End of Semester Resources

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

• Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8, 7 a.m.–Midnight (12am)
• Saturday, May 9 - Monday, May 18,  open 24 Hours and weekends 

University Libraries

• Operating hours
• “Find a Space”: search for study spaces by library location, activity/purpose, technology available, and noise level.

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. 

The stress and anxiety that come with the end of the semester often lead to questionable decision-making and possible violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Remember that you are a part of a larger community and your behavior impacts more than just you. Please be mindful of getting rest, preparing well for your finals, being courteous to your fellow Terps and using campus support when you need it. 

• Wellness Series drop-in virtual skills sessions will continue through Wednesday, May 6. The Counseling Center offers a wide range of topics from academic success to coping skills and more.
• Finals Recharge Zone, our tabling event to help students focus on caring for themselves during finals, will occur outside McKeldin Library on Thursday, May 7, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. We will be offering self-care grab bags and helping students develop personalized self-care plans for finals.
• 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 Monday, May 18 (the end of finals)
  • Summer hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) begin on Tuesday, May 19

Group Fitness Classes 
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 Thursday, May 14.

Facility hours: exams and interim period 
Be sure to keep track of your favorite recreation facility schedules and hours on the today’s facility hours page. 

The Outdoor Aquatic Center remains open during the final exam period and offers a great space to study with comfortable lounge furniture, shaded seating, and fire pits. 

Non-registered students—Those not taking classes but still in College Park this summer may purchase a discounted summer membership. 

• The cost is $30/ session or $60/ the entire summer. A membership can be purchased on the Active Terp website or the Eppley Recreation Center Member Service Desk. 

University Health Center

• University Health Center will operate on its regular schedule through Friday, May 22
  • Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 
  • Saturday–Sunday, CLOSED
  • After Hours Nurse Line 301-314-9386 (Free and available whenever the UHC is closed.)
  • Emergency and After Hours Information
• Health Promotion and Wellness Services 
  • Wags for Wellness
    • Monday, May, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Stamp Student Union, Prince George's Room, (1211)
    • Thursday, May 14, 11a.m.–1 p.m., Health Center, ground floor
    • Friday, May 15, 1 p.m.–3 p.m., McKeldin Library
• Stress Management
• Sexual Health Education, Support, and Free Resources
• Wellness Consultations
• Meditation
  • May 1, 12 p.m.
  • May 8, 12 p.m.
  • May 15, 12 p.m.
    Please note: Registering for Friday will give you one access link for all Friday sessions for the duration of the semester.
• Recovery Brunch - first Friday of every month, May 1, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., UHC Room 1150.
  For additional information, please email Demi Morris.
• Overdose Response Training
• Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test Strips: Available for pick up at the University Health Center Pharmacy free of charge
• T-Break Guide to support tolerance breaks from cannabis

The CARE to Stop Violence Office provides confidential advocacy and therapy services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. 

• To make an in-person or virtual appointment with CARE, email uhc-care@umd.edu. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, during business hours.
  • The CARE Office will be closed on university observed summer holidays.
• The CARE crisis line is available 24/7 at 301-741-3442.
  • Beginning Monday, May 18 at 5 p.m., the CARE to Stop Violence crisis line will be non-operational after-hours, on weekends, and on university observed holidays. The crisis line will return to normal operations on August 31 at 8:30 a.m.
  • If you need to process an incident when the crisis line is non-operational, please call RAINN at: 1-800-656-4673. To obtain a SAFE, please contact Adventist HeathCare Shady Grove Medical Center at: 240-826-6225.
• CARE Events
• CARE in Conversation, Wednesday, May 6, 3:30–5 p.m., UHC Room 0141
• Self-CARE Creative Space, Wednesday, May 13, 6–7:30 p.m., Jimenez 0122
   

Students who have a Resident Dining Plan can pick up a study snack each evening from South Campus and Yahentamitsi Dining Halls.

Dining Halls will extend operating hours, opening at 6:30 a.m. during finals week. Open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. 

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