Welcome!Parents of the Class of 2016& beyondDr. Lisa Bradley-Klemko

Assistant Dean

College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Major

Enrichment/Electives

General Education

College

Fundamentals to

Graduation≥2.0 G.P.A.

120 Credits (37-46

Gen.Ed.)

Final 30 Rule

Transfer of

Credits

Four-Year Plan

What is the “Academic Success Policy

Students will make regular progress each semester toward degree completion – including General Education and university requirements.

Averaging 15 credits per semester

Students will meet benchmarks for their major that will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Students will create a “Four Year” (graduation) plan and will review the plan with their advisor each semester.

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010 013 015

115110

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111 112/113

111220/13

0140

141221/13

1Math Placement

University: General Education

• Fundamental Studies• Mathematics• English• Analytic Reasoning• Oral Communication

• Distributive Studies• Humanities• Natural Sciences• History and Social Sciences• Scholarship in Practice

• I-Series• Diversity Total Credits: 37-46

Exceptions

•AP Credit (up to 6 courses)• IB Credit (up to 6 courses)•College-level course

Buckley Amendment

• The University of Maryland adheres to a policy of compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment). With certain limitations, this act requires and it is the policy of the University:

-To permit students to inspect their educational records-To limit disclosure to others of personally-

identifiable information from education records without the student's prior written consent.

-To provide students the opportunity to seek correction of their education records where appropriate.

Orientation and Beyond

• Advising

• Venus

• Begins Schedule Adjustment Period

• Withdrawal

• Exceptions to Policy

Educational Enrichments

• Minors• Learning Communities• College Park Scholars• Beyond the Classroom• Federal Semester• Internships

• Undergraduate Research• Study Abroad• Departmental Honors• Service Learning• President’s Promise/

“Big store small”

Online Resources

• Testudo: www.testudo.umd.edu• Academic and financial information

• Canvas: www.myelms.umd.edu

• General Education: www.gened.umd.edu

Questions??

• Changing Majors• Attendance Policies• UNIV100• Registration• Other Items

Help!

• Professors• Teaching Assistants• Tutors• Clinics• List serves• Career Development Center• Counseling Center

• Disability Support Services• Learning Assistance Center• Counseling Center Warm Line

• (301) 314-7651• parentwarmline@umd.edu

• Student Web Services• www.testudo.umd.edu