Junior Year (Defined as 60-89 credits)

Junior year is a good time for students to start looking ahead to graduation.  Students can select a topic area of interest in which to take Technical Electives or gain research experience.  A student’s experience in these courses and/or research opportunities can then translate into a solid resume that highlights his/her technical skills.

At 90 credits, your student should go through the Senior Audit process with their academic advisor.  The Senior Audit process allows students to review what coursework they have completed toward their degree and what further coursework is required.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
This section, for each standard academic year for a student, will include information relating to their academic achievement including resources, programs and systems with which they should become more familiar. Information about majors, grades and academic advisement is included.

POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Within the policies and procedures section is more information about requirements students must meet and procedures which will enhance their academic achievement.

REGISTRATION
Students in the Clark School of Engineering must meet with an academic advisor (either from UA&AS or their departmental advisor) before they may register for courses. This section includes information related to course registration including relevant policies and descriptions of blocks that could prevent your student’s ability to register.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
The Clark School of Engineering and the University of Maryland offer many, many opportunities for student to get involved with and in the campus community. Students can be involved with multiple types of groups at different times but do not have to become involved if they do not wish to be. We recommend that first-year students be careful with the amount of additional activities they take on as they learn more about being a college student. Other than that precaution, the options are limitless!

Sophomore Year (Defined as 30-59 credits)

Your student should be feeling more at home at the university this year. They know more of the buildings, professors and culture of the community that they have joined. The sophomore year is typically when students will get involved in some of the numerous activities on campus because they better understand how to manage their time.

Sophomores will typically go through the 45 Credit Review benchmark in the first semester of this year.  At this time, many students will be working toward earning an internship for the coming summer terms. Students should visit the Coop and Career Services Office for tips and information about how to go about obtaining an internship.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
This section, for each standard academic year for a student, will include information relating to their academic achievement including resources, programs and systems with which they should become more familiar. Information about majors, grades and academic advisement is included.

POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Within the policies and procedures section is more information about requirements students must meet and procedures which will enhance their academic achievement.

REGISTRATION
Students in the Clark School of Engineering must meet with an academic advisor (either from UA&AS or their departmental advisor) before they may register for courses. This section includes information related to course registration including relevant policies and descriptions of blocks that could prevent your student’s ability to register.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
The Clark School of Engineering and the University of Maryland offer many, many opportunities for student to get involved with and in the campus community. Students can be involved with multiple types of groups at different times but do not have to become involved if they do not wish to be. The options are limitless!

FRESHMAN YEAR (Defined as 0-29 credits)

As you are aware, the freshman year for a college student is a time of transition. The transition involves adjusting and managing involvement in the multitude of events, groups, sports, and course related activities afforded to college students. These opportunities can be both overwhelming as well as distracting. Students are also experiencing new teaching styles, larger classes, and different degrees of course difficulty.

Mid Semester or Early Warning Grades are good indicators of your student's performance and are normally reported by professors the sixth week of class, typically early October for the Fall semester and early March for the Spring semester. October is also when your student will first experience midterm examinations.  Utilize this time to gauge where your student is on the grade scale in each class by asking specific questions about assignments and performance. Finals week and the preparation for it will be especially daunting for a new freshman; this occurs in the beginning of December for the Fall semester and in the beginning of May for the Spring semester.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
This section is organized by academic year and will include information relating to your student's academic achievement including: resources, programs, and systems with which they should become more familiar. Information about majors, grades and academic advising is included.

POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Within the policies and procedures section is more information about requirements students must meet and procedures which will inform their decision relating to their academic career.

REGISTRATION
Students in the Clark School of Engineering must meet with an academic advisor (either from UA&AS or their departmental advisor) before they may register for courses. This section includes information related to course registration including relevant policies and descriptions of blocks that could prevent your student’s ability to register.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
The Clark School of Engineering and the University of Maryland offer many, many opportunities for students to get involved with and in the campus community. Students can be involved with multiple types of groups at different times but do not have to become involved if they do not wish to be. We recommend that first-year students be careful with the amount of additional activities they take on as they learn more about being a college student. Other than that precaution, the options are limitless!

Changing Major

Declaring/Changing major within Engineering (online form)
This form is for current student changing their major within the A. James Clark School of Engineering only. If you are an incoming freshman for 2013-2014 year, please notify an advisor during your orientation data. If you plan to change out of the Engineering School, contact the corresponding college/department.

