For students who want to meet with ECON Advising:
Advisors will be available through email, phone, and scheduled video chats (via Zoom or Google Hangouts Meet). The best way to reach ECON advising with questions or to schedule a virtual appointment is through email at econadvising@umd.edu. Or you can call an advisor directly during business hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. If you call and receive our voicemail, please leave your name, number, and UID and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
If there is an ECON Advisor you prefer to meet with, you can call or email them directly. Our full contact information can be found here: https://www.econ.umd.edu/undergraduate/advising-resources
For students who need to meet with BSOS Advising:
The BSOS Advising Center moved to an all online services format beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Their phone number is 301-405-1697. Students can leave messages at this number, and they will return calls ASAP.
Appointments can also be scheduled online: https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/advising/contact-us
For additional information, including how to request registration stamps for those students who need them, please go to https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/advising/advising-overview.
Need help with the shift to online learning?
Visit keeplearning.umd.edu to learn more about the technology your courses will be using, access software free for UMD students, and learn about best practices for online learning and available support.
There's also information on accessibility and accommodations in online courses.
International Student Scholar Services:
Frequently asked questions and contact information for ISSS can be found here: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-student-scholar-services/faq-during-covid-19
Spring 2020 Pass/Fail Policy:
All undergraduate courses in Spring 2020 will be graded pass/fail unless the student elects to receive an earned grade for the course. Read through this website to learn what this means for you and what, if any, actions you need to take. If you've read through the FAQs and you still have questions then contact econadvising@umd.edu.
Tutoring:
Tutoring services are working diligently to move to online platforms on or after March 30, including:
- The Writing Center
- Keystone
- Math Success Program
- OMSE, AAP, Guided Study Sessions, and the Math Dept: their websites will be updated with this information by week of March 30
- Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing
- Virtual Study Space: 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.
Self-Care:
NEW: this Self-Care, Mental Health, Wellness resources page includes COVID-19 specific help for students.Stay connected with your fellow Terps at keeptogether.umd.edu. #ShellsUnited
Career Advising:
UCC @ BSOS is available to students in a remote format. Students are encouraged to engage with UCC @ BSOS virtually using any of the options listed on their website, including virtual appointments.
All in-person University Career Center events are cancelled. But students can still connect with employers at these virtual events.
For those seeking internships/jobs, we continue to encourage students to use this time to research, informational interview and apply to opportunities.
Accessibility & Disability Services
Students should contact the Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS) office if they have any questions on how to implement course accommodations online. ADS staff is available from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached at (301) 314-7682 or adsfrontdesk@umd.edu. For full information: https://counseling.umd.edu/ads/.
Missing a Textbook?
If you need a textbook that's locked in your residence hall room, or otherwise unavailable at the moment, the Bookstore is offering many of its etextbooks for free and major publishers are offering similar things through their website. So, check with the bookstore: https://umcp.bncollege.com/shop/umcp/home , & check with the publisher's website.
VitalSource also offers free access to many textbooks.
Library/Research Services
Librarians and library staff continue to work remotely to provide online services, resources, and instruction. Check out all the resources that are available digitally: https://www.lib.umd.edu/about/coronavirus-updates
They have also compiled this list of free research/textbook resources: https://lib.guides.umd.edu/coronavirus/free
UMD Student Crisis Fund:
The UMD Student Crisis Fund is designed to provide emergency financial assistance when personal crisis and unexpected tragedy wreaks havoc upon a student's life. Through the fund and other campus counseling, academic and support resources, students can rely on the strength of their campus community: http://www.crisisfund.umd.edu/gethelp.html
Financial Aid
Federal aid is available for UMD students facing pandemic-related financial hardships. Read more and learn how to apply: https://umdecon.blogspot.com/2020/05/maryland-today-federal-aid-available.html
Bias Incident Support Services:
BISS is offering virtual check-in hours to provide support, advocacy and guidance for those impacted by hate-bias incidents. Learn more and sign-up.
Stay Active!
Stay active with RecWell! Visit recwell.umd.edu/keepmoving for information and tips, including access to virtual and on-demand workouts, E-Sports Leagues and virtual trivia, and information on staying active outdoors.
If you need a textbook that's locked in your residence hall room, or otherwise unavailable at the moment, the Bookstore is offering many of its etextbooks for free and major publishers are offering similar things through their website. So, check with the bookstore: https://umcp.bncollege.com/shop/umcp/home , & check with the publisher's website.
VitalSource also offers free access to many textbooks.
Library/Research Services
Librarians and library staff continue to work remotely to provide online services, resources, and instruction. Check out all the resources that are available digitally: https://www.lib.umd.edu/about/coronavirus-updates
They have also compiled this list of free research/textbook resources: https://lib.guides.umd.edu/coronavirus/free
UMD Student Crisis Fund:
The UMD Student Crisis Fund is designed to provide emergency financial assistance when personal crisis and unexpected tragedy wreaks havoc upon a student's life. Through the fund and other campus counseling, academic and support resources, students can rely on the strength of their campus community: http://www.crisisfund.umd.edu/gethelp.html
Financial Aid
Federal aid is available for UMD students facing pandemic-related financial hardships. Read more and learn how to apply: https://umdecon.blogspot.com/2020/05/maryland-today-federal-aid-available.html
Bias Incident Support Services:
BISS is offering virtual check-in hours to provide support, advocacy and guidance for those impacted by hate-bias incidents. Learn more and sign-up.
Stay Active!
Stay active with RecWell! Visit recwell.umd.edu/keepmoving for information and tips, including access to virtual and on-demand workouts, E-Sports Leagues and virtual trivia, and information on staying active outdoors.
