

offerings, tuition, fees, other charges, or any other contents of this catalog at any

time.

Changes are effected from time to time in the general policies, and academic and

graduation requirements. The Undergraduate Catalog will be updated to reflect

such changes, as appropriate, but updates may not appear immediately. There are

established procedures for making changes that protect the institution's integrity

and the individual student's interest and welfare. A curriculum or graduation

requirement, when altered, is not normally retroactive unless the change is to the

students' advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally

required for graduation.

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About the University

Academic Calendar 2016-2017

Fall Semester - 2016

First Day of Classes August 29 (Monday)

Labor Day September 5 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Recess November 23- 27 (Wednesday-Sunday)

Last Day of Classes December 12 (Monday)

Reading Day December 13 (Tuesday)

Final Exams December 14-20 (Wednesday-Tuesday)

Commencement -

Main/College/Department Ceremonies*

December 20 (Tuesday)

Commencement - College/Department

Ceremonies*

December 21 (Wednesday)

*See http://commencement.umd.edu for any updates.

Winter Term - 2017

Classes Begin January 3 (Tuesday)

Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday January 16 (Monday)

Classes End January 23 (Monday)

Spring Semester - 2017

First Day of Classes January 25 (Wednesday)

Spring Break March 19-26 (Sunday-Sunday)

Last Day of Classes May 11 (Thursday)

Reading Day May 12 (Friday)

Final Exams May 13-19 (Saturday-Friday)

Senior Day May 20 (Saturday)

Commencement - Main Ceremony* May 21 (Sunday)

Commencement - College/Department

Ceremonies*

May 22 (Monday)

*See http://commencement.umd.edu for any updates.

Summer Term - 2017

Sessions I and I-A Begin May 30 (Tuesday)

Session I-A Ends June 16 (Friday)

Session I-B Begins June 19 (Monday)

Independence Day Holiday July 4 (Tuesday)

Sessions I and I-B End July 7 (Friday)

Sessions II and II-C Begin July 10 (Monday)

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Session II-C Ends July 28 (Friday)

Session II-D Begins July 31 (Monday)

Sessions II and II-D End August 18 (Friday)

All dates are potentially subject to change. Updates and future academic calendars

can be viewed at www.provost.umd.edu/calendar/.

Accreditation

The University of Maryland, College Park is accredited by the Middle States

Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), http://www.msche.org/, under the

authority of the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, individual colleges,

schools, and departments are accredited by a number of other groups:

Accreditors Approved by U.S. Secretary of Education: Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics; American

Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation; American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; American Veterinary Medical

Association, Council on Education; Council on Education for Public Health;

National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation; National

Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; Commission on English Language

Program Accreditation.

Other Accreditors: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy,

Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education;

Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB); Institute of Food

Technologists; National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB); Planning

Accreditation Board; American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business;

American Library Association (ALA); Maryland State Department of Education

(MSDE); Council on Rehabilitation Education; Council for Accreditation of

Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Accreditation Board of

Engineering and Technology (ABET); Accrediting Council on Education on

Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC); National Association of Schools

of Public Affairs and Administration. Master of Architecture program validated,

not accredited, by the Royal Society of Architects.

Evaluated Rather Than Accredited:

Maryland Sea Grant College (National Sea Grant Review Panel), Water Resources

Center (United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey).

For more information about Accreditation see

http://www.provost.umd.edu/Academic_Planning/Accreditation.htm

Campus Administration and Deans

College Park Administration

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President Wallace D. Loh

Senior Vice President and Provost Mary Ann Rankin

Vice President for Student Affairs Linda Clement

Vice President for Administration and Finance Carlo Colella

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Eric

Denna

Vice President for Research Patrick O’Shea

Vice President and General Counsel Michael Poterala

Vice President for University Relations Peter Weiler

College Park Administrative Deans

Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies William A. Cohen

Interim Dean of Libraries Babak Hamidzadeh

Associate Dean and Chair, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Maryland Campus

Siba Samal

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School vacant

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1. Requirements and Application Procedures

ADMISSION TO LIMITED ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS (LEP)

The University has taken steps to limit enrollment in certain majors in order to maintain

high-quality programs. These majors include business, engineering, journalism, biological

sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental sciences and policy (biodiversity and

conservation), communication, criminology and criminal justice, government and politics, and

psychology. Students should check the LEP website at www.lep.umd.edu or contact the

Coordinator of Limited Enrollment Programs at 301-314-8385 for updated information.

Freshmen: Admission of new freshmen to some LEPs is highly selective. LEPs with highly selective

admission for freshmen include business, engineering, biological sciences, biochemistry, and

chemistry. Because space may be limited for a particular major, early application is encouraged.

Freshmen who are directly admitted to an LEP will be subject to a performance review when they

complete 45 college credits. The review varies from program to program, but always includes

satisfactory performance in a set of appropriate courses. Students not passing the review will be

required to choose another major. See the academic program description for specific details.

Freshmen not directly admitted to an LEP may be assigned to Letters and Sciences. Students are

not guaranteed admission to an LEP at a later date, although they may gain admission by meeting

the requirements outlined in their particular program by the time they complete 45 or 60 credits

at Maryland. See the following section on LEP transfer admission and the LEP program

descriptions for further details about this option.

Transfers: Prospective transfer students and current UMD students wishing to change their major

to an LEP must meet a set of gateway courses with minimum grades and obtain the required GPA

in order to be considered for admission to the program. Space is limited in each program, and the

most qualified applicants will be admitted each semester. Additional information for each of the

LEPs may be found in the descriptions of academic majors in Chapter 7.

Transfer students who are not directly admitted to an LEP upon application to the university will

be assigned to Letters and Sciences. Those with fewer than 60 credits will be assigned to Letters

and Sciences, and will be allowed the opportunity to meet the gateway requirements. Students

with more than 60 credits will be admitted to an interim advising program in Letters and Sciences

where they will be advised regarding their qualifications for the LEP and, in some cases, students

will need to choose another major.

Second Major: Enrolled students interested in adding an LEP as a second major should see

"Degree Requirements" in Chapter 4.

FRESHMAN ADMISSION

The University of Maryland is a publicly funded land grant institution and the flagship of the

University System of Maryland. The University's Mission Statement expresses a commitment to

achieving excellence as the state's primary center for research and graduate education and the

institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. Consistent

with this mission, the University counts the diversity of its students among its greatest strengths

and as an integral component of the educational process and a contributing factor to the academic

excellence of the institution.

The undergraduate admission process, which reflects the University's educational mission, seeks

to identify those applicants, who as individuals and as a group, will enrich and benefit from the

campus learning environment, and thus benefit the entire student body. The process is structured

to build entering classes of students whose varied backgrounds and experiences provide

substantial evidence of their potential to:

1. Meet the University's requirements for academic success.

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1. Meet the University's requirements for academic success.

2. Enrich the University as a heterogeneous community.

3. Add new perspectives to the University's curriculum and scholarly pursuits.

4. Develop personal skills, including leadership, self-confidence, and intellectual engagement.

5. Contribute to the intellectual, cultural, social and political life of the University, state, and

nation.

As the University must make fine distinctions among large numbers of highly qualified

applicants, the ability to assess consistently all information presented in the application becomes

increasingly important. Therefore, the University employs a rigorous review process that engages

the expertise of professional educators in performing individualized and holistic evaluations of

each application. Each applicant is assessed on the basis of achievements and potential in a broad

range of academic categories, viewed in the context of the opportunities and challenges the

applicant has faced.

These categories include:

1. Strength of educational performance, as measured by the nature and rigor of high school

curriculum and academic achievements.

2. Potential for college success, as evidenced by performance on nationally normed standardized

tests.

3. Potential to promote beneficial educational outcomes and to make a positive contribution to

campus and community life.

4. Persistence, and commitment to educational excellence, as evidenced by demonstrated success

in facing adversity and overcoming obstacles.

Application Forms

The undergraduate application and supporting documents may be completed and submitted

online via the web at www.admissions.umd.edu.

Fall Semester Freshman Admission

The University of Maryland strongly encourages all applicants to apply by our November 1st

priority application deadline to assure best consideration for admission, merit scholarships, and

invitation to the Honors College, College Park Scholars and other living and learning programs.

Admission to the University of Maryland is competitive. We typically receive more than 30,000

applications for a fall freshman class of approximately 4,100. As a result, we are unable to offer

admission to all students who have the ability to be academically successful at Maryland. A

completed application includes a submitted application form, official high school transcript, SAT

or ACT scores, essays and activity statement, school counselor and teacher recommendations and

the application fee.

Applying by the November 1st priority deadline is encouraged. For updated deadline information,

please visit our undergraduate admissions website: http://www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/.

Spring Semester Freshman Admission

Students may be admitted for the spring semester by applying directly for spring admission or by

having their fall application identified for spring admission through the application review

process (as a result of space limitations). A completed application includes an application form,

official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, essays and activities, school counselor and

teacher recommendations and the application fee.

Applying by the priority deadline is encouraged. For updated deadline information, please visit

our undergraduate admissions website: http://www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/.

Freshman Admission Deadlines:

Priority deadline: November 1st

Regular deadline: January 20th

Financial Aid Applications

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The priority deadline for Financial Aid is February 15th. Students seeking financial assistance

should complete the FAFSA before receiving their letter of admission. More information is

available about Financial Aid in Chapter 2.

Early Admission Options for High-Achieving High School Students

Concurrent Enrollment: Talented high school seniors have the opportunity to enroll at the

University of Maryland for two courses, or seven credits, each semester. Successful applicants

will have pursued a rigorous high school program and will have indicated exceptional

performance and ability achieved over time. To apply, students must submit: the completed

application and fee; high school transcript; an essay explaining why they are interested in the

program; a letter of recommendation from the high school; and a letter of permission from the

parents or guardian. Students must live within commuting distance. Tuition is assessed on a

per-credit-hour basis. All mandatory fees apply in full.

Summer Enrollment: High school students with a strong high school record may be considered

for enrollment in courses during the summer preceding their junior or senior year. They must

file an application for admission, and submit an official high school transcript. Tuition is

assessed on a per-credit-hour basis. All mandatory fees apply in full. For more information,

students should visit the Office of Extended Studies – www.oes.umd.edu.

Early Admission: Although the University of Maryland generally requires applicants to earn a

high school diploma prior to their first full-time registration, the University will admit a limited

number of well-qualified students without high school diplomas. Successful applicants will have

pursued a rigorous high school program and will have indicated exceptional performance and

ability achieved over time. Students must be within two credits of high school graduation and

have the commitment of the high school to award a diploma after successful completion of the

freshman year at Maryland. To apply, students must submit: the completed application and fee,

high school transcript and SAT or ACT results, an essay explaining how they will benefit from the

program, a letter of permission from the parents or guardian and a letter of support from the

high school which details the school's agreement to award the high school diploma. Early

admission students are eligible for on-campus housing, scholarships based on academic

achievement, the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and other living learning programs. Early

application is strongly advised.