Double Major/Double Degree

Double Major/Double Degree Form
Make sure to print the guidelines and the corresponding Double Degree/Double Major form. Return form to 1131 GLMH.

• Double Degree/Double Major Guidelines [pdf]
• Double Degree/Double Major Form 2012-CORE [xls] in Firefox, right-click and choose "Save link as" to download.
• Double Degree/Double Major Form 2012-GenEd [xls] in Firefox, right-click and choose "Save link as" to download.

Exceptions to Policy Online Forms

The Clark School of Engineering takes requests for exceptions extremely seriously. We will consider exceptions to academic policy only in rare and extraordinary circumstances. Be sure to select the exception option that best describes your situation. Depending on your request, the form will ask you complete and submit information necessary to review your petition.

Credit Overload-(exceeding number of allowable credits in a semester/term)
Late Add of a Course
Third Attempt of a Course
Register for a Time Conflict
Drop More than Four Credits
Exceed 18 Credit Repeat Limit
Late Drop of a Course
Late Graduation Application
Other-(If your request does not appear to be one that is listed, you may complete an Exception To Policy in the "Other" category.  Typical requests of this nature include: Grading Method Change, late Paperwork Submission, etc.)

Graduation

FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM (FE OR EIT)

It is the student's responsibility to submit an FE application, to request an official transcript from the Registrar's office and have it sent to the state board office. Provide a valid social security number to the state board office.  If you are a Graduate Student, please contact your department.

Beginning in January 2014, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exams will be offered solely on computer. Traditional pencil-and-paper exams will be retired. All examinees will complete their exams at a Pearson VUE testing center.To learn more about the new process go to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulartion (DLLR) website.

Students who have an ABET accredited engineering degree or who are in the process of completing a 4-year curriculum in engineering at a college or university within 6 months after the exam do not need to be pre-approved by the Board. You can register directly with NCEES.

All undergraduate programs within the A. James Clark School of Engineering are ABET accredited.

Graduation Letter Request to Employer (online form)
THIS REQUEST IS FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY. The Graduation Letter Request can only be processed upon successful completion of all remaining courses and meeting all University requirements. This form is for Undergraduate Students Only. If you are a Graduate Student, please contact your department.

Graduation Paperwork
The Graduation Worksheet is to be completed the semester that you actually graduate. Make sure to: 1) Apply for Graduation, 2) Complete the Senior Survey, 3) Graduation Worksheet, 4) Print the online Degree Navigator Student Audit, and 5) Return graduation paperwork to 1131 Martin Hall.

LATE Graduation Worksheets need to be submitted with an Exception to Policy Form [online form].

Request to Walk in Engr. Commencement Ceremony (online form) The LAST DAY to submit this form will be Friday, December 13th, 2013. No Exceptions will be made after that day. Students who will complete final coursework towards their degree program in the summer or winter term but wish to participate in the Fall or Spring Commencement ceremony should complete this form. Please do not submit this form until after April 19, if you are a Summer Graduate or after November 15, if you are a spring graduate.

Participating in the graduation ceremony does not guarantee graduation from the university. For additional information about graduation ceremonies go to the Commencement page.

Request to take Graduate Courses

Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degrees Form [pdf]
With the approval of the Department and completion of program requirements, an undergraduate degree-seeking student can request to join the combined bachelor's/master's (BS/MS) program. In the BS/MS program, graduate level courses initially taken for undergraduate credit may also be applied towards the graduate credit requirements for a master's degree program at the University of Maryland. Return form to 1131 Martin Hall.

Graduate Credit Permission Form [pdf]
An undergraduate degree-seeking student with approval can apply to take a course for graduate credit only.

Steps to follow when completing form:

1. Top part to be completed by student
2. Department Certification- to be signed by student's major Department
         - Department Contacts Information
3. College Certification- to be approved by the School of Engineering (1131 GLMH)
4. Graduate School Review- to the Graduate School for approval (2133 Lee Bldg.)

Permission to Take a Graduate Course for Undergrad Credit [online form]
Complete this form if you wish to take a graduate level course and have it count for undergraduate credit. 

