Student Academic Resources for a Successful Semester

Now that you are back, and the Spring semester is in full swing, we want to remind all students of the Academic Resources available on campus.

Academic Achievement Program (AAP)
2204 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-4736
www.aap.umd.edu
AAP Tutoring
Virtual Study Buddy Sign UP

Accessibility & Disability Service (ADS)
0106 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7682
www.counseling.umd.edu/ads

Counseling Service
1101 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7651
www.counseling.umd.edu
Coping, Time Management, Academic Success Workshops
Tips for procrastination

Division of Information Technology (DIT)
1221 McKeldin Library
301-405-1500
www.helpdesk.eumd.edu

LGBT Equity Center
2218 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-8720
www.lgbt.umd.edu

Math Department Tutoring
0301 Mathematics Building
301-405-5047
www-math.umd.edu/undergraduate/resources

Math Success Program
2101 Annapolis Hall
301-314-6284
www.resnet.umd.edu/programs/math_success
Math Success Zoom Sessions

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)
1101 Hornbake Library, South Wing
301-405-5616
www.omse.umd.edu
OMSE tutoring-offered as virtual service

Oral Communication Center (OCC)
2121 Skinner Building
301-105-3137
https://umdocc.wixsite.com/blog

Resources for Undocumented Students
3100 Adele H. STAMP Student Union
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-8503
https://stamp.umd.edu/engagement/immigrant_undocumented_student_life

University Health Center
301-314-8180
www.health.umd.edu

The Writing Center
1205 Tawes Hall
301-405-3785
www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter

Questions? Contact an ECON Advisor.

A Guide to On-Campus Resources

Do you need help with classes? Would you like assistance with mental health? Need help getting around campus? 

Look through this list of FREE campus resources available to support you this fall!

Tutoring Sessions Available

Are you looking for extra help with a challenging course?

Three programs from across campus have joined together under the TLTC to support student learning. In the fall, our highly trained GSS leaders supported 19 courses and met with nearly 4,000 students and our math learning specialist provided 60 one-on-one consultations. This spring we are excited to offer the Math Success Program's virtual drop-in support.

Student Learning Programs (Free)

• Guided Study Session (GSS) - Group learning sessions for students in traditionally difficult courses: GSS Spring Schedule
• Math Success - Drop-in evening tutoring for all math-related courses. Sunday-Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Math Learning Consultations - One-on-one academic counseling, math skill development, and guidance toward campus math resources. Email us at learn@umd.edu

Visit keepteaching.umd.edu
Email: KeepTeaching@umd.edu
Call 301.405.9356

Pre-Law Advising LSAT Awards 2021

If you are a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student planning to take the LSAT in 2021 and attending law school Fall 2022, check out this excellent opportunity for LSAT preparation. The Pre-Law Advising Office, in partnership with Kaplan, is offering an LSAT prep course at a significantly discounted rate to students who receive the Pre-Law Advising/LSAT Award. Multiple awards are available, and recipients will be able to register for their choice of a Live Online or Self-Paced Kaplan course for only $200. The application deadline is midnight, March 26th. 

The application can be found at: http://www.prelaw.umd.edu/LSATaward.html.

The Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program

The College Division of the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program supports diverse and underrepresented college students who are committed to bringing their unique voice to the legal field. The Sotomayor Program’s College Division includes (1) an LSAT boot camp to focus the college students on the best law school to which they can gain entry, (2) rigorous academic, professional, and personal programming from legal research and writing to professional branding, wellness coaching, and soft skill trainings, and (3) our signature judicial internship experience to provide practical experience and mentorship opportunities. Our hope is to provide college students with the skills and resources necessary to successfully apply to law school and become a practicing attorney.

For our Summer 2021 program, the SCS JIP College program will run for 8 weeks on a full-time basis and include a 4-week judicial internship and a 4-week LSAT Prep program. Due to COVID-19 concerns, some portion or all aspects of the internship may be held in a virtual format.

Need tutoring assistance before finals?

 Find a tutor: https://tutoring.umd.edu/

Project Success

Are you interested in hearing how other BSOS students are navigating the online learning environment?
Join us for a virtual discussion!

PROJECT SUCCESS is your one stop introduction to academic advising and learning strategies for this semester.