High School Equivalency Examination (GED)

Maryland residents who are at least 16 years of age and who have not received a high school

diploma may be considered for admission provided they have earned the high school General

Education Equivalency (GED) certificate. In order to be considered for admission, the applicant

must submit a completed application (including SAT scores if the applicant has been out of high

school for less than three years) and present an above average total score as well as above average

scores on each of the five parts of the test.

Non-Accredited/Non-Approved High School

Students from non-accredited/non-approved high schools who seek admission to the University

of Maryland should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for additional information.

Home-Schooled Students

Home-schooled applicants should meet the same minimum high school course requirements

expected of all applicants. Additional information from home-schooled students is required in

the following areas of the application:

Transcript: should provide course descriptions, books used, methods of evaluation, and the

grades received, as well as a statement providing general information about the home-school

curriculum. If college-level courses have been taken simultaneously, an official college transcript

should be included with the application.

Letters of Recommendation: the University of Maryland requires two recommendations from all

freshman applicants. In the case of home-schooled students these recommendations should be

provided by 1) an individual acting in a supervisory or evaluative capacity with regard to the

student's curriculum, and 2) from a teacher in any setting (home-school program, community

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student's curriculum, and 2) from a teacher in any setting (home-school program, community

college course, etc.).

Prior Learning Credit

The University of Maryland awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP), International

Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced Level (A-Level)/Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level) exams

when an appropriate score has been achieved. It is important to note that not all exams are

awarded credit. All departments reserve the right to re-evaluate the content of exams and to

change the assignment of credit and course equivalencies. There are other types of college level

exams that may be awarded credit on a case-by-case basis. These include Caribbean Advance

Proficiency Exam (CAPE), or Abitur. For additional information on the transferability of these

exams, please see Prior Learning Credit - AP, IB, A-Level/AS-Level, CLEP, Credit-by-Exam, Basic

Military Training section in Chapter 4.

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Applicants who have earned or will earn a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college or

university in the United States (or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in another country) are

eligible to be considered for admission to the Graduate School at the University of Maryland.

Graduate School and degree program criteria for admission are available in the Graduate Catalog,

available online at www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog. For more information on graduate degree

programs, financial aid for graduate study, deadlines, and online application instructions, please

visit the Graduate School's website at www.gradschool.umd.edu, email [email protected], or

call the Graduate School Information Center at 301-405-3644. Hard-copy correspondence can be

addressed to the Graduate School, 2123 Lee Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

20742-5121.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION

The University of Maryland seeks to enroll international students who demonstrate strong

academic performance with records suggesting potential for success at Maryland. Admission to

the University of Maryland is competitive. Typically, admission is offered to applicants whose

academic credentials indicate marks of "very good" to "excellent." Due to space limitations and the

competitive nature of undergraduate admission at the University of Maryland, an international

applicant should submit a complete application as early as possible, and always before the

deadlines listed in this section. Evaluation of an applicant's credentials will take place only after

all application materials are received.

Applicants currently holding or intending to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to

study in the United States are considered international applicants and should observe the

following instructions. All other non-immigrant visa holders (including A, E, G, H, I, and L) should

follow the domestic Freshman and Transfer instructions. However, please refer to the

Undergraduate Admissions website

( https://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/EnglishLanguageProficiency.php) for more

information regarding English proficiency requirements.

Freshman Admission - International

You are considered a freshman applicant if you have completed fewer than 12 semester hours of

university-level credit beyond secondary school at the time you plan to enter the University of

Maryland. Successful freshman applicants demonstrate satisfactory completion of diverse

college-preparatory subjects in secondary school, proficiency in English, and evidence of

sufficient funds to cover all expenses. Due to space limitations, we are unable to offer admission

to all students who have the ability to be successful academically at the University of Maryland.

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The Fall (August) deadline for applications to be received is November 1. The Spring (January)

general deadline is August 1.

For a listing of required documents, please visit our website:

https://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/InternationalApplicants.php.

Transfer Admission - International

You are considered a transfer applicant if you have attempted 12 or more semester hours of

university-level credit beyond secondary school at the time you plan to enter the University of

Maryland. Students who have completed fewer than 30 transferable credits must submit high

school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Successful transfer applicants demonstrate better than

average grades in strong academic courses, proficiency in English, and evidence of sufficient

funds to cover all expenses. Due to space limitations, we are unable to offer admission to all

students who have the ability to be academically successful at the University of Maryland.

The fall (August) final deadline for applications to be received is March 1. The spring (January)

final deadline is August 1st.

For a listing of required documents, please visit our website:

https://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/InternationalApplicants.php.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers (regardless of citizenship) who seek admission to the University of

Maryland must verify their proficiency in English by taking and submitting an official score report

from one of the following English proficiency exams: Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL) or International English Language Test System (IELTS). Please note that while TOEFL or

IELTS scores are required to satisfy proficiency in English, the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions will conduct a full file review considering all application materials submitted in the

application package to make a determination about the student's level of English proficiency.

Those whose native language is English, or who have earned a post-secondary degree from a

university in an English-speaking country do not need to take or submit scores from an English

proficiency exam. Transfer credit for an English composition course from a U.S. institution does

not waive the English proficiency exam. Please refer to the Undergraduate Admissions

website ( https://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/EnglishLanguageProficiency.php) for

more information regarding English proficiency requirements.

Visa Requirements

Applicants Residing Outside of the United States: To enter the United States, international

students residing abroad will need a passport from their government and a visa from the U.S.

Consulate. In order to obtain a visa for the purposes of studying in the United States, the

applicant must present a Certificate of Eligibility form (I-20) to the U.S. Consulate for

non-immigrant student status. The university will issue this form to admitted students who have

submitted proof of having sufficient funds to cover the cost of a program of study. Admitted

students with personal, family, or other source of private funding will be issued the Certificate of

Eligibility form (I-20) in order to obtain the F-1 Student Visa. Admitted students who are

sponsored by agencies, foundations, or their home government, or are participating in an

established exchange program may be issued the Certificate of Eligibility form (DS-2019) in order

to obtain the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa.

Applicants Currently Residing in the United States: Applicants currently holding F-1 Student or

J-1 Exchange Visitor status in the United States need to submit a photocopy of their I-94

Arrival/Departure Record, visa stamp, and current I-20 or DS-2019 form along with proof of

having sufficient funds to cover the cost of a program of study. Applicants holding another type

of non-immigrant status need to submit a photocopy of their I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and

visa stamp, and must indicate if they intend to seek a change to F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange

Visitor status. Upon admission and submission of the appropriate financial support

documentation, the university will issue the appropriate Certificate of Eligibility form (I-20 or

DS-2019) to the student.

For more information, please visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services

website: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-students-scholar-services.

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International External Exam

The University of Maryland awards credit for some Advanced Level/Advanced Subsidiary Level

(A-Level/AS-Level) Exams taken through Cambridge International Exams (CIE) or other

recognized organizations. There are other types of college level exams that may be awarded

credit on a case-by-case basis. For additional information on the transferability of these exams,

please see Prior Learning Credit - AP, IB, A-Level/AS-Level, BMT, Credit-by-Exam in Chapter 4.

OFFICE OF EXTENDED STUDIES (Summer Session, Winter Session, Freshmen

Connection, Freshmen First, Pre-College Programs, and Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate,

and Continuing Education Programs)

0132 Main Administration Building

Phone: 301-405-7762

Fax: 301-314-9572

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: oes.umd.edu

The Office of Extended Studies administers Summer Session, Winter Session, Freshmen

Connection, Freshmen First, Pre-College Programs, and Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, and

Continuing Education Programs.

Summer Session serves current UMD students, visiting students from other universities and

colleges, graduates, professionals, and high school students who can satisfy a requirement, catch

up on credits, and get closer to graduation. Summer Session features more than 1,700 courses

that are offered morning, afternoon, evening, and online during three-week or six-week sessions.

Winter Session serves current UMD students, visiting students from other universities and

colleges, graduates and professionals who can fulfill prerequisites, meet eligibility requirements

for certain majors, and accelerate progress for graduation. Held in January, the three-week Winter

Session features more than 350 courses that meet morning, afternoon, evening, and online.

In Freshmen Connection, spring-admitted freshmen begin their University of Maryland education

in the fall semester, earn up to 17 university credits toward their undergraduate degree, and get

on track to graduate in four years.

The Freshmen First Program, a three-week summer program, prepares freshmen for living and

learning at the University of Maryland, easing the transition to the university environment.

Students enroll for three credits, attend seminars and social activities, meet and study with other

incoming freshmen, and reside on campus or commute from home.

Pre-College Programs

The Terp Scholars Program, a three-week summer program, invites academically talented rising

high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to pursue academic interests, discover career

opportunities, earn university credits, and explore university life.

Terp Discovery, a two-week summer program, invites academically promising middle school

students to explore education and career opportunities and learn about university life.

Graduate Programs offer master degrees and graduate certificates to professionals who want to

advance their knowledge and career goals.

Post-Baccalaureate Programs prepare students for professional schools, graduate programs, and

professional achievement.

Continuing Education Programs include customized initiatives that include seminars, work force

training, and short courses crafted for industry application.

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Students who are admitted and do not register for their first semester or cancel registration prior

to beginning their first semester must apply again for admission (see Freshman or Transfer

Admission). Students who are admitted as "Term Only" also must apply again for admission if

they wish to register for a subsequent term. Students admitted as "Non-Degree" seeking

students, who would like to become degree-seeking students, must apply again for admission

(see Transfer Admission).

Students who have matriculated and registered and did not maintain that registration

continuously (Fall and Spring semesters) to graduation, must apply for readmission or

reinstatement to re-enroll at the University of Maryland.

See "Withdrawal and Leave of Absence from the University" in Chapter 4 for more detailed

information.

Readmission

Students must apply for readmission if they interrupt registration for one or more semesters and

were not academically dismissed at the conclusion of the last semester of attendance.

Reinstatement

Students who are academically dismissed from the university must apply for reinstatement. All

applications for reinstatement are reviewed by a Faculty Petition Board. Students may apply for

reinstatement for the semester immediately following dismissal or for any subsequent semester.

Only the Faculty Petition Board can grant reinstatement.

Students who are denied reinstatement may be required to comply with specific

recommendations made by the Faculty Petition Board in order to be considered for reinstatement

in a future semester.

Reinstatement After Withdrawal

Students who withdraw from the university must apply for reinstatement if they interrupt

enrollment for one or more semesters.

