New Student Orientation
 




 

Freshman Overview

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Maryland!

The orientation staff will help ease your transition while they provide you with the information and resources you need to succeed.

Group of new studentsYour orientation focuses on taking care of academic requirements but, classes are only half of the story; we'll also help you make the most of your time when you are not in class. Our staff will give you the inside scoop on how to take advantage of what is happening on campus.

While you are at orientation you'll meet and get to know your Orientation Advisor (OA), get advised and registered for classes, learn about how to get involved on campus, hear about campus health services and safety, and more!

Please note that Freshmen programs are two-day, overnight stay programs.

 

  • General Information
  • Step 1: Create Email
  • Step 2: Register for Orientation
  • Step 3: Take Math Placement Exam
  • Step 4: Complete AlcoholEDU
  • Step 5: Complete Census

1. Check-in is from 8:00-8:50 am in Cole Field House.

2. Parking permits can be downloaded here.

3. If you are parking a car on campus the day of your orientation, please leave all overnight belongings in the car. You will have an opportunity to check-in to the residence halls in the afternoon. If you are being dropped off on the day of your orientation, please bring your belongings to check-in and they will be stored in a secure location. Please park in Lot 1 when you arrive to campus. You will be directed to Lot 9 in the afternoon.

4. The program will end on Day 2 at approximately 2:30pm. Students will be at Cumberland Hall.

5. Freshmen students are strongly encouraged to pack the following items when they prepare for orientation; they will make your orientation, more comfortable and enjoyable.
• Bedding or a sleeping bag (students will stay on beds in residence halls, but no sheets are provided by the Orientation Program).
• Comfortable, casual clothing, a bathing suit and walking shoes
• Pillow
• Overnight personal items
• Parking pass
• Completed immunization form
• Notebook and pen
• A back-up copy of your grades and transcripts
• Documents that you need for meeting with campus staff (these may be unofficial transcripts, AP scores, etc. These are not mandatory documents required by the university, rather supplemental documents that may assist in the advising and registration process.)
• Sunscreen
• A photo ID (passport, high school ID, driver's license, etc)
• Personal spending money

Step 1: Create your University E-mail/Directory ID

This will allow you to login to all University of Maryland websites and use your university e-mail account. Click here to create your directory ID.

Step 2: Register for a two-day Summer Orientation date..

Register for an orientation date.

Step 3: Take the On-line Math Placement Exam.

NOTICE: You should receive an email telling you to complete the math placement exam. Please wait 24 to 48 hours after you have created your Directory ID to take the Math Placement Exam online. Please visit the Math Placement Exam information page for practice materials and other important information regarding the exam. The Math Placement Exam MUST be taken prior to attending Orientation.

STEP 4: Complete Alcohol EDU

Complete AlcoholEDU. Each student MUST complete AlcoholEDU prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Details will be sent via mail and to your e-mail over the summer. Please visit the AlcoholEDU website for details about the program.

Step 5: Complete the University Student Census

 

Click here to take the census.

Each student is strongly encouraged to complete the University Student Census prior to the beginning of the Fall semester. The University Student Census is conducted on behalf of the University Counseling Center and the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The project surveys experiences, opinions and progress of students and as such enhances understanding of college students and what helps them succeed in school. Please check back here June 3 to visit the website to complete the survey.