Current Transfers

Nearly a quarter of all undergraduate students at the University of Maryland are Transfer Terps, and UMD is committed to providing current transfer students with the resources to help our transfer students thrive at Maryland. This section is designed to connect you with resources available on campus.

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Resources Specifically for Transfer Students

What resources are available to specifically support transfer students?

  • Transfer & Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL) exists to connect and engage transfer and off-campus students through a variety of programs and events.
  • Tau Sigma National Honor Society is an academic honor society designed specifically to "recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students."
  • UMD offers more than 800 student organizations, some of which are geared specifically for transfer students, including Transfer and Off-campus Student Life (TOCSL).
  • UMD offers courses specifically for transfer students to help them in their transition to campus. Examples include HESI310: Transfer2Terp Learning Community and UNIV106: The Transfer Student in the University. Often departments and colleges offer additional transfer courses. If you’re interested in enrolling in one of these courses, speak with your academic advisor at New Student Orientation.

Campus Involvement Resources

Academic Resources

Academic advisors provide guidance on academic policies and regulations, post-graduate opportunities, and resources available on campus that offer academic and personal support. Individual majors at UMD are housed within 12 academic colleges, and each college has its own advising structure. Some have mandatory advising every semester and others do not; ultimately advisors are always happy to work with you at any point during your time at UMD. Please check your individual college to find out whom you need to see for academic advising.

The requirements for graduation can vary by college and department. Normally, the minimum 120 credits required to graduate include general education, major requirements, and electives. Courses you took at other institutions may apply to your degree. If you still have questions about your transfer credits or how long it may take you to graduate, be sure to meet with an academic advisor. Please check with your academic department for specific degree requirements when developing a four year academic plan.

Current students are notified by e-mail of their registration date and time, and any blocks you may have that could prevent you from registering - so be sure to regularly check your UMD email. Prior to registration, students must clear any blocks, which may include mandatory advising with the department and/or college, financial, judicial, among others. Once all blocks are lifted, students can register at any point following their assigned time on . Please check with your academic advisor for more information.

You should communicate with your academic advisor to determine the number of credits that best fit your personal circumstances. It is recommended that students take approximately 15 credits per semester to complete a degree in four years. Students may register for up to 16 credits without approval from their college. Students must register for at least 12 credits to be considered full-time.

UMD offers more than 100 majors, and consider reaching out to an advisor in the major you are interested in to learn more about the requirements. Several majors are Limited Enrollment Programs (LEPs) with a separate admissions process and require certain gateway course requirements before entering the major.

Housing and Transportation Resources

Financial Resources

Belonging and Community Resources

  • The Belonging and Community at UMD supports UMD’s diverse students, staff, and faculty.
  • The Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy supports our campus' commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice to advance a purposeful campus climate that capitalizes on the educational benefits of diversity, through student-centered advising, advocacy, programs, research, and practices.
  • The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of undergraduate students.
  • The The LBGTQ+ Equity Center serves UMD students, staff, faculty, and alumni of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
  • The mission of the Nyumburu Cultural Center is to promote an understanding of and appreciation for African-American Culture in all of its richness and complexity through a variety of events and activities.
  • The First Gen Terps resource site provides a one-stop hub for incoming and continuing first-generation students on campus

Health and Wellness Resources

  • The Department of Recreation & Wellness offers a variety of recreation, and wellness services, including gym facilities, group fitness classes, intramural and club sports.
  • The University Health Center provides healthcare and wellness programs to the UMD community, including primary care, a pharmacy, mental health services, and more.
  • The Counseling Center provides comprehensive support services that promote your personal, social, and academic success, including individual and group therapy, career counseling, and off-campus referrals.
  • The Memorial Chapel is home to many inter-faith programs and hosts chaplains across 14 different faiths.
  • The University of Maryland Campus Pantry provides emergency food to students, faculty, and staff in need.

Career Resources

  • The University Career Center & President’s Promise is available to support you through each stage of your career development through an array of resources, services, and programs.
  • Several academic colleges have their own career development liaisons/offices to help students from particular majors: ARHU, BMGT, BSOS, CMNS, ENGR, & SPHL
  • The Health Professions Advising Office assists all current students and UMD alumni with planning for entering a health profession.
  • The Pre-Law Advising Office serves all current and UMD alumni interested in law school and legal careers.
  • The Graduate School encompasses all graduate programs at UMD, and serves home base for the entire graduate community, offering guidance and support from application to graduation and every milestone in between.

Additional Resources

The Thrive Center for Essential Needs, currently located in the Dean of Students Office, can provide both short-term emergency support and long-term support services that address the most essential needs necessary for student well-being, belonging, academic success, and thriving, as well as offer a network of support, programs, and resources to address food insecurity, housing insecurity/homelessness, financial wellness, and specialized support for first-generation students.