Students may apply for readmission or reinstatement at www.studentsuccess.umd.edu.

Application Deadlines (readmission and reinstatement)*

Fall: April 1st

Spring: November 1st

*Students who wish to reenroll for summer term must apply for fall reenrollment. Students who

wish to enroll for winter term must apply for spring reenrollment.

Students who have been academically dismissed and wish to return the following semester must

apply by:

June 1st for fall enrollment

January 6th for spring enrollment

All students are encouraged to apply early in order to take advantage of early registration.

Summer School

Students who are dismissed or withdraw at the end of the fall semester are not eligible to attend

Summer Sessions unless or until they are approved for reinstatement. Students dismissed at the

end of a spring semester may attend any Summer Sessions prior to being reinstated, provided the

student registered for Summer Session courses prior to dismissal or withdrawal, or has applied

for reenrollment.

Winter Term

Students who are dismissed or who withdraw at the end of the fall semester may attend Winter

Term prior to being reinstated provided the student registered for Winter Term prior to dismissal

or withdrawal. Winter Term is offered to students who have attended during the preceding fall

semester. Students with a break in attendance must be reenrolled to be eligible to attend Winter

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Term. Students readmitted/reinstated for a spring semester may also attend Winter Term.

Clearances

Clearances from Office of Student Conduct, the Office of the Bursar, Health Center, International

Education Services and/or the Graduate School may be requested of the applicant.

Applications

Applications for readmission and reinstatement may be accessed via the web at

http://www.studentsuccess.umd.edu/

Additional Information

Student Success Office, 0110 Hornbake Library, Office of Undergraduate Studies, University of

Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Email: [email protected].

RESIDENCY INFORMATION

Residency Reclassification Services, 1130 Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Building

Phone: 301-314-9596; Fax: 301-314-7915

E-mail: [email protected]

http://registrar.umd.edu/resreclass.html

Petitions, related documents and questions concerning the Board of Regents Policy on Student

Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes should be directed to Residency

Reclassification Services in the Office of the Registrar.

Determination of In-State Status for Admission and Tuition Purposes: See

www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVIII/viii270r.pdf for the complete text of this policy.

An initial determination of in-state status will be made by the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions at the time a students' application for admission is considered. The determination

made at that time, and any determination made thereafter, shall prevail in each semester until the

determination is successfully challenged. Students may challenge their classification by

submitting a timely petition to Residency Reclassification Services. Determinations are based on

the residency policy and requirements. The deadline for submitting a complete petition along with

all supporting documents, is the first day of the semester in which the student wishes to be

classified as in-state.

The volume of requests for reclassification may necessitate a delay in completing the review

process. A decision in each case will be made within 60 days of receipt of a complete petition and

all required documentation. During this period of time, or any further period of time required by

the university, any fees and charges based on the previous determination must be paid. The

student is solely responsible for any late charges incurred by the residency process. If the

determination is changed, any excess fees and charges will be refunded.

Students classified as in-state for admission and tuition purposes are responsible for notifying

Residency Reclassification Services in writing within 15 days of any change in their circumstances

that might in any way affect their classification at the University of Maryland.

SPECIAL APPLICANTS

Golden Identification (Golden ID) Program

The University of Maryland participates in the Golden ID Program. This program allows eligible

senior citizens to take advantage of the wide variety of course offerings at College Park. To be

eligible to participate, the individual must: be 60 years of age or older, be a legal resident of the

State of Maryland, and is retired (not engaged in gainful employment for more than 20 hours a

week).

Students who are interested in participating in this program must first be admitted to the

University. They can apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The appropriate

application fee will be accessed.

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Additional information on how to apply may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions at 301-314-8385. For more information about the Golden ID Program, go to:

http://registrar.umd.edu/current/registration/golden-id.html.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Applicants who qualify for admission but do not desire to work toward a baccalaureate degree

may be admitted as non-degree seeking students.

Non-degree seeking students who have received a baccalaureate degree are advised that no credit

earned while enrolled may be applied at a later date to a graduate program. These

post-baccalaureate students may enroll in undergraduate courses for which they possess the

necessary prerequisites, but may not enroll in courses restricted to graduate students only.

Students who wish to take courses at the graduate level (600 and above) must contact the

Graduate School for information concerning admission requirements for Advanced Special

Student status.

Non-degree seeking students who do not have a baccalaureate degree must submit transcripts

and meet regular admission standards. Transcripts are not required from students with

baccalaureate degrees from a regionally accredited institution. Because of space limitation,

several departments require that permission be given in advance to register for classes as a

non-degree student. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for further

information.

Non-degree seeking students who wish to take classes must submit the transfer application,

official transcript and a letter of permission from an academic advisor or dean at their home

institution.

Returning Students

Applicants who have not attended school for more than five years should contact Student Sucess

Office (http://studentsuccess.umd.edu/). Veterans should also contact the University of Maryland

Veterans Certification Services at 301-314-8239.

Students returning to the University of Maryland after a separation of five calendar years may

petition the appropriate dean to have a number of grades and credits from courses previously

taken at the University of Maryland, College Park, removed from the calculation of their

cumulative grade point averages and from the credits applied toward graduation requirements.

See information under "Registration, Academic Requirements and Regulations" in Chapter 4.

TRANSFER ADMISSION

Admission to the University of Maryland is competitive. Review the Statement of

Philosophy (https://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/AdmissionPhilosophy.php) of

Undergraduate Admissions and Admission.

Review Factors (https://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/AdmissionReviewFactors.php)

for more information regarding our admission process. Admission is based on the overall

strength of the student's academic performance and is assessed through a holistic review process

as described in the Statement of Philosophy of Undergraduate Admissions.

In accordance with Maryland Higher Education Commission and Board of

Regents (http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/comarhtml/13b/13b.06.01.02-1.htm) transfer

polices, certain applicants from Maryland public institutions are given special consideration and

are admitted when space is available.

The Admission Committee considers the student's academic record and grades received in all

college-level courses. Students are expected to have completed English Composition (the

equivalent of UMD's ENGL101) and college level mathematics (Fundamental Studies Math or

higher) for best consideration in the review process.

Students who graduate from high school and subsequently complete a minimum of 12 semester

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hours or 18 quarter hours during a regular term excluding summer school, at a regionally

accredited college or university are considered transfer applicants. Students who complete fewer

than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours are expected to submit high school records and SAT I

and/or ACT scores for review. When an applicant has attended more than one institution, a

cumulative average for all previous college work attempted will be computed and included in the

review process. To be considered, course work must have been completed at a regionally

accredited college or university.

Application Deadline Dates

Semester Date

Spring

Priority

August 1st

Spring

November

15th

Fall Priority

March 1st

Fall

June 1st

Transfer from Maryland Public Institutions

Currently, applicants who have attended Maryland public institutions may be admitted in

accordance with the criteria outlined in the previous paragraph. The university subscribes to the

policies set forth in the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and Board of Regents

transfer policies. When the number of students desiring admission exceeds the number that can

be accommodated in a particular professional or specialized program, admission will be based on

criteria developed by the university to select the best qualified students.

Articulated transfer programs are available at each Maryland public community college. An

articulated transfer program is a list of courses that best prepare applicants for a particular

course of study at the University of Maryland. Applicants who take appropriate courses specified

in the articulated program and earn acceptable grades are guaranteed transfer with no loss of

credit. Articulated transfer programs help students plan their new programs after changing

career objectives. More information about ARTSYS, the articulation system, is available online at

http://artsys.usmd.edu/. Applicants are encouraged to follow articulated programs to enhance

their transition to the University of Maryland.

Transfer Credit

For more information on receiving transfer credit at the University of Maryland, please see the

Transfer Credit section in Chapter 4.

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2. Fees, Expenses and Financial Aid

COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

0102 Lee Building

301-314-9000

301-405-9265

[email protected]

www.financialaid.umd.edu

Some UM colleges and departments offer merit-based scholarships. Most

departments will only consider students who enroll for 12 credits per semester,

and who have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Some of these scholarships are

open to prospective freshman and transfer students. Some of them are only open

to continuing UM students. For additional information regarding departmental

scholarships please contact the appropriate college or department or visit

http://www.financialaid.umd.edu/scholarships/.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Animal & Avian Sciences

Entomology

Environmental Science and Policy

Environmental Science and Technology

Nutrition & Food Science

Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

Veterinary Medicine

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION

Architecture

Urban Studies and Planning

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

American Studies

Arabic Studies

Art History & Archaeology

Art (Studio Art)

Central European, Russian and Eurasian Studies

Chinese

Classics

Communication

Dance

EnglishFilm Studies

French Language & Literature

Germanic Studies

History

Italian Language & Literature

Jewish Studies

Linguistics

Music

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Persian Studies

Philosophy

Roman Languages

Russian Language, Literature & Culture

Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures

Theatre

Women's Studies

COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

African American Studies

Anthropology

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Economics

Environmental Science and Policy

Geographical Sciences

Government & Politics

Hearing and Speech Sciences

Psychology

Sociology

ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Accounting

Finance

Management

Information Systems

International Business

Supply Chain Management

Marketing

Operations Management & Business Analytics

Dual BS/MS Degrees

COLLEGE OF COMPUTER, MATHEMATICAL, AND NATURAL SCIENCES

Astronomy

Atmospheric & Oceanic Science

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Computer ScienceEnvironmental Sciences - Biodiversity and Conservation

Environmental Sciences - Environmental Geosciences and Restoration

Geology

Mathematics

Physics

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Human Development and Quantitative Methodology

Teaching, Learning, Policy and Leadership

Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education

5-Year BS/MEd Combined Programs

A. JAMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Aerospace Engineering

Bioengineering

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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fire Protection Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE of JOURNALISM

Broadcast Journalism

Multiplatform Journalism

Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION STUDIES

Information Science

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Behavioral and Community Health

Family Studies

Kinesiology

Public Health Science

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS

Chemical Physics Program

Environmental Science and Policy

Systems Engineering

RETURNING STUDENTS PROGRAM/COUNSELING CENTER

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship

Gerald G. Portney Memorial Scholarship

Marilyn K. Brown Memorial Loan

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Academic Achievement Programs

Air Force ROTC

Army ROTC

Asian American Studies

College Park Scholars

General Education Program

Hillman Entrepreneurs Program

Honors College

Individual Studies Program

Letters and Sciences

Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research

National Scholarships Office

Naval ROTC

Phi Beta Kappa Society, Gamma of Maryland

Phi Kappa Phi

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Alumni Association

EXPLANATION OF FEES

1135 Lee Building

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301-314-9000

301-405-0659 fax

Financial Services Center

[email protected]

bursar.umd.edu

1-888-313-2404

Mandatory Fees

Student Fees: The mandatory fee assessment for undergraduate students is based

on a number of requested credit hours as follows: Students registered for 9 or

more credits: $933* per semester; students registered for 8 or fewer credits:

$433* per semester.

