1.
Do I need to attend the Orientation Program?
All
students must register and attend the Orientation Program. The Transfer Student Orientation Program provides important
information for new students.
2.
How and when will I register?
You
may register for an orientation program at the Orientation
Program web site or by calling the Orientation Office at
301-314-8217. One of the program staff members will assist you
with this process.
Attending the first orientation program available will provide
the best selection of course times and offerings .
3.
How do I find out about transfer student orientation?
Shortly
after you are officially admitted to UM you will receive a booklet
called, “Guide to Orientation” in the mail. The
booklet covers all of the details regarding Orientation. You
can also find out more about Orientation at http://www.orientation.umd.edu.
Students
enrolling for the fall semester normally attend Orientation during
the summer. New students for the spring semester participate in
an Orientation program during December or January just prior to
the start of classes.
Registration
for summer orientation programs begins in mid-March. To find
out the specific registration start date, please call the Orientation
Program Office at 301-314-8217.
4.
Is there a transfer student orientation program?
Yes,
there are Orientation programs that are specifically for transfer
students. The dates depend on your academic major and programs.
Please contact the Orientation Program Office at 301-314-8217
to find out what dates are available for your orientation program.
Dates are also available on
line at http://www.orientation.umd.edu.
5.
When will I register for classes?
Academic advising and course registration takes place
at your orientation program. You will meet with an academic
advisor and register for your classes during orientation and
find out about UM and major requirements. The Math Placement
exam is important for semester planning and registration. To
learn about the exam and try a sample test, visit http://www.math.umd.edu/undergraduate/credit/placement.shtml.
6.
What if I do not have a major?
If you have not declared a major when you register for
your orientation program, you will be advised by the Division
of Letters and Sciences. If you register for an orientation program
and then later decide to change your major with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions it is very important that you call the
Orientation Program Office at 301-314-8217 to check on your orientation
program date. The date depends on your declared major.
