Residency Reclassification Services handles students’ requests to be reclassified as in-state residents for tuition purposes. Students who are initially classified as out-of-state residents by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Admissions, and subsequently believe they meet the requirements for in-state tuition and fees may apply for in-state residency. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, and the Office of the University Registrar adhere to policies established by the Board of Regents regarding residency classification of students for tuition purposes. University System of Maryland Policy for Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes will be applied to all student tuition classification decisions.

Students should notify Residency Reclassification Services at the University of Maryland, College Park, in writing, within fifteen (15) days of any change in circumstances which may alter in-state status. Failure to do so may result in retroactive charges for each semester/term affected.

The Office of the University Registrar welcomes veterans and their spouses and dependents to the University of Maryland! We thank you for your service to our country and the sacrifices that you and your family members have made.

The Office of the University Registrar’s Veteran Certifications Services houses the University of Maryland’s School Certifying Officials (SCOs). These are the individuals who communicate information about your enrollment at the University of Maryland to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs so they may process your VA Education Benefits.

We look forward to assisting you with using your VA Benefits.

UMD VA Enrollment Certification Request 

Registration Agreement

When you register, the university reserves specific class space for you and commits resources to provide the instruction you have selected. On your part, you assume responsibility for paying tuition and fees or for notifying the university if you decide not to attend. The availability of the courses listed in Testudo and the Schedule of Classes is subject to change. A section may be cancelled due to low enrollment or departmental staffing considerations. When a class is cancelled, the department or the Office of the University Registrar will notify registered students and help them make alternate arrangements, if necessary. Registered students are encouraged to verify their class meeting time and location on Testudo on the first day of classes for the most up-to-date information.

All students who register incur a financial obligation to the university. Please note that while the university reserves the right to limit or cancel enrollment for students who owe a debt to the university, your registration may not be automatically cancelled for non-payment of tuition and fees. It is the student's responsibility to avoid charges by cancelling their registration prior to the first day of classes each semester. By cancelling your registration before the start of classes, you will avoid any charges and your class spaces will be released in time to become available to other students.

Useful Transfer Student Resources

General Information

Athletic Certifications & Compliances Services

Constituent Relations Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, First Floor
  301-314-8240
  registrar-help@umd.edu

Course & Classroom Scheduling Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1130
  301-314-8243
  schedule@umd.edu

Diploma Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1118
  301-314-8270
  diploma@umd.edu

Graduate Degree Clearance Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1113
  301-314-8226 or 301-314-8259
  registrar-graduate@umd.edu

Records & Registration Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1113
  301-314-8240
  registrar-help@umd.edu

Residency Reclassification Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1130
  301-314-9596
  301-314-7915
  resclass@umd.edu

Systems Support Services

Technical Support Services

Transfer Credit Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1118
  301-314-8256
  transfercredit@umd.edu

University Registrar Administration

Veteran Certifications Services

   Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building, Room 1113
  301-314-8239 or 301-314-8255
  301-314-9568
  vabenefits@umd.edu

Office of the University Registrar Workday Functional Leads

What We Do

The operations conducted in the Office of the University Registrar are compiled into five large categories: the maintenance of students’ permanent academic records; the support of enrollment and registration processes and systems; the coordination of course and classroom scheduling; the administration and application of academic policies; and information management, data analysis and reporting.

• Academic Records Maintenance: We are entrusted with the secure and confidential maintenance of students' permanent academic records. We are here to assist with transcript requests, enrollment certifications and degree verifications, transfer credit, university ID cards, residency reclassification, veterans and athlete certifications, degree audits, diplomas, and more.
• Enrollment & Registration Services: We oversee processes and systems that support course registration, schedule adjustment, registration for special populations, cancellation of registration, and withdrawal from the university.
• Course & Classroom Scheduling: We publish the Schedule of Classes for each semester/term and coordinate the scheduling of courses, classrooms, and final exams.
• Policy & Regulation Compliance: We uphold university policies and academic regulations, ensuring fairness and equity in academic processes. If you have questions about academic policies, we're here to help.
• Information Management, Data Analysis & Reporting: We provide university employees with secure access to reports containing data under the stewardship of the Office of the University Registrar, including information related to course and classroom scheduling, students records, and enrollment.

Whether you are a current or prospective student, alumni, or a faculty or staff member, the Office of the University Registrar is committed to providing the highest level of service to our constituents in all aspects of our operations.