Current Undergraduate Students: Currently enrolled undergraduate students receive a notification email with information about early registration and a link to check their registration appointment time and registration blocks. Registration appointments for the fall semester are scheduled from late March through early May, and appointments for the spring semester are scheduled from late October through early December. Students may register at their scheduled registration appointment time or any time thereafter.

• See steps below for more information about how to register.
• If you are a degree candidate you will not receive an appointment email. If you wish to register for the next semester, call 301-314-8240 to request an appointment.

New-Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students: Newly admitted undergraduate degree-seeking students must attend a New Student Orientation Program to register for classes. During orientation, students will meet with their academic college and/or department advisor for guidance on registration.

Non-Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students: Non-degree seeking undergraduate students may register on the first day of classes in their initial semester. Registration appointments will be assigned for subsequent semesters and can be viewed on Testudo.

• Check Appointment and Registration Status to see the day and time you can first register and view any registration blocks that need to be resolved before you can register. Using the Appointment and Registration Status app, you can view all registration blocks at one time. Whereas, if you wait until you register, the Registration (Drop/Add) app only displays one block at a time, which must be cleared to continue registration.
• Review your degree audit to stay on track for graduation. This audit will also help you identify possible courses for registration.
• View the Schedule of Classes for course offerings for the term. For each course, you will see prior semesters' course syllabi, seat availability, location, book lists, course description, grading method options, restrictions, and prerequisites. Utilize the look-up and filter options to find the courses you want or need.
  • You can also view the results of course experience surveys from students who have previously taken the course. Please take note that results are only available for courses in which 70% or more of the enrolled students (minimum of 5 students) completed the survey.
• Build a course schedule using Venus Course Scheduler. Enter the courses of your choice and the app will generate various schedules from which you can select.
• Check the Final Exam Schedule to assist with course selection and help plan ahead for the end of the semester.
• Update your address and emergency contact using My Profile to provide the university with your most up-to-date contact information.

• Undergraduate students should visit the TerpEngage Student Portal to schedule an advising appointment.
• After you view your registration blocks, take action to resolve all issues. All blocks must be cleared before you can register. See Blocks, Special Permissions, and Exceptions to Policy for a complete list of student registration blocks and how to resolve them.
• As you view the schedule of classes, take note of which courses require permission from the department offering the course to register. These are noted as "(Perm Req)" in the schedule of classes. You must contact the department offering the course to request permission.
• Additionally, you may need special permission or an exception to policy to register for a course. See Blocks, Special Permissions, and Exceptions to Policy for a complete list of special permissions and exceptions to policy.

• Online: Go To Testudo Registration (Drop/Add) to complete your registration. Once logged in, Registration (Drop/Add) instructions can be found in the upper right side.
• In-person: Complete a registration request form at the Office of the University Registrar, Front Counter Services, located in the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, first floor lobby.

Students who are unable to complete registration using Testudo or in-person should contact the Office of the University Registrar at registrar-help@umd.edu to request assistance.

• Visit Testudo to:
  • View your Student Schedule (which includes your book list)
  • Complete Waitlist Check-in (read the waitlist and hold file requirements)
• Review the academic dates and deadlines for the term
• Review and understand the guidelines to add and drop classes
• Pay your bill and visit Student Financial Services and Cashiering to learn more about your student account
• Review the Office of Undergraduate Studies Course-Related Policies and Resources for Undergraduate Students

Current Graduate Students: Currently enrolled graduate students receive a notification email about registration. Graduate students do not need an assigned registration time with the exception of specified programs, but should check registration blocks. Registration for the fall semester begins late March, and for the spring semester, begins late October. Students in Masters/Doctoral thesis/dissertation programs should consult with their program coordinators to verify enrollment in their assigned candidacy and pre-candidacy courses.

• See The Graduate School Registration Policies.
• See steps below for more information about how to register.

New Graduate Students: Newly admitted graduate students should contact the appropriate academic department for information about the departmental orientation and registration process.

Advanced Special Students: Newly admitted Advanced Special Students (or non-degree seeking students) should contact the Graduate School for advising at gradschool@umd.edu.

• Check Appointment and Registration Status to view any registration blocks that need to be resolved before you can register. This application allows you to view all registration blocks at one time. If you wait until you register, the Registration (Drop/Add) app only displays one block at a time which must be cleared to continue registration.
• Review your degree audit to stay on track for graduation and help you identify possible courses for registration.
• View the Schedule of Classes for course offerings for the term. For each course, you will see prior semesters' course syllabi, seat availability, location, book lists, course description, grading method options, restrictions and prerequisites. Utilize the look-up and filter options to find the courses you want or need.
  • You can also view the results of course experience surveys from students who have previously taken the course. Please take note that results are only available for courses in which 70% or more of the enrolled students (minimum of 5 students) completed the survey.
• Update your address and emergency contact using My Profile to provide the university with your most up-to-date contact information.

