University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities: Student Resources

Advice for New Students

I've been accepted to UM, now what?

What can I expect when I begin my first semester?

How can I get involved?

Educational and/or Community Service Opportunities offered.

I'm struggling, where can I get help?

Prepare for the second semester.

Before your first semester:

Orientation--all newly admitted students must attend prior to beginning their first semester at UMCP. At Orientation you will meet with ARHU advisors to get information on degree requirements and will register for classes. Transfer students will receive an evaluation of their transfer credits.

Contact the Orientation Office at (301) 314-8217 to choose a date.

Students admitted into University Honors, Honors Humanities, College Park Scholars, or Gemstone should contact these programs directly to be advised as to their specific requirements (these programs are for freshman only and are by invitation).

Campus Map

Immunization Requirement--Call (301) 314-8114 for information regarding immunizations.

Financial Aid--guide to Nationals Scholarships

ARHU Scholarships

Undergraduate Catalog--familiarize yourself with university policies

Off-Campus Housing

Department of Resident Life

The first few weeks of classes:

UNIV 101--a two-credit orientation course designed to support students in their transition to campus, required of all ARHU incoming freshman. Those students in the Honors Program take HONR 100, Honors Humanities take ARHU 105, Gemstone take GEMS 100, and College Park Scholars take CPSP118 instead.

Registration--students can adjust their schedule during the drop/add period, the first 10 days of class.

Good Morning Commuters--a great way to start the day--every Wednesday morning

First Look Fair-meet and greet student organizations

First Experience Fair--offered by the Career Center to assist students looking for part-time jobs.

Join our ARHU listserv

Frequently Asked Questions--policies and procedures

Disability Support Services--students with physical and learning disabilities should sign up with DSS immediately.

International Education Services--for international students

Academic and Support Services:

CORE requirements

College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) requirements

Major requirements

Academic Advising, ARHU Office of Student Affairs

Libraries

Information for students seeking academic assistance such as tutoring or study skills

Information for students on Academic Probation or Dismissal

Learning Assistance Service--tutoring, time management skills, study skills

The Honors program offers tutoring in a wide range of subjects.

Writing Center

Math Assistance--Math Department, Math/Stat Learning center, the Math Success Program, OMSE

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)--tutoring services and study groups for various subjects

Counseling Center--should you feel stressed or overwhelmed call them for an
appointment, all is kept confidential.

Disability Support Services--students who are registered with the office may be
permitted extra time on exams, have notetakers, have priority registration, etc.

Returning Students Program for individuals 25 or over who have experienced a break in their formal education and are now returning.

International Education Services--for international students

University Health Center--for stress management, medical services, substance
abuse prevention

Extracurricular Activities:

Office of Campus Programs

Student Organizations

Sports and Hobbies

Programming and/or Governing Boards--such as the Student Government Association

Greek Life

Leadership Programs and Information

Commuter Affairs and Community Service

Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy--diversity resources and information

LGBT--resources and information

Religion--programs, centers, and student organizations

Educational and Service Opportunities:

Citations--similar to a minor is a concentration in one subject area, requiring approx. 15 credits.

Certificates--similar to a citation is a concentration in one subject area, requiring approx. 21 credits.

Study Abroad--be sure to plan at least one semester in advance.

Community Service

Career Center--exploring majors/careers

Nyumburu Cultural Center--for black social, cultural and intellectual interaction.

Living-learning programs:

Civicus--"creating a civil society"

Global Communities--Students from more than 30 countries and the United States, representing a variety of cultural backgrounds, come together to form an international community.

Language House Immersion Program--co-educational campus residence for students wishing to immerse themselves in the daily, organized study of a foreign language and culture.

Jiménez-Porter Writer's House--a campus-wide literary center for the study of creative writing in its cross-cultural and multilingual dimensions.

Preparing for the next semester:

Mandatory Advising

Prepare for your Advising Appointment--registration tips

Undergraduate Catalog--familiarize yourself with university policies

For advising on CORE and ARHU requirements, see an advisor in the ARHU Office of Student Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions--policies and procedures

For advising on major requirements, see an advisor in your department (i.e.major):

College of Arts and Humanities
1102 Francis Scott Key Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7311
301-405-2088 Phone
301-314-9148 Fax
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