Steps to follow when completing form:

1. Top part to be completed by student
2. Departmental Academic Advisor should sign to give permission and denote what the course will count for in the degree
3. Professor of Grad-level course should sign to give permission to 1131 GLMH Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support

Permission to Enroll in Another Institution and Guidelines

If you would like to take a course at another institution, please make sure to read the Student User Guide [pdf] before completing the Permission to Enroll in Another Institution Form [online form for student's use only]. When completing the form, make sure to type the other institution course prefix and course number.  Please do not submit this form until March for Summer or Fall and End of October for Winter and Spring request, also note that processing times for Permission to Enroll forms can be between 3-10 business dates.

Have institution send an official transcript to University Maryland after you complete the course at that institution.

General Transfer Admission Questions |  Transfer Credit Questions  |  Engineering Student's Services

General Transfer Admission Questions

► What are the requirements to transfer to the Clark School of Engineering?
Engineering is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP), click here for admission requirements. Select engineering as the program of choice at the bottom of the page.

► What are the application deadlines for admission?

For External Transfers – please follow the deadlines found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.

For Internal Transfers (current UMCP students) – the LEP application is due by the 5th business day of the month as follows:
• Spring semester admission: January
• Summer semester admission: June

► What is the difference between an external and an internal transfer?

External transfer students are those who come to the University of Maryland from another 2-year or 4-year institution and meet the gateway admission requirements for engineering. External transfer students need to apply for admission using the Transfer Admission Online Application.

Internal transfer students are current University of Maryland students who have met all of the admission requirements for engineering. Internal transfer students need to apply for admission using the Online LEP Application for Current Students.

Admission application forms can be downloaded from the Undergraduate Admissions website. Please pay attention to deadlines as they differ for external and internal processes.

► How will I be notified if I am accepted into the School of Engineering?
The Undergraduate Admissions office will contact you by mail for external transfers and by email for internal transfers. The Clark School does not have information on applicants’ admission status. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions if you have questions about your status.

► What happens if I am not directly admitted into Engineering?
If you are not directly admitted, you will be given your second major choice or placed in Letters & Sciences. Applicants do not have the ability to appeal the admissions decision. Students must complete one semester and then apply as an internal transfer. If a student is not admitted at this time, they can appeal the decision.

► If admitted to Engineering, what courses do I take?
Once you are admitted, you will be required to attend either a transfer orientation (for external applicants) or complete a Virtual Change of Major Workshop, meet with your intended engineering major department, and with the Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support office advisor (for internal transfers). During the Virtual Change of Major Workshop, you will learn the specific Clark School policies and procedures, review your prior course work, and have the opportunity to meet with departmental and college advisors. With the help of the advisors, you will select courses and register for classes based on prior course work and the major you choose.

► How long will it take to graduate after I transfer?
Your anticipated graduation date will depend on your major, your prior coursework, and your planning. Some majors do not offer all of their courses every semester, so you will need to plan very carefully. Work with your departmental advisor to develop a “4-year” plan to map out your coursework.

► If I took Math 220 at the University of Maryland, do I have to retake Math 140?
Yes. Students must have MATH 140 to meet the graduation requirements for an Engineering degree. Engineering is a math and science based discipline. MATH220 does not cover all the required material that is needed for future math, science, and engineering courses within the engineering curriculum.

► I am a current University of Maryland student not in engineering. Can I take any Engineering courses without being declared an Engineering major?
As a non-Engineering student, you must get permission to take any engineering course. Seats in ENES courses are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on seat availability. Interested students should visit the ENES/Keystone.

► Can I talk with an advisor/department prior to applying?
At the present time, prospective transfer students are not able to talk face to face with an advisor but they can email their questions to transfer_engr@umd.edu.

► Is it a good idea to start working or continue working?
Engineering is an extremely demanding field of study. It requires many hours of study time and group work. As a transfer student, the rigors of the content may be overwhelming at first. It is advised that new engineering students do not work during their first semester in the program to make appropriate adjustments. Depending on your major, content may be more time consuming. The Clark School, however, understands that some students may need to work, for financial or other reasons, and we encourage you to speak with your advisor to make sure you take advantage of all of the resources available to you.

Transfer Credit Questions

► How do I get my transcripts from other colleges and/or AP credits sent to the University of Maryland?
You must have official transcripts from all previous institutions sent to: University of Maryland, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, College Park, MD 20742-5235. Please contact your school’s Registration or Registrar’s Office to request official transcripts. For AP credits, you will need to contact the College Board.