• Masters thesis/Doctoral dissertation program students should consult with your program coordinator to ensure enrollment in your assigned thesis research, pre-candidacy, or dissertation research course.
• After you view your registration blocks, take action to resolve all issues. All registration blocks must be cleared before you can register. See Blocks, Special Permissions, and Exceptions to Policy for a complete list of student registration blocks and how to resolve them.
• As you view the schedule of classes, note which courses require permission from the department offering the course to register. These are noted as "Perm Req" in the schedule of classes. You must contact the department offering the course to request permission.
• Additionally, you may need special permission or an exception to policy to register for a course. See Blocks, Special Permissions, and Exceptions to Policy for a complete list of special permissions and exceptions to policy.

Go to Testudo Registration (Drop/Add) to complete your registration. Once logged in, Registration (Drop/Add) instructions can be found in the upper right side.

Students who are unable to complete registration using Testudo should contact the Office of the University Registrar at registrar-graduate@umd.edu to request assistance.

• View your Student Schedule (which includes your book list)
• Review the academic dates and deadlines for the term
• Understand the guidelines to add and drop classes
• Pay your bill and visit Student Financial Services and Cashiering to learn more about your student account
• Review the Graduate School Catalog Course-Related Policies and Resources for Graduate Students

Generally, college-level courses completed at regionally-accredited institutions will transfer, provided the course is similar in level, scope and content to courses offered at UMD and a grade of C- or higher is earned. Grades of D- or higher are accepted for courses completed at Maryland public institutions. Regional accrediting bodies include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Commission of Higher Education; Higher Learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges; WASC Senior College and University Commission; and Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

To transfer coursework to the UMD record, an official transcript must be sent directly from the previous institution. Electronic transcripts can be sent to registrar-help@umd.edu. Printed transcripts may be mailed to:

University of Maryland
Office of the University Registrar
1113 Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building
College Park, MD 20742

Current UMD students who are considering taking a course at another institution must obtain permission from their academic advising college prior to enrolling in the class. Failure to obtain permission may result in the course not being accepted by UMD or applied to degree requirements. Visit Permission to Enroll for additional information regarding this process.

UMD does not restrict the number of transfer courses that are accepted. However, the number of credits that are applicable toward degree requirements is limited based on the source of the transfer credits. For students matriculating to UMD in Fall 2022 (or after):

• A maximum of 70 credits from 2-year institutions can be applied to degree requirements at UMD.
• A maximum of 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions and prior learning credits.

Students are required to complete at least their final 30 credits at UMD to earn a degree.

UMD awards the standard .67 semester credits per quarter credit hour of study. A 3 credit course from a quarter school will be awarded 2 credits at UMD.

UMD will convert units to semester credits based on the number of units required to earn a degree at the transfer institution.

Grades from transfer courses are considered in making decisions for admission to the university, entry into a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP), and for satisfying degree requirements. However, grades from transfer courses are not used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA at UMD. The transfer courses UMD accepted and applied toward degree requirements will appear on the UMD official transcript, but the grades received in these courses will not. Grades for all transfer courses will appear on the unofficial UMD transcript via Testudo.

For courses completed at out-of-state or private colleges/universities, UMD will award credit when it can be determined that the Pass grade earned represents at least a C- grade. For courses completed at Maryland public institutions, UMD will award credit if the Pass grade represents a D- or higher.

The number of semester credits earned at the transfer institution are the number of credits received at UMD (e.g. a student who takes a 5 semester credit calculus course that equates to MATH140 at UMD, will receive 5 semester credits for that course).

Units or Quarter credits earned at the transfer institution will be converted upon transfer (e.g. a 4 quarter credit course at any institution will be worth 2.67 semester hours at UMD after the .67 conversion is applied).

L1 means the course is a lower-level general elective. At UMD, lower-level refers to freshman and sophomore courses (numbered 100-299).

L2 means the course is an upper-level general elective. At UMD, upper-level refers to junior and senior courses (numbered 300-499).