*estimated amount; for more information,

see http://bursar.umd.edu/t_ug1617.php.

Student Activities Fee (Refundable): Charged to all undergraduate students at the

request of the Student Government Association. It is used in sponsoring various

student activities, student publications, and cultural programs.

Auxiliary Facilities Fee (Refundable): Charged to all students. This fee is paid into

a fund that is used for capital improvement, expansion, and construction of

various campus facilities such as open recreation areas (tennis courts, basketball

courts, etc.), transportation alternatives, and the Stamp Student Union. These

projects are not funded or are funded only in part from other sources.

Athletic Fee (Refundable): Charged to all students for the support of the

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. All students are encouraged to participate

in all of the activities of this department or to attend the contests if they do not

participate.

Shuttle Bus Fee (Refundable): Charged to all students for the support of the

shuttle bus transportation system.

Stamp Student Union and Recreational Fee (Refundable): Charged to all students

and is used to expand recreational facilities and the Stamp Student Union services.

Recreation Services Fee (Refundable): Charged to all students specifically to

support the construction and operation of Ritchie Coliseum and the Campus

Recreation Center, a multi-use facility that includes basketball and racquetball

courts, indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor jogging track, and multipurpose

activity spaces.

Performing Arts and Cultural Center Fee: Charged to all students to support the

operation of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Telecommunications Fee: Assessed to all students living in university residence

halls.

Technology Fee: Charged to undergraduate students, to support the improvement

of the computer systems on campus.

Other Fees

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Undergraduate Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $65 is charged to all

new applicants.

Enrollment Confirmation Deposit: All newly admitted undergraduate students

who intend to matriculate in the Fall or Spring semester must submit a

non-refundable $400 deposit, which is credited to their tuition charges when they

enroll. Should the student decide not to enroll for the specific semester of

application, the $400 deposit is forfeited and cannot be used to offset any

charges, including orientation charges, the student may incur.

Students admitted for the Fall semester must submit this deposit by May 1 or

within 30 days from their date of admission, whichever is later, to reserve their

place in the entering class. Students admitted for the Spring semester must submit

this deposit by December 1 or within 14 days of their date of admission,

whichever is later, to reserve their place in the entering class.

Pre-College Orientation Program Registration Fee: $160 Freshmen (two-day

program), $101 Transfer (one-day program), $60.00 Parent (per person).

Late Registration Fee: All students are expected to complete their registration on

the regular registration days. Those who do not complete their registration during

the prescribed days must pay a $20 late registration fee.

Special Fee for students requiring additional preparation in Mathematics

(MATH003, 010, 011, 013 and 015) per semester: A fee of $280 is required of

students whose curriculum calls for MATH110 or 115 and who do not pass the

qualifying examination for these courses. This Special Math Fee is in addition to

course charge. Students enrolled in this course and concurrently enrolled for nine

or more credit hours will be considered as full-time students for purposes of

assessing fees.

Cooperative Education in Liberal Arts, Business, and Science

(UNIV098-099) Per Semester: $60

Engineering COOP Program (ENCO098-099) Per Semester: $60

Other Special Fees: The University offers a number of courses (MBA, ENTS,

Chemical and Life Sciences, Animal Sciences) that have special course fees in

addition to, or in lieu of, the standard tuition charges. Students are encouraged to

contact the department prior to registering for the class to determine the total

cost of the course.

Fees for Auditors: Fees for auditors and courses taken for audit are the same as

those charged for courses taken for credit at both the undergraduate and

graduate levels. Audited credit hours will be added to hours taken for credit to

determine full-time or part-time status for fee assessment purposes. Special

Students are assessed fees in accordance with the schedule for the comparable

undergraduate or graduate classification.

Special Examination Fee (Credit-by-Exam): $30 per course for all

undergraduates and full-time graduate students; credit-hour charge for part-time

graduate students.

Parking Registration Fees: All students enrolled in classes at the university and

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who drive or park a vehicle anywhere or anytime on the campus must register to

park on campus each academic year. For additional information, please refer to

Department of Transportation Services.

Textbooks and Supplies: Textbooks and classroom supplies vary with the course

pursued, but averaged $1130 in 2015-2016 (two semesters).

Service Charges for Dishonored Checks: Payable for each check which is

returned unpaid by the drawee bank on initial presentation because of insufficient

funds, payment stopped, post-dating, drawn against uncollected items, etc.

For checks up to $100: $10

For checks from $100.01 to $500: $25

For checks over $500: $50

When a check is returned unpaid, the student must redeem the check and pay any

outstanding balance in the account within 10 days or late fees may be assessed

and the account transferred to the Central Collection Unit for legal follow-up.

Additionally, a minimum 17% collection charge is added to the charges posted to

the student's account at the time the transfer is made. When a check is returned

unpaid due to an error made by the student's bank, the student must obtain a

letter from the branch manager of the bank or a person of equivalent status

admitting the error. This letter must be submitted to the Office of the Bursar to

have the service charge waived.

Overdue Library Charges: For items from the library's main circulating

collections, charges are .50 cents per day per item, and recalled item fines are $2

per day. If an item is lost or mutilated, the borrower is charged the estimated cost

of the item plus a processing fee to cover acquisition and cataloging costs.

Different fine rates may apply to other library collections, such as reserve

collections.

Maryland English Institute Fee: Semi-intensive, $3,406.00. Intensive, $5,972.00.

Students enrolled with the Maryland English Institute pay this fee in support of

the Institute. Students enrolled in the semi-intensive program may also enroll for

regular academic courses and pay the tuition and fees associated with those

offerings. The program also offers non-credit courses in American English

Pronunciation (UMEI 006) for $943.00 and Fluency Program or Advanced Writing

(UMEI007, 008) for $1,253.00. These charges are subject to change.

Property Damage Charge: Students will be charged for damage to property or

equipment. When responsibility for the damage can be fixed, the individual

student will be billed for it; when responsibility cannot be fixed, the cost of

repairing the damage or replacing equipment will be prorated among the

individuals involved.

Late Payment Fee: Per-semester fee of 5% for past due amount, or $10, whichever

is greater, plus an additional 1.5% on each subsequent billing.

Withdrawal and Refund of Fees: Students compelled to leave the university at any

time during the academic year should meet with their academic college advising

office and secure a form for withdrawal. The completed form and identification

card are to be submitted to the academic college advising office which will

communicate results to the Office of the Registrar. Students will forfeit their right

to a refund if the withdrawal action described above is not adhered to. The

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effective date used in computing refunds is the date the withdrawal form is filed

in the academic college advising office. Stop payment on a check, failure to pay

the semester bill, or failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal.

Refund requests should be processed by students with the Office of the

Bursar otherwise, any credit on the student account could be carried over to the

next semester. If a Cancellation of Registration is submitted to the Office of the

Registrar before the official first day of classes the student is entitled to a full

credit of semester tuition.

Undergraduate students withdrawing from the university will be credited for

tuition and fees in accordance with the following schedule:

Prior to 1st day of

classes

100%

1st 10 days of

classes

80%

3rd week 60%

4th week 40%

5th week 20%

After 5th week

refund

Note: First-semester freshmen who receive Title IV aid and who withdraw will

receive a refund in accordance with federal regulations.

Prior to the first day of classes, if full-time undergraduates drop a course or

courses, thereby changing the total number of credits for which they are

registered to 11 or fewer, charges for the semester will be assessed on the basis of

the per-credit-hour fee for part-time students. However, if students later add a

course or courses thereby changing the total number of credits for which they are

registered to 12 or more, they will be billed for the difference between

per-credit-hour fees paid and the general fees for full-time undergraduates.

If during the first five days of classes full-time undergraduates drop a course or

courses thereby changing the total number of credits for which they are registered

to 11 or fewer, charges for the semester will be assessed on the basis of part-time

charges plus 20% of the difference between the full-time fees and appropriate

part-time charges. After the first five days of classes, there is no refund for

changing from full-time to part-time status. Students who register as part-time

undergraduate students and apply for a refund for courses dropped during the

first week of classes will be given an 80% refund. No refund will be made for

courses dropped thereafter.

No part of the charges for room and board is refundable except when students

officially withdraw from the university or when they are given permission by the

appropriate officials of the university to move from the residence halls and/or to

discontinue dining hall privileges. In these cases, the room refund will be

computed by multiplying the number of periods remaining by the pro rata weekly

rate after adjusting for a service charge. Refunds to students having full board

contracts will be calculated in a similar manner. No room and/or board refunds

will be made after the 14th week of the semester. Students are reminded that

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reservations for room and board must be canceled by the date published in the

residence hall and dining services agreement(s).

In computing refunds to students who have received the benefit of scholarships

and loans from university funds, the computation will be made to return the

maximum amount to the scholarship and loan accounts without loss to the

university.

MERIT-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1135 Lee Building

301-314-9000

301-405-9265

[email protected]

www.financialaid.umd.edu

Scholarships

Several scholarships are available to the highest-achieving students at the

University of Maryland, College Park. The two types of scholarships that are

available are based solely on academic or creative talent (merit-based), and those

based on financial need. The eligibility criteria for the different University of

Maryland merit scholarships are listed below. Please also see the list of

departmental scholarships at the end of this chapter. Students are encouraged to

contact the office or department responsible for selecting the recipients for more

information on these programs. Current information about merit scholarships

offered through the University of Maryland is also available on the web

at www.admissions.umd.edu.

Banneker/Key Scholarship: The University of Maryland seeks to identify and

select some of the brightest high school seniors in the nation to continue their

education as Banneker/Key Scholars. There are two award levels for Banneker Key

Scholarships. The first award level covers the costs of tuition, mandatory fees,

room and board, and a book allowance each year for eight consecutive semesters.

The second award level provides a partial scholarship to go towards tuition, and a

book allowance each year for eight consecutive semesters. Scholarship recipients

will also be admitted to the Honors College and will be afforded many other

opportunities as they participate in intellectual enrichment programs. For full

consideration, students must submit an admission application, application fee,

official transcript, essay, recommendations, and official copies of SAT or ACT

scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by November 1st for the

following academic year. Selected semifinalists are given a personal interview by

the Banneker/Key Selection committee. Factors such as a candidate's involvement

in community service, talents or skills, leadership, and character all play a part in

the final awards. Contact the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions at www.admissions.umd.edu for more information.

