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• [email protected]
• Student Web Services• www.testudo.umd.edu