Students should work with their major and/or advising college to determine how these courses may apply toward satisfying degree requirements at UMD. Generally, courses are transferred to UMD at the equivalent level in which the course was taken at the transfer institution. A lower-level course can equate to an upper-level course at UMD, but the course is still considered lower-level and has a footnote of 24 (freshman/sophomore credit).

Refer to International Transfer Credit for detailed information regarding the process for evaluating international transfer credits.

UMD awards six credits of lower level general elective credits to active duty and former service members in the United States Armed Forces. The credits are awarded for the completion of basic physical fitness and military science as part of basic military training for the United States Armed Forces. UMD only awards transfer credit for courses that fall within the level, scope and content offered at UMD. Since many courses on military transcripts are occupational in nature they are not accepted by UMD. The only credits that will be awarded based on the military transcript are for basic military training as outlined on Prior Learning Credit. UMD does not award transfer credit based on ACE or Dantes recommendations. UMD does not award transfer credit for non-traditional or experiential learning such as internships, externships, practicum and co-op work, nor does UMD transfer credits awarded at other institutions for such work.

Students who have been admitted to UMD should contact an academic advisor in their declared major for assistance. Prospective students should connect with a pre-transfer advisor. Other helpful resources are the advising college's and Four Year Plans for Academic Majors.

All current UMD students are required to obtain permission from their advising college to take courses at another institution. Failure to obtain permission prior to enrolling in courses at another college or university may result in the course not being accepted for transfer by UMD and/or applied to degree requirements. For additional information, visit Permission to Enroll.

The transfer credit evaluation process can be a time consuming process, and records can continue to be updated throughout a student's first semester at UMD. Advisors will assist students with determining how transfer courses are applied to degree requirements. They may recommend a student request some of their courses be evaluated for transfer. To request a course be evaluated for transfer, follow the instructions listed at Transfer Credit Evaluation Process.

Contact Records and Registration Services at registrar-help@umd.edu to have them investigate the matter.

You can click on the code for a key to be displayed that explains footnotes and general education codes. If you still have questions about the meaning of the note, please contact your advisor.

While every effort will be made to provide you with the most complete evaluation possible by the time you arrive for orientation and registration, it is common for there to be some courses that are still pending evaluation or in need of a syllabus. Your advisor will still be able to help you register for the proper courses.

Transfer courses may not be awarded credit at UMD for several reasons. These courses are typically pre-collegiate, remedial, vocational, graduate, professional (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry, nursing), technical or religious in nature and do not fall within the level, scope, content and expected learning outcomes of courses offered at UMD. Other types of courses that typically are not awarded transfer credits are internships, independent study and research. Students should consult the Transfer Course Evaluation Process and Prior Learning Credit for more information on the requirements for their specific type of transfer credit.

All appeals regarding transfer course evaluations should be directed in writing to the academic department that oversees the subject matter of the course. In many cases a syllabus has already been reviewed to determine the course evaluation. It may be necessary to meet with the evaluator and/or provide additional documentation such as assignments, papers and examinations for the evaluator to reconsider their initial evaluation of the course. Once a decision is reached, the evaluator must email Transfer Credit Services with the details so the student's record and the database can be updated accordingly.

The following will assist with streamlining the appeal process:

1. Put your name and UID on the materials you are sending in for review.
2. Make sure the name of the institution and the course ID at that institution are clearly listed on the materials you are providing.
3. Be sure to retain a copy of everything you submit for evaluation before you turn it in.

For additional questions, consult an advisor in your advising college.

To get your most recent transfer coursework on your record, you must submit an official transcript to:
University of Maryland
Office of the Registrar
1113 Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building
College Park, MD 20742

Information on requesting access to this system can be found on the Systems Access page

See the Log in to SIS section in the SIS Access & Login Guide. 

See SIS User Resources.

Information on requesting access to this system can be found on the Systems Access page

1. Go to ares.umd.edu.
2. Select UMEG-Electronic Grades and Rosters from the Quick Links box in the middle of the screen, or, select UMEG from Faculty Services in the left menu
3. Log in with your Directory ID and Passphrase.

   If you are an instructor and administrator, you will have access to all of the tabs listed above.

   Instructors will have access to the following tabs:		Administrators will have access to the following tabs:
   Rosters Grades Help		Admin Help

4. To view rosters or grades, select the desired option from the appropriate tab, and then
   1. Select a course and section from the drop down and select Display.
   2. If you would like to view a course from a different term:
      1. First select the desired term from the drop down and hit Change. The list of courses will update to match this term.
      2. Select a course and section and select Display.

For additional information, please refer to the FAQs on this page or the Help tab within UMEG.