Topics that will be covered:

• Strategies from upper level BSOS students on how to navigate online learning.
• How to identify challenges that are impacting your academic performance.
• How to create an action plan for upcoming midterms and finals.
• Important tips to improving your academic performance from an academic advisor.

Connect with other BSOS students and discuss ways to maximize your academic potential.

Thursday, November 5th 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Interested? Sign up at ter.ps/projsuccess

Study Buddy Program

The Department of Resident Life is launching our inaugural Study Buddy Program. This program is designed to match students by their major or college to help make more academic and social connections on campus. If you are interested in participating in the Study Buddy Program, fill out this form by Tuesday, September, 29.

Check out other academic resources!

Virtual Study Sessions

Come study with other students in the virtual Terrapin Learning Commons (TLC)! 

This is a 90-minute community work session via Zoom providing an opportunity to work individually alongside other students to stay motivated and focused.  Bring an assignment, reading, or notes to review and get ready to get to work.

What to expect:

• Welcome from Library staff member
• Participant intro and short description of what they are working on
• Heads-down time for individual work in community with others
• Progress check out from participants
• Closing from Library staff member

A librarian will be on hand for the duration of the session for 1:1 questions via chat.

How to join:
No registration needed. Simply connect a few minutes before the start time HERE

Date: Friday, April 24, 2020
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

View the virtual study session schedule for future dates.

What other students are saying:
"It helped me focus and it was really nice to feel like you were in a room with others who were studying too."
"A great place with accountability to encourage you to stay focused."
"It's a good way to add some normalcy to your study session by working in a dynamic environment with other people."

With appreciation to the Center for Leadership & Organizational Change (CLOC) for adaptation of their Shared Workspace program

MAKE SPRING SUCCESSFUL WITH OMSE'S ONLINE TUTORING PROGRAM

Introducing OMSE’s new online tutoring service! This is the first time that OMSE will be offering online tutoring services. We are honored to be able to start this brand new project with you!

This new pilot program will be delivered using the ELMS and ZOOM platforms. The Tutoring review sessions course is called “OMSE Online Tutoring Review Sessions." You can access it directly by clicking here.

We will need to take attendance to monitor participation. Please be sure to fill in the Wufoo form at the beginning of each session.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at omsetutoring@umd.edu.

Pre-Law Advising/LSAT Award Application

If you are a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student planning to take the LSAT in 2020 and attending law school Fall 2021, check out this excellent opportunity for LSAT preparation. The Pre-Law Advising Office, in partnership with Kaplan, is offering an LSAT prep course at a significantly discounted rate to students who receive the Pre-Law Advising/LSAT Award. Multiple Awards are available, and recipients will be able to register for their choice of a Live or Online Kaplan course for only $200. The application deadline is midnight, March 2nd. More information and the application can be found at: http://www.prelaw.umd.edu/LSATaward.html.

Campus Resources for a Successful Spring Semester

Now that the spring Semester is in full swing, BSOS & ECON Advising want to remind all students of the Student Resources that are available on campus:

Accessibility & Disability Service (ADS)
0106 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7682
www.counseling.umd.edu/ads

Counseling Service
1101 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7651
www.counseling.umd.edu

LGBT Equity Center
2218 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-8722
www.lgbt.umd.edu

Math Department Tutoring
0301 Mathematics Bldg
301-405-5047
www-math.umd.edu/undergraduate/resources

Math Success Program
2101 Annapolis Hall
301-314-6284
www.resnet.umd.edu/programs/mathsuccess

Oral Communication Center (OCC)
2121 Skinner Building
301-105-3137
https://umdocc.wixsite.com/blog

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)
1101 Hornbake Library, South Wing
301-405-5616
www.omse.umd.edu

Resources for Undocumented Students
www.undocumented.umd.edu
Email: Undoc@umd.edu

University Health Center
301-314-8180
www.health.umd.edu

The Writing Center
1205 Tawes Hall
301-405-3785
www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter

Math Learning Assistance

• Are you anxious about math?
• Has it been more than two years since you have taken a math course?
• Are you in a course for which you are not well prepared?
• Did you take pre-requsite courses at another college?
• Do you get the math grades you want?
• Are you spending too much time studying math without positive results?
• Meet with a Math Leaning Specialist

Math Learning Specialists provide academic coaching and counseling to UMD students taking all levels of mathematics courses who may need extra help and/or skill-building in mathematics.