President's Scholarship: This award provides talented prospective freshmen with

scholarship support for eight consecutive semesters. Awards ranging from

$2,000 to $12,000 per year are offered to incoming freshmen. Students are

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selected through the admissions process with primary consideration given to

academic performance in high school (high school courses and achievement),

results of standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), extracurricular activities, awards,

honors, recommendations, and the essay. For full consideration, students must

submit a complete application for admission by November 1st. Contact the Office

of Undergraduate Admissions at www.admissions.umd.edu for more information.

Deans' Scholarship: This award provides talented prospective freshmen with

scholarship support for two to four consecutive semesters. Awards ranging from

$1,500 for one year to $4,500 for two years are offered to incoming freshmen. To

be considered, students must submit a complete application for admission by

November 1st. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

at www.admissions.umd.edu for more information.

President's Transfer Scholarship: This scholarship is a two-year $5,000 per year

scholarship for transfer students. Students do not have to fill out a separate

application to be considered as they will be evaluated based on their application

to the University of Maryland. The scholarship will be awarded to the most

competitive transfer students with the strongest academic records and college

grade point averages. Students who are awarded the scholarship will receive

notification by mail about two weeks after they receive their letter of admission.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at www.admissions.umd.edu for

more information.

Regents Scholars Program: The Regents Scholars Program recognizes the

extraordinary achievement of outstanding freshmen students. New awards are

made each year in the amount of full in-state tuition, mandatory fees, room,

board, and a $1000 stipend. Recipients are automatically admitted to the Honors

College. A select number of the top high school scholars in the state will be

considered for this most prestigious award. A complete admission application,

application fee, official transcript, essay, recommendations, and SAT or ACT

scores must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by

November 1st for consideration for the Regents Scholars Program for the

following academic year. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

at www.admissions.umd.edu for more information.

Kelly, Shipley or Weinberg Regents Scholarships: In order to continue the

commitment to outstanding students, the Board of Regents has designated several

Regents Scholarships to be awarded to Maryland community college transfer

students. To be selected for this award, the transfer student must have

exceptional qualifications, including achievement of a 4.0 grade point average,

completion of the associate’s degree at a Maryland community college, evidence of

creative and intellectual activities or scholarly potential, and have been admitted

to one of the University System of Maryland institutions. The deadline for

submitting the candidate's application material is May 15th. The winner may

receive the scholarship for two years, totaling no more than four semesters

including summer sessions. For information, contact the University System of

Maryland System Office at 301-445-1992.

Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship: These awards are available to

outstanding students transferring from Maryland community colleges. The

awards cover in-state tuition for four consecutive semesters of undergraduate

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awards cover in-state tuition for four consecutive semesters of undergraduate

study. To be eligible students must have completed 56 or more credits or have an

Associates of Arts degree and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or

better. Students who have previously attended the University of Maryland, College

Park, are ineligible for this scholarship. Candidate nomination forms are available

in early January from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or from community

college advisors. The deadline for receipt of the application, official transcripts,

and scholarship materials is March 1st. Contact the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions at www.admissions.umd.edu for more information.

University of Maryland Departmental Scholarships: Some Colleges and

departments at the university offer a variety of merit scholarships. Most

departmental scholarships require a student to have a minimum grade point

average of 3.0 and be registered for a minimum of 12 credits per semester. For

information regarding departmental scholarships, please contact the appropriate

College or department.

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships: These are competitive scholarships

which are awarded annually. Primary consideration will be given to entering

freshmen and transfer students from community colleges that have outstanding

talent in art, dance, music, or theater. The scholarships cover in-state tuition and

mandatory fees and are renewable for up to three years based upon an acceptable

level of performance as defined by the respective departments. Additional

application materials and information about required auditions are available

directly from the Departments of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre at

www.arhu.umd.edu.

Maryland State Scholarships: The Maryland Higher Education Commission

(MHEC), awards both need- and merit-based scholarships to Maryland residents.

There are many different programs available, including the Guaranteed Access

Grant, Educational Assistance Grant, the Senatorial Scholarship, and the Delegate

Scholarship. You may obtain more information about these and other awards by

calling MHEC at 800-974-0203. All Maryland residents are expected to apply for

State scholarship assistance. Initial application for many of the awards is made

through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note that

filing the FAFSA is sufficient to apply for most Maryland State Scholarships at

UMD, although some may require additional application forms. The application

deadline for most programs is March 1st. The FAFSA is available on the Office of

Student Financial Aid web site at www.financialaid.umd.edu.

Scholarships from Other States: Several states have reciprocal agreements with

the State of Maryland. Students who are residents of these states may receive

funds for study in eligible post-secondary institutions in Maryland. Interested

students should contact their state scholarship agencies for information.

Scholarship Searches: A broad range of scholarships are available from private

sources. Usually, these awards are not as well publicized as state and university

programs. Therefore, students should conduct a scholarship search to locate such

sources. The University of Maryland offers access to several services to students

to aid them in their searches. Access our website

at www.financialaid.umd.edu/scholarships to use these services.

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NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

0102 Lee Building

301-314-9000

301-405-9265

[email protected]

www.financialaid.umd.edu

Grants

The Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA) administers several grant programs for

undergraduates. Awards are made based on financial need as determined by the

FAFSA. Grants do not have to be repaid. Access the Financial Aid web site at

www.financialaid.umd.edu for more information.

Federal Pell Grant: This grant provides a "foundation" of financial aid, to which

aid from other sources may be added. Only undergraduates who are seeking their

first bachelor's degree and have exceptional need may receive a Federal Pell Grant.

All undergraduates will be considered for this grant regardless of when their

applications were received. Students may receive the Federal Pell Grant for less

than full-time attendance, although the award will be pro-rated based on the

number of credits attempted. Awards range from $598 to $5,815.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant:

Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created

the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

Program that provides grants of up to $3,728 per year to students who intend to

teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students

from low-income families.

To receive the TEACH Grant students must complete the FAFSA, be a U.S. citizen

or eligible non-citizen, enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or

graduate student, enrolled in a coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching

or plan to complete such coursework, maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA and sign a

TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. Questions regarding the TEACH Grant Program

can be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Institutional Grants: The University of Maryland (UM) grant is awarded to

full-time students who demonstrate financial need and meet OSFA's priority

application deadline of February 15th. The OSFA selects the recipients of this

award based on availability of funds and the qualifications of the applicants. The

UM grant may be awarded to undergraduates who demonstrated need and high

academic achievement. The UM Grant may be awarded to any undergraduate with

demonstrated need. Award amounts for these programs range from $500 to

$4,000.

Self-Help: Financial aid also consists of self-help assistance such as employment

and student loan programs. Most of these programs are awarded based on need

as determined by the FAFSA. Access our web site at www.financialaid.umd.edu for

additional information.

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Federal Work-Study: The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides students

with the opportunity to earn money to meet their educational and personal

expenses. Money earned from the FWS program does not have to be paid back.

To be considered for FWS, students must meet OSFA's priority application

deadline of February 15th. This award is need-based and may range from $800 to

$2,400. Pay rates depend on the level of complexity of the work, but will be at

least the federal minimum wage. Like all university employees, FWS employees

receive a paycheck every other week for the hours worked. Most FWS jobs are on

campus, though opportunities exist through the Community Service Program for

FWS students to work off campus at several Federal Government Agencies. The

number of hours students may work is limited to 20 per week while school is in

session and 40 per week during vacations and summer break.

Paid Internships: Students with paid internships sign a contract at the beginning

of the semester that states the payment amount for the number of hours to be

worked during that semester. The payment amount is advanced to the student's

account at the start of each semester. This program differs from Federal

Work-Study in that students receive all "wages" at the start of each semester, as

opposed to a bi-weekly pay check, and those funds are applied directly to the

student's account. Several offices and departments on campus, including Shuttle

UM, Residential Facilities, and Dining Services, offer paid internships. Students

should contact the department or office for which they are interested in working.

Federal Perkins Loan: The Perkins loan is a low-interest rate (5%) loan for

students with exceptional financial need. This is a loan borrowed from the school,

and must be repaid. To be eligible, students must meet OSFA's priority application

deadline of February 15th. The amount of the award will depend upon the

student's need and may range from $200 to $2,500. New borrowers (those who

first receive a federal Perkins Loan after July 1, 1988) have a grace period of nine

months after graduating or leaving school before they must begin repayment of

their federal Perkins Loan(s). Interest will begin accruing at the time of

repayment. This loan is interest-free while students are attending school and

enrolled at least half time in a degree-seeking program.

Direct Stafford Loan: This is a low-interest-rate loan for students who attend at

least half-time. Application is made through the school's financial aid office via

the FAFSA. Eligibility for this loan is based on need, not credit worthiness. This

loan is borrowed by the student and must be repaid.

There are two types of Direct Stafford Loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. The

Direct Stafford subsidized loan is awarded to students with demonstrated

financial need; this loan is interest-free while students are attending school and

enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program. Students who do not

demonstrate financial need, or who do not demonstrate sufficient need to borrow

a fully Direct Stafford subsidized loan, may borrow a Direct Stafford unsubsidized

loan. The Direct Stafford unsubsidized loan is interest bearing. Students

borrowing a Direct Stafford unsubsidized loan will be required to repay the

principle and any interest that may accrue during school attendance. All students

who want to apply for either Direct Stafford loan must complete the FAFSA. As of

July 1, 2015, the Direct Stafford subsidized and unsubsidized loans for

undergraduates has a 4.29% fixed interest rate. Students who graduate or drop

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undergraduates has a 4.29% fixed interest rate. Students who graduate or drop

below half-time status are granted a six-month grace period before repayment of

the Direct Stafford loan is required.

The following are the maximum loan amounts per academic year: $5,500 for

undergraduates with freshman status, $6,500 for undergraduates attaining

sophomore status, and $7,500 for undergraduate students who attain junior or

senior status. If students do not demonstrate sufficient need to borrow the

maximum Direct Stafford subsidized loan, they may borrow the difference in a

Direct Stafford unsubsidized loan. The maximum borrowing limit for most

undergraduates is $31,000.

Direct PLUS (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students) Loan: This is a

non-need-based loan, which parents may borrow to help defray the cost of their

dependent children's education. The Direct PLUS enables parents to borrow the

full yearly cost of attendance (as determined by the school) minus all other

financial aid. Otherwise, there is no yearly or cumulative borrowing limit. As of

July 1, 2011, the student is required to complete a Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for the Direct PLUS loan. After the FAFSA is

completed, borrowers must submit the Direct PLUS loan application to the school

for calculation and certification of the maximum loan amount that the parent may

borrow per student per year. The Direct PLUS loan application can be completed

with the Department of Education at www.studentloans.gov.

The Direct PLUS is granted to borrowers based on credit-worthiness as

determined by the Department of Education whom the borrower selects. The

Direct PLUS loan has a 6.84% fixed interest rate. The borrower has the option of

beginning repayment on the Direct PLUS loan either 60 days after the loan is fully

disbursed or not until six (6) months after the dependent student on whose behalf

the parent borrowed ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis.

