Resources
THERE'S USUALLY SOMETHING ELSE YOU NEED
So many subjects, so little time. Your head is probably swimming with questions about dozens of different topics related to your new environment. Chances are one of the sections below contains a link to information you will need early in your College Park adventure. Take a quick scan and find a path that leads to additional knowledge!
Administrative | Basics | Disabilities | Health | IT | International | Jobs | Law | Library | Safety & Security
ADMINISTRATIVE
Get your official UMD ID card for access and benefits.
New Student Checklist (Graduate School)
Here's a list from the Graduate School of all your priorities.
BASICS
The official source for information on inclement weather and school closures.
Everywhere you need to be.
DISABILITIES
Accessibility and Disability Service
The ADS is part of the University of Maryland Counseling Center. It provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to ensure equal access to campus services, programs and activities.
Adaptive Technology Lab and the Alternate Text Unit
Registration, tips, and more on using the ATLab's study, reading, and workspace in McKeldin Library.
HEALTH
Official site of UMD's Health Center.
UMD's Mental Health Services.
Tips to use your time effectively.
The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Find out more about UMD's student health plan.
Resource offered through the Health Center.
IT
Download free software including Microsoft Office and the Adobe Suite.
Need IT help? Visit Terrapin Tech.
General-Use Equipment (University Libraries)
Check out all the equipment available on loan.
INTERNATIONAL
International Student & Scholar Services
Here's your resource to help you on your journey at UMD.
International Graduate Student Resource Guide
Guide to moving to the US and all things UMD.
Improve English language skills.
Bill pay information from the offices of student services.
JOBS
A source for finding faculty, staff, GA, and student jobs and benefits-related information on the UMD campus.
Employment opportunity listings from the Department of Resident Life.
University of Maryland Careers
Career planning, internship opportunities, and career fair info for students, employers, faculty, and alumni at the University Career Center site.
LAW
Legal consultations, immigration consultations, university-related charges information, notaries, and workshops for graduate students.
LIBRARY
Central hub for library info, events, databases, and spaces at University of Maryland libraries.
SAFETY & SECURITY
University of Maryland Police Department
Safety and service resources for on- and off-campus emergency needs.
Tips to use your time effectively.