Whether students want to improve their Algebra course grade or are overwhelmed with Calculus, meeting with a Math Learning Specialist can help:

• Foster a positive math attitude.
• Review math skills.
• Develop efficient study strategies.
• Learn about UMD campus mathematics learning resources.

Learn more and schedule an appointment. 

Academic Success Workshop

Join us for interactive discussions, free pizza, and maybe even win a raffle prize.

RSVP here.

On Campus Student Workshops

Learning & Performance Services

From the classroom to the workplace, we're here to help take your learning and performance to the next level. The Teaching & Learning Transformation Center provides programs, resources, and training to help students apply science-based strategies to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Upcoming Workshops Join us for interactive discussions and maybe even win a raffle prize.

Do you want to get the best results for the effort you are putting in? It is not about how smart you are, or how many hours you study… it’s all about using the most effective strategies to get more out of the time you spend learning.  98% of October participants agreed this workshop was helpful.  November 11, 12, & 13 - RSVP Here No one does their best work at the last minute, but with so much to balance it can be hard to plan and manage your time effectively. Join us for an interactive session where you can try some strategies and tools to help you map out a schedule for success and stick with it.   November 19 & 20 - RSVP Here Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join us for an interactive workshop on strategies for reducing and managing your stress, especially in times when you need to perform under pressure. December 2 & 3 - RSVP Here

Hack Your Brain: Using Science to Study Smarter

Do you want to get the best results for the effort you are putting in? It is not about how smart you are, or how many hours you study… it’s all about using the most effective strategies to get more out of the time you spend learning. Join your fellow Terps for an interactive discussion on what the scientific research actually shows and how you can apply it to your learning in the classroom and on the job. Oh, and free pizza & prizes, because brains like free things too.


Tuesday 10/29: 3:30 - 4:20pm & 5:00 - 5:50pm
Wednesday 10/30: 5:00 - 5:50pm

RSVP Here

Pre-Law Advising/LSAT Award

Letters and Sciences and the Pre-Law Advising Office, through a collaboration with Princeton Review, is offering a full-length LSAT preparation course at a significantly discounted rate to students who receive the Pre-Law Advising/LSAT Award. This opportunity is available to all currently enrolled full-time students, regardless of major, and is intended to provide support for students intending to apply to law school who may not otherwise be able to afford this valuable opportunity due to personal or financial circumstances.

Enrollment Code: Letters and Sciences
Amount of Award: A Princeton Review course, through a generous discount from Princeton Review and subsidies from the Pre-Law Advising Office, will be made available for $200. (Check payable to Letters & Sciences, University of Maryland.)
Eligibility: Must be enrolled during the spring semester at the University of Maryland, College Park. Must have plans to take the LSAT in 2019. Must also be both willing and able to attend the ten sessions of the course, which will meet on campus, for three-hour sessions on most Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from April 2 to May 9. Finally, must be able to attend three practice tests on Saturday mornings (3/30, 4/13, and 5/4).
Application period: Applications must be submitted by midnight on March 19th.

Pre-Law Advising/LSAT Award recipients will be notified March 25th.

Go to the Application

Free Tutoring: ECON200, 201, MATH113-141, BMGT230, STAT400

Schedule a tutoring appointment here.
For questions, contact aaptutoring@umd.edu

Save the Dates: Free Practice GRE & LSAT Exams

The BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is partnering with the Princeton Review to host free practice GRE and LSAT exams throughout the 2018 spring semester. The FREE practice exams will be hosted on February 17th, March 3rd, March 17th and April 21st from 10am-3pm at UMD. Classroom location TBD (you will receive e-mail confirmation).

To sign up for the February 17th date, please access the following link and fill out your information:
https://goo.gl/forms/yGNc5i59TCq68Vih1

You will receive a follow up email containing information on the classroom location and the practice exam. If you have any questions, please contact Johanna McAlister at jmcalis1@umd.edu.

Free GRE Practice Test Saturday, April 22nd

BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council is partnering with Kaplan to provide a free, in-person GRE practice test!

Learn what to expect and how you'd score on the exam with a detailed score report.

The test is Saturday, April 22nd, 10:00 AM-1:00PM in Tydings Hall 0117.

Space is limited - register today!  Registration link - http://bit.ly/umd2017gretest

ATTENTION: This will be the same version of the test provided last fall (October 2016).