Supporting Your Student
From Afar
The University of Maryland
is a major research university.
•World-class faculty
•World-class opportunities with faculty
•World-class students
However, the transition to college academic
and social life often provides challenges.
The University of Maryland provides a number of
resources, programs and offices to support you and
your student academically at Maryland.
Who Will You Learn
From?
Professors
(Full, Associate, or Assistant)
Graduate Assistants
Undergraduate Teaching
Assistants
Staff Instructors
Lectures
Counseling Center
Learning Assistance Services (LAS)
Disability Support Services (DSS)
http://www.counseling.umd.edu
Free to all students
•LAS works to strengthen skills and improve academic performance.
• Academic Counseling Sessions
• Learning Strategy Courses (EDCP 108B and EDCP 108M)
• Critical Reading and Writing Consultations, Workshops and Credit Courses
• Math Learning Specialists
• Guided Study Sessions
• Peer Assisted Learning Sessions
•DSS coordinates services and resources that ensure students with disabilities equal
access to UMCP programs.
• Direct services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors with specific disabilities
and needs
• Educate and inform the university community
• Provide opportunities to students, faculty and staff with disabilities to gain
skills necessary to effectively advocate for themselves within the community
Math Success
A service provided by The Department of Resident Life
& a grant from the Maryland Parents Association
http://www.reslife.umd.edu/programs/math_success/
Free to all students
•Math Success programs helps students with solving their math problems and
reinforcing strong study skills and decrease anxiety in math courses.
• Math 001 (review high school algebra)
• Math 002 (review high school algebra)
• Math 113 (college algebra)
• Math 115 (college pre-calculus)
•Oakland Hall Academic Enrichment Center, Ground Floor
• Sunday – Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Monday/Wednesday: Collaborative Study Groups for Math 140 from 6:30pm8:00pm
• Tuesdays: Collaborative Study Groups for Math 220 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
No registration, no appointments needed, no fees,
just math assistance!
Tutoring Services
Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education
http://www.omse.umd.edu/
Free to students
The mission of OMSE is to serve undergraduate multi-ethnic students to increase
rates of matriculation, retention, and graduation, and overall GPA.
OMSE Academic Excellence Society
Tutoring
College Success Scholars
Sister to Sister
Writing Center
A service provided by The Department of English
http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter
Free to all students
•The Writing Center provides opportunities for undergraduate students to writing and
thinking skills in their academic work, and also in preparation for their careers.
• Writing consultations
• Skill-building sessions
• Grammar Hotline
• Professional workshops (cover letter writing, resume writing, etc.)
• Online writing guides
Make an appointment online or visit 2119 Tawes Hall.
The Adele H. Stamp Student Union
The center for campus life.
http://thestamp.umd.edu/
Free to all students
•OrgSync student group listing
•Alternative Breaks program
•Leadership and Community Service Learning (LCSL)
•Department of Sorority and Fraternity Life
•Student Entertainment Events
•MICA
Being a world-class student is as much about
personal growth as it is about
intellectual growth.
•Ask your student, “What do you want to get out of your experience at the
University of Maryland?”
•Ask yourself, “How can I support my student by helping guide them to
various resources at the University of Maryland while encouraging their
independence?”
•Ask your student, “Who do you want to be and what skills will you need to
work on to succeed at the University of Maryland?”
Success depends on the
student!
A successful student:
•Sets personal, educational and professional
goals
•Interacts with the faculty and staff
•Take advantage of the educational resources
on campus
•Involves him/herself in the cultural and extracurricular activities
•Seeks mentorship
•Builds his/her foundation on educational
success
Faculty Expectations
Understand classroom assignments
Participate in class
Ask questions
Take notes in your own words
Be respectful and civil
Make your opinion heard
Model academic honesty
Read assigned texts
Study
Explore your opportunities
Visit during office hours
Be a responsible and caring community member
Outside the
classroom
Get to know your professors
Display self-discipline
Earn your instructor’s respect
Manage your time well
Take advantage of the help
available
Put personal choices and
freedom in perspective
Welcome to the University of Maryland!
Office of Parent and Family Affairs Warm Line
301-314-7651
http://www.terpparent.umd.edu
We want to empower your student to resolve their own issues and
make their own decisions (with your support).