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

0102 Lee Building

301-314-9000

301-405-9265

[email protected]

www.financialaid.umd.edu

The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state,

and institutional financial assistance programs, and, in cooperation with other

university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving

students. The primary responsibility for financing attendance at the University of

Maryland, College Park, lies with students and families. Scholarships, grants,

loans, and work-study positions are awarded on the basis of academic ability

and/or financial need as determined by a federal needs analysis system. It is the

intent of OSFA to provide assistance to students who might not otherwise be able

to pursue college studies due to financial constraints.

Financial aid funds are limited; therefore, all new, readmitted, and returning

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students must follow these steps to receive priority consideration for financial aid:

Student admissions applications and all necessary supporting documents to

the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadlines (Deadlines are listed in

Chapter 1).

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January

1st. The FAFSA is available on the OSFA web site

at www.financialaid.umd.edu. A new FAFSA is required for each academic

year of the student's enrollment.

New students should not wait to be admitted before filing the FAFSA. A

financial aid application has no bearing on a student's admission application.

However, students will not receive final consideration for aid until they are

admitted to a degree program.

Complete the FAFSA no later than February 1 so that it is received by the

federal processor by February 15. Applying online helps to expedite the

process. Income for the previous year may be estimated initially and

corrected later on the Student Aid Report (SAR).

Applications received before February 15 will be given priority consideration.

General Regulations Applicable to All Forms of Aid

Full-Time Status: For most types of aid, students must attempt at least 12 credit

hours through the schedule adjustment period each semester in order to receive

the full financial aid award. Please refer to the standards of Satisfactory Academic

Progress (SAP) when considering dropping below 12 credit hours for any given

semester. Please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website

at www.financialaid.umd.edu to review the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Citizenship Status: In order to be eligible for federal, state, or university financial

assistance, students must be United States citizens or eligible non-citizens.

Default/Owe Refund: Students cannot be in default on an educational loan, nor

can they owe any refund on a Pell Grant or Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grant (SEOG) previously awarded at any post-secondary institution.

Degree-Seeking: Students must be working toward a degree or certificate.

Students must be admitted to the university as "degree-seeking."

Satisfactory Progress: Students must be making satisfactory progress toward a

degree or certificate according to the Standards for Satisfactory Academic

Progress (SAP) published in the Schedule of Classes. Please visit the Office of

Student Financial Aid website at www.financialaid.umd.edu to review the

Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Selective Service: To receive federal financial aid, male students must register

with Selective Service if they are at least 18 years old and born after December 31,

1959, unless they are not required by law. The federal government will verify

compliance of this registration requirement. Students who have questions about

Selective Service registration may contact the Selective Service at

847-688-6888/1-888-655-1825 or www.sss.gov.

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Receiving a Non-University Award: If a student receives assistance (scholarship

or loan) from a non-university source, the university may reduce the financial aid

awarded by the university. It is the student's responsibility to notify the Office of

Student Financial Aid of all outside awards.

Change in Financial Situation: It is the student's responsibility to notify the

Office of Student Financial Aid of any changes to his or her financial

circumstances during the year.

Reapplication Requirement: Need-based assistance is not automatically renewed

from year to year. All students requesting need-based aid must reapply by

submitting a new or renewal FAFSA annually. Such reapplication must indicate

continued financial need and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website

at www.financialaid.umd.edu to review the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Award Policy: Financial aid is normally a combination of grants, loans, and

student employment. The financial aid "package" is determined by the availability

of financial aid and the financial circumstances of each student. It is not

necessary to make any special application for university grants. The Office of

Student Financial Aid will determine awards that best fit the needs and

qualifications of the candidates.

Estimating Educational Cost

Costs of Attendance Budgets are estimates of the educational expenses incurred

by students during the nine-month academic year. These budgets include direct

university charges (tuition, fees and on campus room and board) and estimates of

indirect expenses (transportation, books, supplies, miscellaneous living expenses,

and off-campus room and board).

Off-campus cost of living expenses are determined based on the average room

and board charges for the local area. These are indirect costs, not billed by the

University.

Actual College Park tuition and fees can be found by contacting the Office of the

Bursar (http://bursar.umd.edu/index.php).

Dependent student living on campus (not with parent/relative)

Tuition and Fees

In-State: Maryland Resident $10,224

Out-of-State: DC, other states,

other countries

$32,088

Room $6,812*

Board $4,846*

Books/Supplies $1,200**

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Personal and Transportation expenses $2,604**

Subtotal In-State (Tuition &

Books/Supplies)

$11,424

Total In-State $25,686

Subtotal Out-of-State (Tuition &

Books/Supplies)

$33,288

Total Out-of-State $47,550

Dependent student commuting from parents home

Tuition and Fees

In-State: Maryland Resident $10,224

Out-of-State: DC, other states,

other countries

$32,088

Room $1,458**

Board $1,508**

Books/Supplies $1,200**

Personal and Transportation expenses $3,932**

Subtotal In-State (Tuition &

Books/Supplies)

$11,424

Total In-State $18,322

Subtotal Out-of-State (Tuition &

Books/Supplies)

$33,288

Total Out-of-State $40,186

Dependent student living off campus (not with parent/relative)

Tuition and Fees

In-State: Maryland Resident $10,224

Out-of-State: DC, other states,

other countries

$32,088

Room $9,152**

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Board $4,846**

Books/Supplies $1,200**

Personal and Transportation expenses $3,932**

Subtotal In-State (Tuition &

Books/Supplies)

$11,424

Total In-State $29,354

Subtotal Out-of-State (Tuition &

Books/Supplies)

$33,288

Total Out-of-State $51,218

*These figures are averages and will vary from student to student.

**They are indirect costs not billed by the bursar.

TUITION AND BILL PAYMENT INFORMATION

1135 Lee Building

301-314-9000

301-405-0659 fax

Financial Services Center

[email protected]

bursar.umd.edu

1-888-313-2404

Tuition and fees for the University of Maryland, College Park, are listed in the next

section. The university requires that all deposits and fees be paid by stated

deadlines, or penalties must be imposed. Many potential administrative

difficulties can be avoided if students carefully follow published procedures and

notify the appropriate office(s) of any changes that might affect their financial

obligation to the university. This includes updating your email address so

communication concerning your billing is prompt, and notifying the Bursar's

Office of changes of address so that mail affecting the student's financial

relationship with the university will not be delayed or returned.

Tuition and bill payment information for Summer Term, Winter Term, Freshmen

Connection and Professional Programs may be found at oes.umd.edu.

College Park sponsors a deferred-payment plan for the Fall and Spring semesters

only. Information regarding the Terp payment plan is available by calling

301-314-9000 or 1-888-313-2404 or at bursar.umd.edu.

All charges incurred during a semester are payable immediately. Returning

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students will not be permitted to complete registration until all financial

obligations to the university, including library fines, parking violations, and other

penalty fees and service charges, are paid in full.

Payment for past due balances and current semester fees is due on or before the

first day of classes. Students who register in advance must pay their bills in full

prior to the general registration period. Students who register after the initial

registration period are required to make full payment by the due date indicated to

avoid cancellation of their enrollment and loss of their classroom seats to other

students.

Although the university bills students monthly, it cannot assume responsibility

for their receipt. Students are reminded that it is their responsibility to notify the

University of any change in their email address. If a student bill is not received on

or before the beginning of each semester, it is the student's responsibility to

obtain a copy of the bill. To check your account balance or view your monthly

billing statement go to bursar.umd.edu and choose "View Your Monthly Bill" or go

to the Financial Service Center, 1135 Lee Building. The office is open Monday

through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All checks or money orders should be made payable to the University of

Maryland for the exact amount due. Student's name and student's University ID

number should be written on the front side of the check. University grants and

scholarships will be posted to the student's account. However, the first bill mailed

prior to the beginning of each semester may not include these credits.

Students are urged to check their residence hall and dining service agreements for

procedures for cancellation of reservations and for deadlines for receiving

refunds of deposits. Refunds cannot be made after these deadlines, even if the

student decides not to attend the University of Maryland, College Park.

Students will incur a late payment fee in the event of failure to pay a balance on

their student account by its due date. A late payment fee of $10.00 or 5%,

whichever is higher, will be assessed in addition to the total past due amount. An

additional 1.5% finance charge will be charged monthly if the account is not

settled.

Students who fail to pay the indebtedness during the semester in which

delinquency occurs will be ineligible to register for subsequent semesters until the

debt and the penalty fees are cleared.

In the event a student with a delinquent account becomes registered for a future

semester, the account must be settled in full prior to the onset of the future

semester, to avoid cancellation of registration.

The state has established, under legislative mandate, a Central Collections Unit

(CCU) within the Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning. The university is

required by state law to refer all delinquent accounts to the State Collections Unit.

Please note that Maryland law allows the Central Collections Unit to intercept state

income tax refunds for individuals with delinquent accounts, and that CCU is

authorized to notify a National Credit Bureau of the delinquency at the time the

account is referred to it for collection.

All accounts due from students, faculty, staff, non-students, etc., are included

within these guidelines.

Central Collections Unit costs incurred in collecting delinquent accounts will be

charged to the student. The minimum collection fee is 17% plus attorney and/or

court costs.

No degrees, diplomas, certificates, or transcripts of records will be issued to

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students who have not made satisfactory settlement of their accounts.

Note: Additional Information on Student Financial Obligations, Disclosure of

Information, Delinquent Accounts, and Special Fees, can be found in the "Policy

Statements" section at the beginning of this catalog.

Payment of Fees

All checks, money orders, or postal notes should be made payable to "University

of Maryland." The student's University ID number must be written on the front of

the check. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards, and

online check payments are accepted. Online payments can be made by clicking on

the blue box at bursar.umd.edu.

UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES

1135 Lee Building

301-314-9000

301-405-0659 fax

Financial Services Center

[email protected]

bursar.umd.edu

1-888-313-2404

*An Important Fee Notice: Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other

University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition,

fees, and other charges at any time deemed necessary by the University and the

University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Tuition and fee information is

published in the Registration Guide each semester and is also available on-line at

www.bursar.umd.edu.

2016-2017 Academic Year (Estimated)

Full-time Undergraduate Students

(For billing purposes, a student is considered full-time if the number of credit hours enrolled is 12 or more.)

