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    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

    Administrative | Basics | Disabilities | Health | IT | International | Jobs | Law | Library | Safety & Security

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    ADMINISTRATIVE

    ID Cards

    Get your official UMD ID card for access and benefits. 

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    New Student Checklist (Graduate School)

    Here's a list from the Graduate School of all your priorities.

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    BASICS

    Weather

    The official source for information on inclement weather and school closures.

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    Campus Map

    Everywhere you need to be.

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    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.

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    Adaptive Technology Lab and the Alternate Text Unit

    Registration, tips, and more on using the ATLab's study, reading, and workspace in McKeldin Library. 

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    HEALTH

    University Health Center

    Official site of UMD's Health Center.

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    Counseling Center

    UMD's Mental Health Services.

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    Time Management

    Tips to use your time effectively.

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    The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

    Find out more about UMD's student health plan.

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    CARE To Stop Violence

    Resource offered through the Health Center.

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    IT

    TerpWare

    Download free software including Microsoft Office and the Adobe Suite.

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    Terrapin Tech

    Need IT help? Visit Terrapin Tech.

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    General-Use Equipment (University Libraries)

    Check out all the equipment available on loan.

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    INTERNATIONAL

    International Student & Scholar Services

    Here's your resource to help you on your journey at UMD.

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    International Graduate Student Resource Guide

    Guide to moving to the US and all things UMD.

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    Maryland English Institute

    Improve English language skills.

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    International Student Payment

    Bill pay information from the offices of student services.

     

    JOBS

    Maryland eJobs

    A source for finding faculty, staff, GA, and student jobs and benefits-related information on the UMD campus. 

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    Resident Life Employment

    Employment opportunity listings from the Department of Resident Life.

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    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

    Graduate Legal Aid

    Legal consultations, immigration consultations, university-related charges information, notaries, and workshops for graduate students.

     

    LIBRARY

    University Libraries (UMD)

    Central hub for library info, events, databases, and spaces at University of Maryland libraries.

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    SAFETY & SECURITY

    University of Maryland Police Department

    Safety and service resources for on- and off-campus emergency needs.

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    Time Management

    Tips to use your time effectively.

    Basics
    Jobs
    Law
    Library
    Health
    IT
    Disabilities
    International
    Safety
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