Tips to having a great orientation
experience!
Orientation is an exciting time, but
there is also a lot to accomplish. Follow these tips to have a successful
orientation.
Be Prepared!
Bring your transcripts. If you are currently taking courses at another
institution, please bring an updated transcript with you to orientation.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for orientation and advising purposes,
but please make sure that you have an official transcript sent to the Office of
the Registrar once you have completed the semester.
University of Maryland
Office of the Registrar
1101 Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742
Bring your AP or IB test scores. Be sure to bring an updated copy of your AP or IB scores.
The score report is acceptable for orientation and advising purposes, but you
will need to have your official scores sent to the university from the College
Board in order for the credit to appear
on your official record.
Take the Math Placement Exam. Learn more about the math placement
exam and see sample exams.
Take the math placement exam.
Know requirements for special
programs. If you are in a living and
learning program, such as College Park Scholars, Honors, Gemstone, CIVICUS or
Global Communities, make sure you know the courses that you should register for
as a participant in the program before meeting with your academic advisor.
Be Flexible!
Advisors will work to make sure you
have the best possible schedule, but you may not get the exact schedule that
you want.
Be Connected!
- Get a business card or contact information from the
college advisor that you meet with during orientation.
- Get to know your department advisor.
- At orientation, register for a BSOS section of UNIV 100
(freshmen) or EDCP 108G (transfers) to learn more about college life and
adjustment to UMD.
- Follow us on Facebook,
Twitter, and our
blog.
- Explore the College's website.
Be Informed!
- Look at the schedule for your University orientation.
- Review the topics that will be covered during the
college portion of your upcoming orientation:
For Parents
Click here
for some of the frequently asked questions from parents of new students.
