Student Resources

Students should always start with their academic advisor for any academic concern (e.g., considering a leave of absence, seeking to drop a class, change a grade type, explore course repetition and grade replacement options, express concerns with a faculty member).

Tutoring & academic success

Need help with math? Are you trying to write the best paper possible? UMD has lots of resources to help. Check out the guide to tutoring and other academic success resources, developed by the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

Illness or family emergency

If you miss class due to illness or family emergency, start by getting in contact with your professors and explaining that you need an extension on any assignments or class work assigned during the time of your absence. If you face any issues, please let our office know and we can work on contacting your instructors.

Personal challenges affecting coursework

If you are facing mental or emotional challenges that affect your ability to make progress in your classes, you should start by contacting your professors to let them know what is going on and to find out if they are willing to make special arrangements. You don’t have to provide details, but you should share enough to help them understand what you are going through. Having a note or documentation from a therapist may also be helpful. If you face any issues, please let our office know and we can help you navigate this process.

Leave of absence or withdrawal

Students must submit a completed withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar no later than the last day of classes. In exceptional cases, a retroactive withdrawal may be granted based on documented requests in which extenuating circumstances occur. Students may request a withdrawal at any time between the first and the last day of classes for the semester.

Re-enrollment at UMD

The Student Success Office is the place to start your re-enrollment process. Their website will provide you with the re-enrollment application and the other steps you need to complete in order to reapply. You can also contact them at  301-405-2793 or rr-admit@umd.edu. 

Accessibility & Disability Service

Accessibility & Disability Service works with undergraduate and graduate students to determine reasonable disability accommodations during their tenure at the University of Maryland. 

Paratransit

Part of Shuttle-UM, Paratransit is a curb-to-curb, on-demand shuttle subscription service available to students, faculty and staff with temporary and permanent disabilities. 

The Dean of Students Office is committed to an educational environment where every student thrives, and to providing both short-term emergency support and long-term support services that address basic needs crises and impact health, well-being, belonging, and academic success. Visit the Basic Needs Security & Resources page for more information.

Assistance is available for students experiencing an unexpected critical situation and need immediate financial support. The grant is designed to help address a student’s unforeseen, short-term financial crisis or catastrophic life event that requires financial resources to solve and, if not addressed, could prohibit a student from remaining enrolled and persisting toward graduation at UMD.

Emergency Meal Swipes are available to assist students who are experiencing food insecurity challenges and/or an economic emergency. The swipes provide 10 meals at any of the three dining halls on campus. Students can complete a Basic Needs Assistance Form to request support. This resource is only available to students who are currently experiencing a financial emergency and have exhausted other options. Emergency Meal Swipes are not to be used as a cost-savings strategy, and cannot replace financial aid and other resources. Note: the meal swipe program is not available during breaks since the dining halls are closed. The Emergency Meal Swipes are made possible thanks to the Student Government Association and Dining Services.

First-Gen Terps

UMD is committed to advancing first-generation student success. As you fearlessly create a college legacy, we are here to celebrate your accomplishments and help you find your way. Visit the First-Gen Terps website for lots of great information and resources. 

Stamp Student Union/Campus Programs

The Adele H. Stamp Student Union, known as the Stamp, is the campus student activity center. Its mission is to provide a safe and inviting campus center where all UMD students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members cultivate lifelong relationships founded on engagement, learning, multiculturalism and citizenship. 

Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life

Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL) connects and engages transfer and off-campus UMD students. It aims to equip transfer and off-campus students with the resources to thrive as individuals and to serve as leaders to the off-campus student population; empower transfer and off-campus students to overcome barriers to success; and ease the transition for transfer and off-campus students.

Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA)

The Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA) works to empower students through education on issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion and their intersections. MICA provides student-centered advising, advocacy and programs, resulting in positive student outcomes in learning, identity development, involvement and leadership. MICA areas of advocacy include:

• Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Involvement
• Black Student Involvement
• Latinx Student Involvement
• LGBTQ Student Involvement
• Multicultural and Multiracial Student Involvement
• Native American Indian Student Involvement

LGBTQ+ Equity Center

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center works to establish and maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming campus environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities or expressions. The LGBTQ+ Equity Center serves University of Maryland students, staff, faculty and alumni of all gender identities and sexual orientations. The center builds community and networks, provides support and resources, fosters leadership, educates and promotes academic excellence, and advocates for equity.

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)

The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) is an academic support unit that offers services and programs to enhance the academic experience of undergraduate students of various underrepresented ethnic backgrounds at the University of Maryland. It strives to identify and meet changing needs that affect the success of undergraduate students and works to build a positive and sensitive community of learners.

Nyumburu Cultural Center

Nyumburu is the word for "freedom house" from the Swahili words "nyumba"(house) and "uhuru" (freedom). The Nyumburu Cultural Center has served the UMD community since 1971 and continues to build on its foundation as the center for black social, cultural and intellectual interaction. Nyumburu's productions and activities include lectures and seminars, art exhibits, workshops in the dramatic arts, dance and music. Academic courses in blues, jazz, gospel music performance and creative writing are also offered.

Veteran Student Life

The University of Maryland recognizes the extraordinary contributions of members of our armed services and we understand the unique challenges of transitioning into a university environment. We are committed to providing an environment that helps veterans pursue their academic and personal goals, explore different learning experiences, and get involved in campus life. Through Veteran Student Life, we offer a hub for resources that serves veterans and military-connected students, staff, and faculty on campus.

Fostering Terp Success is a campus-wide community of support and belonging for students who are struggling with homelessness as well as those who have a history of involvement in foster care. We offer coaching, workshops, and access to professional staff, referrals, and targeted resources in the community. Visit the Fostering Terp Success page to learn more.

UMD provides free and confidential therapy to help UMD students manage personal, social, and academic challenges. If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides comprehensive support services that promote the personal, social, and academic success of UMD students. A variety of services are available, including individual counseling and group counseling. Individual sessions are offered on a short-term basis to address the common concerns faced by college students, including loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, eating concerns, traumatic events, academic challenges, and indecision about majors and careers. When a student’s concerns require more specialized or longer-term counseling, a referral to an off-campus community provider for counseling is recommended.

Behavioral Health

The University Health Center’s Behavioral Health Services also offers multiple services such as stress management, light therapy, and wellness coaching. 

After-Hours Crisis Support

Counseling Center After-Hours Crisis Support: 301-314-7651

University of Maryland Police: 301-405-3333

UMD C.A.R.E to Stop Violence 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 301-741-3442

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line: 1-866-488-7386