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:

• Monday, May 5 - Monday, May 12: 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.  
• Tuesday, May 13 - Tuesday, May 20: Open 24 hours

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

Academic Success Guide from Resident Life

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 comes with the end of the semester often leads 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 May 7. 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 May 13 and 14. We will be offering self-care giveaways and snacks and providing resource materials to manage stress, sleep, and nutrition during 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 May 21 (the end of finals)
  • Summer hours (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) begin on May 22

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 Wednesday, May 16.

Facility hours: exams and interim period 

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

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 May 19

• Monday - Friday, 8 am. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• 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
  • Mon, May 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m, Stamp, Atrium
  • Fri, May 16, 1 - 3 p.m., McKeldin Library, 2nd Floor
  • Wags for Wellness visit, exclusively for Student Athletes: Wed, May 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Gossett Hall
• Stress Management
• Sexual Health Education, Support, and Free Resources
• Wellness Consultations
• Meditation
  • Tuesday, May 6, 15-minute Guided Meditation, 12:30 - 12:45 p.m., Zoom Registration
  • Friday, May 9, 12 noon - 12:30 p.m., Zoom Registration
  • Meditation: On Your Time (Audio/Video, App, UMD App (University Health Center Module), Resources)
  • Labyrinth Meditation Series (outdoors), Mondays through May 12 at the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, 12 - 1 p.m. Registration – partnership with The Chapel and SGA
• Recovery Brunch - first Friday of every month, May 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., UHC Room 1150
• Terps for Recovery Pool Party - Thursday, May 9, 3 - 6 p.m., Eppley OAC
• 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 (CARE)

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 May 21 at 5 p.m. through the summer months, callers to the CARE crisis line will be provided with community resources via our crisis line voicemail after hours, on weekends, and on university holidays. During business hours, the crisis line will be staffed by a CARE advocate.
• If you're in need of a SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam), please contact Adventist Healthcare: Shady Grove Medical Center at 240-826-6225 (24/7). If you're having a mental health emergency please call 988.

Dining Halls will extend operating hours, opening at 6:30 am during finals week. Open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. 

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