Maryland Residents (In-state)

Total

Academic

Year Cost

Tuition $ 8,315

Add Differential tuition for full-time juniors and seniors majoring in

Business, Engineering, or Computer Science regardless of residency*

1,400*

Mandatory Fees (includes Tech fee)

Maximum charged to all students registered for 9 or more credits

1,866

Board (Resident Dining Plan) 4,454

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Room (Includes Telecom fee) 6,944

Residents of the District of Columbia, Other States, and Other Countries

Total

Academic

Year Costs

Tuition $ 30,179

Add Differential tuition for full-time juniors and seniors majoring in

Business, Engineering, or Computer Science regardless of residency*

*1,400

Mandatory Fees (includes Tech fee)

Maximum charged to all students registered for 9 or more credits

1,866

Board Contract (Resident Dining Plan) 4,454

Room (includes the Telecom fee) 6,944

Tuition and Fees for Part-time Undergraduate Students

(For billing purposes, a student is considered part-time if the number of credit hours enrolled is 11 or fewer)

In-State Tuition (per credit hour) $ 346

Out-of-State Tuition (per credit hour) 1,258

Add Differential tuition for part-time juniors and seniors majoring in Business,

Engineering, or Computer Science regardless of residency (per credit hour)*

*58

Mandatory Fees (per semester)

9-11 credit hours (per semester) 933

8 or fewer credit hours (per semester) 433

For more information regarding the Differential Tuition, please go to:

bursar.umd.edu/Differential Tuition FAQ.pdf.

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3. Campus Administration, Resources, and Student Services

ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Academic Achievement Programs

2204 Marie Mount Hall

301-405-4736 (phone)

301-314-9162 (fax)

Executive Director: Dr. Jerry L. Lewis

www.aap.umd.edu

The Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) primarily provides resources and opportunities for

low-income individuals, first generation college students, disabled students and traditionally

under-represented students.

For more information, see Office of Undergraduate Studies section in Chapter 6.

Admissions

Ground Floor Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Building

301-314-8385

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management: Barbara Gill

[email protected]

www.admissions.umd.edu

1-800-422-5867

The services offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions are designed to meet the

individual needs of prospective students. The office provides general information about the

University of Maryland through brochures, letters, website, electronic communication, information

sessions, campus tours and other personal interactions. Admissions staff evaluate both freshman

and transfer applicants in order to shape the entering class of students. For more information

about undergraduate admission, see Chapter 1.

Computing Services: Division of Information Technology

Phone: 301-405-1500

Fax: 301-405-0300

[email protected]

www.it.umd.edu

The Division of Information Technology is part of a University of Maryland student's everyday

academic and social life. The division plans, develops, supports, and maintains computing,

networking, and telecommunications services for the university community to enhance both

day-to-day academic and business goals and to further the university's standard of excellence in

education and research.

Many faculty members have integrated technology into courses, both inside and outside of the

classroom. Some professors use clickers to collect student feedback during class. Through ELMS,

the university's Enterprise Learning Management System ( www.elms.umd.edu), instructors can

provide online course materials, collect assignments, post grades electronically, and hold

discussion sessions.

The university's robust wireless network (one of the nation's largest for a university our size)

gives students the ability to connect to the Internet from almost anywhere on campus. Every

student living in a residence hall also has a dedicated high-speed data jack to use when

connecting to the university network from his or her room. Computer labs across campus feature

Windows and Macintosh environments, offer printing services (from lab or personal computers),

and provide course-related software. UMD’s Box service (www.it.umd.edu/box) gives students 50

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GB of storage space to use for backing up files, synching files on multiple devices, and

collaborating with others.

Service Desk staff (www.helpdesk.umd.edu, 301-405-1500) are available to answer IT questions

and provide tech support, and they can be contacted in person, over the telephone, and via live

chat. The Service Desk's IT Service Center online resource (www.itsc.umd.edu) enables you to

consult a knowledge base of how-to articles and a catalog of IT services, check and subscribe to

service alerts, and initiate and track help requests online 24/7.

Discounts on computers and cellular devices and service are also available to University of

Maryland students. Some popular software is available at no cost via downloads or subscriptions.

Visit www.it.umd.edu/techsavings for more information.

Education Abroad

3122 Susquehanna Hall

Phone: 301-314-7746

Fax: 301-314-9135

Director: Dr. Moira Rogers

[email protected]

www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad

Receptionist: 301-314-7473

Through Education Abroad (EA), UMD students participate in academically rigorous overseas

programs designed to broaden and enrich their major fields of study, deepen their understanding

of other languages and cultures, and strengthen their ability to compete for successful careers in

today’s global economy. These programs provide coursework in a wide range of disciplines so

that participants can study abroad for a semester or academic year and still complete their

degrees on schedule. A growing number of EA programs combine the concepts of global

citizenship, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship by engaging students in innovative projects

designed to address health, economic, and environmental issues in the communities that host

them during their overseas studies.

EA collaborates with UMD faculty and staff as well as international institutions and affiliated

organizations to support more than 400 international programs in over 65 countries and to

integrate overseas coursework into campus curricula. Professional advisors guide students in the

selection of suitable programs and the arrangement of academic credit, assist with applications

for financial aid, conduct pre-departure orientations, and provide on-call support to participants

overseas. Recognizing that substantive international experience is a crucial part of any

undergraduate education, EA continually seeks to enable every UMD student to study abroad

regardless of his or her major field of study or financial profile. EA is especially attentive to the

diverse needs of the UMD campus community and is committed to developing and delivering

programs and resources that facilitate access for and representation of diverse identities.

Study Abroad Process

Students interested in overseas studies should ideally visit EA one year before actually submitting

an application in order to explore program options and learn more about the next steps in

arranging academic credit, completing pre-requisites, and obtaining financial aid for their

intended programs. When a student is prepared to begin an application, he or she should arrange

to meet with an advisor by making an appointment through the on-line system

at: www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad.

Types of Study Abroad Programs

Exchange programs: Exchange programs allow UMD students to study for a semester or year at

leading universities throughout the world while paying little more than their regular UMD tuition,

travel, and overseas living expenses. In exchange for each outgoing student, one from the

overseas host university studies at the College Park campus for an equivalent period. While some

exchange programs require foreign language proficiency, many are open to students who speak

only English. These programs offer UMD students an outstanding opportunity to develop lasting

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bonds with local students. UMD students earn transfer credit applied to their UMD degree on all

exchange programs.

Maryland Semester (Maryland-in), Maryland Short Term & Freshmen Abroad programs: EA

directly sponsors and administers a wide array of semester and short term opportunities in

partnership with UMD academic departments. These options allow students to receive UMD

resident credit. These include semester programs in Copenhagen, Florence, Perugia, London, Nice,

Seville, Berlin, Barcelona, Rome and Beijing, as well as more than 70 short term courses taught by

Maryland faculty during the summer, winter term, and spring break in locations ranging from

Morocco to Brazil. This also includes Terrapin Takeoff and Destination programs for spring

admitted freshmen. In addition to high-quality instruction, UMD programs offer cultural

activities, internships, and service opportunities to help students maximize their engagement with

the host-country culture.

Approved Programs and Affiliate Programs: EA administers a wide range of programs in

collaboration with vetted study abroad providers and universities, including The Council on

International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the Institute for the International Education of Students

(IES), The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), American Councils (ACTR), and the University

Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).

Non-Approved programs: UMD students who wish to study abroad through other institutions

must petition to do so. The first step in this process is to speak with an EA advisor. Petitioners

must demonstrate a compelling academic reason to participate in a non-approved program and

that the program in question meets the same standards required of approved programs. EA

strongly encourages students to explore its extensive list of affiliated and approved programs

before beginning the petition process.

More information and applications are available at the EA website:

www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad.

Honor Societies

Students who excel in scholarship and leadership may be invited to join the appropriate honor

society. Honor societies at Maryland include:

Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry)

*Alpha Epsilon (Agricultural Engineering)

*Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Med)

Alpha Epsilon Rho (Broadcast Journalism)

*Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)

*Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Scholarship)

Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)

Alpha Zeta (Agriculture)

Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)

Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Management)

Black Honors Caucus

*Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering)

Delta Nu Alpha (Transportation)

Delta Phi Alpha (German)

Delta Sigma Pi (Business)

Eta Beta Rho (Hebrew)

*Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering)

*Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography)

*Golden Key Honor Society (Leadership/Scholarship)

*Kappa Delta Pi (Education)

*Kappa Tau Alpha (Journalism)

*Lambda Pi Eta (Speech Communication)

*Mortar Board National Honor Society (Scholarship)

*National Society of Collegiate Scholars

*Omega Chi Epsilon (Chemistry Engineering)

*Omega Rho (Business)

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*Omega Rho (Business)

*Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)

*Omicron Delta Kappa (Scholarship/Leadership)

*Order of Omega (Fraternity/Sorority Leadership)

Phi Alpha Epsilon (Health/Human Resources)

*Phi Alpha Theta (History)

Phi Beta Kappa (Scholarship)

Phi Chi Theta (Business and Economics)

*Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Scholarship)

*Phi Kappa Phi (Senior/Graduate Scholarship)

*Phi Sigma (Biology)

*Phi Sigma Pi (Scholarship/Leadership)

*Phi Sigma Iota (French/Italian)

*Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)

*Phi Sigma Theta

Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering)

*Primannum Honor Society

*Psi Chi (Psychology)

Sigma Alpha Omicron (Microbiology)

Sigma Delta Chi (Journalism)

*Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)

*Sigma Tau Delta (English)

*Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)

Tau Beta Sigma

*Member of Association of College Honor Societies

Intercollegiate Athletics

XFINITY Center

301-314-7075

301-314-7149

Director of Athletics: Kevin Anderson

[email protected]

www.umterps.com

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for directing intercollegiate athletic

programs for both women and men, and for managing the campus' athletic complex.

Women's intercollegiate athletic teams include cross country, field hockey, soccer and volleyball

in the fall; basketball, indoor track/field and gymnastics during the winter; and lacrosse, softball

and outdoor track/field in the spring. Tennis and golf competition is scheduled in both the fall

and spring seasons.

There are men's teams in football and soccer in the fall; basketball and wrestling during the

winter; and baseball, lacrosse and outdoor track/field in the spring. Golf competition is

scheduled in both the fall and spring seasons.

Men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and in the Big Ten Conference.

Eligibility Requirements

Student-athletes must meet all NCAA, Big Ten and University of Maryland requirements for

eligibility. The chart below serves only as a guideline to eligibility rules and does not provide

complete detail. All NCAA requirements are available via www.NCAA.org.

