Your academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and diverse experiences make you a great fit for UMD and you can use the information below to get ready to join the Terp family.
As you review your next steps and confirm your enrollment, you can find answers to commonly asked questions within our Admission Decision FAQs.
You have likely landed on this page from your admission letter. Be sure to keep your letter handy. It includes important information about your semester of admission, major, advising college and residency status (for tuition purposes). If you have not yet seen your letter, login to your StandOut Admissions Network account, proceed to the University of Maryland section on the Colleges list and click on View Decision Letter.
Please let us know your answer to this offer of admission by completing the Decision Response located on your StandOut Admissions Network Checklist.
If your answer is YES, and we hope it is, you will need to submit your enrollment deposit which must be done through your StandOut Admissions Network account. This nonrefundable $400 enrollment deposit will reserve your place in the incoming class and will be applied to your tuition. It may take up to 48 business hours for your confirmation to be processed.
Newly admitted students will be able to activate their Directory ID at identity.umd.edu approximately one business day after the date of their admission decision.
After activating your Directory ID, you will also need to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Both your Directory ID and the MFA will be necessary to complete your Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement (required of all students living in on-campus residence halls) as well as to access other UMD systems such as student financial aid, registration for orientation and courses, and most other student services. If you need any assistance please contact the Division of Information Technology (DIT).
It may take up to two business days for your Directory ID to become effective. Activating your Directory ID does not require confirming your enrollment at UMD. However, once your Directory ID has been activated, a TERPmail account will automatically be created for you. You will receive an email from DIT with instructions on setting up a password for your account.
After submitting your Decision Response, acquiring your Directory ID and setting up MFA, select a date for orientation, submit your Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement and visit our Enrolled Students page to take care of a few more things to get you ready for your time as a Terp.
It is our expectation that you maintain your current level of academic performance. In addition, the university requires you to update the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, should you have disciplinary action taken against you between the time you submitted your application and the start of classes. If this is the case, please email ApplyMaryland@umd.edu with the subject line "Disciplinary Update". Any significant changes in either of the above could result in the reassessment of your admission decision.
Take time to learn more about UMD and the unique opportunities that await you here! At this time, visitors are permitted on campus, provided that UMD’s 4Maryland protocols are followed.
Please review our visit calendar for information about daily events and visits opportunities. Our virtual tour, self-guided walking tour and UMD’s full calendar of events are also great ways to learn about life as a Terp.
International students will need to work with the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office in order to receive a Form I-20 and complete additional items for new international students. International students must confirm their enrollment at UMD before their student visa application process can begin.
In addition to new student orientation, international students may be required to attend the International Student Orientation offered by ISSS.
Credits you've earned through courses at another institution or through standard exams (such as AP, IB, A/AS Level and CLEP exams) may count toward your UMD degree. Submit your most recent transcripts to the address below as soon as your grades are posted so we may promptly evaluate your transfer credit.
To review which of your credits will transfer, review your unofficial transcript (Directory ID required for access) which will be available roughly 15 business days after you are admitted. More information can be found on our Transfer Credit Services website.
From merit scholarships and need-based aid to understanding your payment options, learn how you can finance your education.
We are committed to providing you with helpful information and resources that can assist in making a UMD education affordable for you and your family. To help you get started, we recommend reviewing the estimated cost of attendance. Additionally, as an admitted student, you now have the ability to find and apply for external scholarships through our scholarship matching tool, Scholarship Universe.
In order to keep our campus healthy and safe, we require that all incoming students submit immunization information prior to arrival on campus. Please also review our COVID-19 vaccination requirements to ensure you are in compliance.
In addition, domestic undergraduate students must attest they have health insurance or enroll in the school-sponsored plan by February 15. The insurance attestation or enrollment can occur after you have registered for classes. International students will automatically be enrolled in the school-sponsored plan.
Mail transcripts and any additional materials to:
University of Maryland
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Mitchell Building
7999 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD 20742-5235, USA
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Come try on our campus for size! Stop by one of our top-notch athletic facilities. Have a scoop of homemade ice cream at the Dairy. Rub the nose of one of our beloved Testudo statues for good luck. Get all your questions answered. It won't be hard to picture yourself at home here for the next four years.
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Freshman applicants can apply using either the Common App or StandOut Admissions Network platforms. At this time, transfer applicants can only apply using StandOut Admissions Network.
College is a major investment for you and your family. The university is here to help. We offer an array of financial aid programs—including scholarships, grants, loans and student employment—as part of our commitment to making an excellent education affordable.
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE:
State of Maryland Residents Non-Maryland Residents
The University of Maryland has launched a new investment in need-based financial aid, the Terrapin Commitment program, which will provide up to $20 million annually for students from the state of Maryland.
The goal of the Terrapin Commitment program is to reduce the gap between a student’s total financial aid package and the cost of an education. The program will begin in January 2023 and ensures that tuition and fees are fully covered for Pell eligible, in-state students, who are enrolled full time and have unmet financial need. More details can be found on the Office of Student Financial Aid's website.
You’ve received your admission letter, checked out your major and started celebrating with family and friends. To make enrollment official, check out information for newly admitted students to get everything you need to start your academic career at UMD.