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End of Semester Resources

Let's Finish Strong 

Terps, it's the end of the semester! Now is the time to stay focused and take care of yourself and your fellow Terps. We've pulled together resources to help you prepare for exams, and close up other business on campus.

Get Ready for Finals: 

Some campus buildings will extend their operating hours to allow for additional study space: 

UMD Libraries Hours of Operation 

The Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center:

ESJ will be open late and 24 hours during finals

  • Open 7 a.m. - Midnight (12 a.m.), Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11
  • Open 24 Hours (including weekends)
    ESJ will open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, and stay open 24 hours, every day, through Saturday, Dec. 20.
  • ESJ will close at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, and resume normal operating hours.

University Libraries

Quiet study spaces across campus

Study spaces at The Stamp

Tutoring & Academic Success Services from the Teaching & Learning Transformation Center

Countdown to Finals Guide from The Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.

Center for Writing and Oral Communication from the Graduate School

Double check your exam schedule: Prepare ahead by ensuring you have all of your exam dates and times correctly noted.

Develop a study schedule: Creating a study schedule helps you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively. Allocate specific time slots for each subject, and include breaks to help you stay focused and avoid burnout.

Stay organized: Keep track of important dates, exam schedules, and deadlines using a planner or digital calendar. This will help you stay on top of your tasks and avoid last-minute cramming.

Use campus resources: See what's offered through your college or department, such as tutoring, workshops, and study groups. Reach out to your professors or teaching assistants if you need clarification or guidance.

Stay connected: Reach out to your classmates, friends, and family for support. Sharing your concerns and discussing your challenges can help alleviate stress and keep you motivated.

How to Report Academic Dishonesty and Self-Referrals

Students who self-refer for violating academic integrity do not receive the standard sanction of an "XF". Rather students who refer themselves, and their referral meets certain criteria as listed below from parts 9-12 of the Code, will receive a lesser penalty. Learn more.

Review your syllabi, assignment instructions: If an instructor or syllabus does not explicitly say you can work in groups, use AI, what resources you can use during an exam, etc. ask before completing the assignment to avoid a referral to the Office of Student Conduct. 

Take Care:

Don't forget to take a break and stay nourished during these last days of the semester! 

  • Wellness Series drop-in virtual skills sessions will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 10. The Counseling Center offers a wide range of topics from academic success to coping skills and more.
  • Urgent visits are always available during business hours:
    • Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 19 (the end of finals)
    • Winter hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) begin on Monday, Dec. 22.
  • Counseling Center staff will be hosting our Finals Recharge Zone table outside of McKeldin Library on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 12-3 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. to help you take care of yourself while studying for finals.

Don't forget to incorporate movement and self-care into your routine during finals season! Consider trying out a new group fitness class to sweat the stress away. Group fitness classes will be running on their regular schedule until Monday, Dec. 15.

Be sure to keep track of your favorite recreation facility schedules and hours on their website. 

  • Students registered for the spring semester have a membership beginning Monday, Jan. 5.
  • Students completing their degree in December may purchase a non-registered student membership during the spring 2025 semester for $184

University Health Center

The CARE to Stop Violence Office (CARE)

  • The CARE to Stop Violence Office provides confidential advocacy and therapy services for survivors of sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment and relationship violence, and their supporters. To make an in-person or virtual appointment with CARE email uhc-care@umd.edu. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’re having a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
    • Beginning Friday, Dec. 19, the CARE to Stop Violence crisis line will be non-operational after business hours. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 the crisis line will be non-operational during and after business hours. When the crisis line is non-operational, the resources below are provided via voicemail.
      • If you're having a mental health emergency, please call 988.
      • If you would like a SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam), please contact Shady Grove Adventist Healthcare Center at 240-826-6225.
      • If you would like to process a recent incident, please contact RAINN at 800-656-4673.
  • Pending university guidance/changes, the CARE to Stop Violence Office will be closed beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24. On Friday, Jan. 2, the office will open and the crisis line will be operational. 
  • During the winter semester, the CARE crisis line will be operational during university business hours. After hours, callers will be provided with the community resources listed above via the crisis line voicemail.

Dining Halls will extend operating hours, with South Campus and Yahentamitsi opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday of finals week.

Footnotes cafe in McKeldin Library will be open 24 hours a day (when McKeldin is open). 

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Stamp Student Union

STAMP Study Zone 

Finals have you feeling anxious? Need to de-stress? We have meditation, movies, crafts and more to help you keep your cool as you prepare for your exams. See the full schedule of events at stamp.umd.edu/SSZ. 

STAMP Study Rooms

Your study environment is everything! Visit stamp.umd.edu/StudyRooms to find quiet spots to study in STAMP and at the Memorial Chapel, either alone or with a group. 

Resident Life 

  • Winter Break information + checklist
    Winter Break is right around the corner! Make sure you check out the Winter Break checklist, information on Break Housing options and Service Desk hours and operations.
  • Volunteer or donate to the Terp to Terp Donation Drive
    Find a collection bin in the lobby where your residence hall service desk is and donate any items you may no longer need. Help support fellow Terps now through December 17, while taking action to reduce waste on our campus. 

Career & Internship Assistance

  

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