NCAA Continuing Eligibility and Progress Towards Degree Guidelines

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Year of Initial

Collegiate Enrollment

Semester of

Full-Time

Enrollment

NCAA Requirements

Fall 2003 - present

Entering 1st semester

(1st year)

Must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center

Entering 2nd semester

* 6 degree applicable credits earned previous

semester

* 1.29 UM GPA

Entering 3rd semester

(2nd year)

* 18 hours earned during previous regular

academic year and 24 for the year earned at UMD

*6 degree applicable credits earned in previous

semester

*1.8 NCAA GPA

Entering 4th semester

* 6 degree applicable credits previous semester

* 1.80 NCAA GPA

Entering 5th semester

(3rd year)

* 40% (*48 degree applicable credits) of degree

requirement completed

* 18 hours during previous regular academic

year

* 6 degree applicable credits earned previous

semester

* 1.90 NCAA GPA

* declaration of degree program

Entering 6th semester

* 6 degree applicable credits earned previous

semester

* 1.90 NCAA GPA

Entering 7th semester

(4th year)

* 60% (*72 degree applicable credits) of degree

requirement completed

* 18 hours earned during previous regular

academic year

* 6 degree applicable credits earned previous

semester

* 2.00 NCAA GPA

Entering 8th semester

* 6 degree applicable credits earned in previous

semester

* 2.00 NCAA GPA

Entering 9th semester

(5th year)

* 80% (*96 degree applicable credits) of degree

requirement completed

* 18 hours earned in previous regular academic

year

* 6 degree applicable credits earned previous

semester

* 2.00 NCAA GPA

*Based on 120 credit degree program

1. Student-athletes are allowed 4 seasons of eligibility within 5 calendar years from the time they

first enroll full-time in a collegiate institution. When they participate in any competition in their

sport (including a scrimmage with outside competition), whether it is for one minute or an entire

contest, they have used a season of competition and one of their four years of eligibility.

2. Student-athletes must be enrolled full-time, that is, carry a minimum of 12 credit hours each

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semester to be eligible to practice or compete with their team. If a student-athlete drops below 12

hours he/she will immediately be ineligible to practice or compete, and his/her athletics

grant-in-aid will be revoked unless otherwise approved by the Department of Athletics.

Graduating seniors who need less than 12 credit hours to complete degree requirements may

receive an exception to enroll in less than 12 credit hours by completing a Less Than 12 form

available in the ASCDU.

3. Student-athletes are required to meet multiple sets of academic standards in order to maintain

eligibility for athletic competition. These standards are dictated by the NCAA and the Athletic

Council. In addition, student-athletes may be required to maintain standards dictated by the

college of their major for either admission into a degree program, or maintaining enrollment.

4. Transfer student-athletes must meet all NCAA, Big Ten and UMD requirements in order to be

immediately eligible. Please note that in certain cases NCAA and BIg Ten eligibility requirements

are more stringent than UMD admissions requirements.

5. Ineligible student-athletes are not permitted to compete or travel.

6. First semester freshman who do not meet UMD cumulative GPA requirements, may seek an

appeal under certain circumstances. Transfer student-athletes are required to attain the

appropriate cumulative GPA based upon the number of full-time semesters they have been

enrolled in any institution.

7. Dismissed and later reinstated student-athletes are ineligible for competition until they meet

designated grade point averages.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) also sponsors a number of awards for

achievement in athletics and/or scholarship. For further information, contact the Academic

Support and Career Development Unit (ASCDU), 301-314-7043.

International Student and Scholar Services

Third Floor Susquehanna Hall

301-314-7740

301-314-3280

Director: Susan Dougherty

http://isss.umd.edu

International students and faculty receive a wide variety of services designed to help them benefit

from their experience in the United States. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) works

closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the admission of international

students. ISSS services include: university sponsorship of international students, orientation

programs, immigration and employment seminars and coffee hours. ISSS advisors counsel

international undergraduate students concerning immigration, personal and campus life issues.

F-1 and J-1 status students. The ISSS is the only office on campus authorized to sign

immigration documents and advise on the following topics: extension of stay, transfers,

off-campus employment authorization, practical training, and course loads.

Students with F-1 or J-1 status are responsible for following the regulations of the

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS) pertaining to

their visa status.

Maintaining Status

Full-time registration: In order to maintain full-time student status for immigration

purposes, F-1 and J-1 undergraduate students are expected to register for and complete a

minimum credit load of 12 hours per semester. Pre-approval from ISSS is required if you are

going to complete the semester with fewer than 12 credits.

Documents: International students must have a valid passport at all times unless exempt

from passport requirements. If your I-20 or DS-2109 will soon expire you should apply for

an extension at least 30 days prior to the program completion date on the document. To

travel outside the U.S. and re-enter as an F-1 or J-1, an advisor in ISSS must sign your I-20

or DS-2109 before you leave.

Health Insurance: All undergraduate students, regardless of visa status, are required by the

University Health Center to carry adequate health insurance. In addition, J-1 students must

present copies of their health insurance to ISSS in order to comply with Department of State

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requirements.

We hope you will find the resources you need in this catalog or by visiting our office. Please

Thanks for being a part of our global UMD community!

Learning Assistance Service (LAS)

2202 Shoemaker Building

301-314-7693

http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS

301-314-7651

LAS is the premier academic success service on campus. Through collaboration with other

campus partners, we provide innovative and supportive academic skills enrichment services to

help students achieve optimal success in college and life.

Many students would like to improve their academic skills. If you want to enhance your learning

strategies, build confidence in challenging subjects, learn efficient time management techniques,

or think positively about being an effective college student, schedule an appointment with one of

the Counseling Center's academic skills coaches in LAS. To schedule an appointment, call

301-314-7693 or sign up online at: https://lasonline.umd.edu. Visit our website

at www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS.

Letters and Sciences

1117 Hornbake Library

301-314-8418 (phone)

301-314-9394 (fax)

Assistant Dean/Director: Deborah Reid Bryant, Ph. D.

[email protected]

www.ltsc.umd.edu

Letters and Sciences is the academic home for students exploring a variety of fields before

selecting a major, for post-baccalaureate students taking additional course work, and for

non-degree seeking students taking undergraduate courses. Letters and Sciences may also serve

as the academic home for students completing requirements for entry into a Limited Enrollment

Program. Letters and Sciences advisors help students to select and schedule courses, plan

academic programs, and learn about campus-wide resources. Letters and Sciences collaborates

closely with college advising offices, academic departments, and programs across campus and

provides a coordinated advising network.

For more information, see Office of Undergraduate Studies section in Chapter 6.

Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR)

1201 (first floor) Marie Mount Hall

301-314-6786

Director: Francis DuVinage

[email protected]

www.ugresearch.umd.edu

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR) is an initiative of the Office of the Dean

of Undergraduate Studies. Created as a resource for students and faculty, the Center serves as a

clearinghouse for both on-campus and off-campus research opportunities for undergraduates.

Major programs of the MCUR include Maryland Student Researchers, which permits faculty to list

research opportunities open to undergraduates during the academic year, and Maryland Summer

Scholars, which provides funding for students to conduct summer research (on-campus or

elsewhere in the US or abroad as needed) under the mentorship of a Maryland faculty member.

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MCUR also presents Undergraduate Research Day, a campus-wide poster event, every spring.

For more information, see Office of Undergraduate Studies section in Chapter 6.

Maryland English Institute (MEI)

1117 Cole Student Activities Building

301-405-8634

301-314-9462

Director: Dr. Elizabeth Driver

[email protected]

www.mei.umd.edu

The mission of Maryland English Institute (MEI) is to provide English language instruction and

assessment at the postsecondary level for speakers of other languages who wish to learn English

for academic, professional, or personal reasons. MEI fulfills its mission by providing:

courses for matriculated University of Maryland students

courses for international teaching assistants

short courses for members of the campus and local community

custom-designed programs

evaluation of the English language proficiency of provisionally admitted students

assessment of oral communication skills of international teaching assistants

a full-time, multi-level Intensive English Program

MEI offers rigorous courses of study while providing a positive and supportive learning

community and promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Two regular instructional programs are offered for provisionally admitted and prospective

undergraduate and graduate students who are non-native speakers of English: a semi-intensive

program for provisionally admitted students and a full-time intensive program for provisionally

admitted or prospective students.

Semi-Intensive (UMEI005): This course is open only to students who are admitted to the

University of Maryland. Students who are provisionally admitted to the University

must satisfactorily complete UMEI005 in their first semester in order to become fully admitted,

full-time students at the University. UMEI005 classes meet five days a week, two hours a day. The

program is designed especially to strengthen the language skills necessary for academic work at

the University of Maryland. No credit is given toward any university degree.

Intensive (UMEI001-004): This full-time English language program is open to non-native

speakers who wish to improve their English for academic, professional or personal reasons. There

are three intensive English sessions per year: one for fall semester, one for spring, and a

seven-week session in the summer. Each consists of approximately 23 hours of instruction

weekly. The fall and spring programs offer five levels of instruction, beginning through advanced.

The summer program offers varied levels of instruction with the opportunity to choose from a

variety of electives for part of the program.

Satisfactory completion of the intensive program does not guarantee acceptance at the University

for prospective students who enroll at MEI. Students who already have provisional admission

when they enroll at MEI will matriculate into degree programs if they successfully complete

the required courses. Enrollment is by MEI application and acceptance, and no credit is given

toward any university degree. Tuition remission cannot be applied to MEI courses.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Vice President and Chief Research Officer: Patrick G. O'Shea

ORAU Councilor, University of Maryland

www.orau.org

Since 1951, students and faculty of University of Maryland have benefited from its membership in

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Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU is a consortium of 98 colleges and universities

and a contractor for the US Department of Energy (DOE) located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. ORAU

works with its member institutions to help their students and faculty gain access to federal

research facilities throughout the country; to keep its members informed about opportunities for

fellowship, scholarship, and research appointments; and to organize research alliances among its

members.

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), the DOE facility that ORAU

operates, undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, as well as faculty enjoy access to a multitude

of opportunities for study and research. Students can participate in programs covering a wide

variety of disciplines including business, earth sciences, epidemiology, engineering, physics,

geological sciences, pharmacology, ocean sciences, biomedical sciences, nuclear chemistry, and

mathematics. Appointment and program length range from one month to four years. Many of

these programs are especially designed to increase the numbers of underrepresented minority

students pursuing degrees in science and engineering related disciplines, and details on locations

and benefits can be found in the ORISE Catalog of Education and Training Programs, which is

available at www.orau.gov/orise/educ.htm, or by calling the contacts below.

ORAU's Office of Partnership Development seeks opportunities for partnerships and alliances

among ORUA's members, private industry, and major federal facilities. Activities include faculty

development programs, such as the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, the

Visiting Industrial Scholars Program, consortium research funding initiatives, faculty research and

support programs as well as services to chief research officers.

For more information about ORAU and its programs, contact:

Patrick G. O'Shea

Vice President and Chief Research Officer

ORAU Councilor for University of Maryland

Monnie E. Champion

ORAU Corporate Secretary

865-576-3306

Visit the ORAU home page at www.orau.org.