► How will my transfer credits be applied to my degree?
There is a difference between acceptable and applicable credits. Many of your transfer credits will be accepted by the University of Maryland, but engineering may only accept those applicable to your engineering degree. Therefore you may lose some credits when transferring to the Clark School.

► What should I do if my credits don’t transfer as I think they should?
If you are accepted to engineering, you can talk with your advisors about the transfer credits in question. Be prepared to have a course syllabus and other supporting course work material to submit for evaluation. You can also review UMCP’s Transfer Credit Center website to see if the course has already been evaluated.

► I am coming from a 2-year MD community college. What courses should I take that will transfer and get me prepared for the Engineering programs?
Check out ARTSYS - Recommended Transfer Programs
ARTSYS is a web-based search tool for students transferring from a MD 2-year institution to a MD 4-year institution. You can search Recommended Transfer Programs; select your current institution and the University of Maryland, College Park; type in engineering and you can see the courses from the sender and receiver institution.

Engineering Student's Services

► What types of resources are available for transfer students?
Transfers students have access to all resources at the Clark School.

► Are there scholarships available for engineering students?
Scholarships are available for engineering students. Please visit the Undergraduate Recruitment and Special Programs website for scholarship opportunities.

► What should I do and where should I go if I am having trouble in some classes?
If you find you are struggling in any of your courses, please start by taking advantage of your professors’ office hours. If the office hours are in conflict with your schedule, ask your professor if you can set up an appointment. Check with the department to determine whether tutoring is available for that particular course. You can also download the Resources for Academic Success document from the Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support. Department student lounges (i.e. ASME, 1st floor Martin Hall) are also a good place to find peers studying and doing group work. You may find a fellow student who is willing to provide you with some assistance.

► As a transfer student, are internships and co-ops available to me?
Yes, once you are in the Clark School of Engineering, you will have access to the Engineering Co-op & Career Services office. Check out their website and sign up for eLink. The Co-op & Career Services office offers workshops and seminars on resume writing, career fair preparation, job search strategies, and more.

► How do I go about getting involved with my major or other student groups?

• Visit the student societies page for links to all student societies.
• Make sure to pay attention to the Engineering FYI emails.

There are also opportunities for involvement for women and minority students:

• The Center for Minorities in Science & Engineering is a great resource for prospective and current students. The Center provides academic assistance as well as social networking.
• The Women in Engineering (WIE) program is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of women engineering students at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

Thank you for your interest in the Clark School of Engineering. The following information will guide you through the on-line application process as an internal transfer student. An internal transfer student is defined as a current University of Maryland student whose major is not currently engineering.

What do I need to know BEFORE applying?

• All gateway requirements must be met prior to the application DEADLINE*
• All previous transcripts and AP/IB scores must be sent to the University of Maryland and posted to your student account

Completing the online application

To access the Internal Application to the A. James Clark School of Engineering go to LEP Online Application. Make sure to review your online application before submitting to ensure accuracy. You may only apply once.

• For your records, print out a copy of the application.
• Verify the application with the Digital Signature and Submit.
• Upon submission you will receive a pop-up “admissions confirmation notification” verifying your application was submitted and received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You will not receive an email – this is a pop-up window.

*FOR FALL APPLICANTS ONLY: If you are planning on finishing a gateway requirement during Summer Session I – make sure you indicate that on the application. This is the only way the Office of Undergraduate Admissions knows to hold your application for review until the completion of Summer Session I courses. If you are taking a summer course elsewhere you need to submit the transcripts as soon as the grades are posted or you risk not being reviewed for the upcoming semester.

Deadline for Submission

5th business day of January for spring semester admission and June for fall semester admission

• The 5th business day is not necessarily the 5th day of the month. You can submit your application early; however you will not receive an admission response until after the deadline, when the applications are processed.
• The Office of Undergraduate Admissions does not hold any applications for the next semester. If you miss the deadline, you will need to resubmit for the next deadline.

Admissions Notification

Please allow a minimum of two weeks from the deadline for processing. You will be notified via email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions regarding the decision. There are only two outcomes: admitted or denied.

Admitted Students - If you are admitted to Clark School, the instructions for changing your major will be outlined in your admission email.

Denied Students - If you are denied admission to the Clark School of Engineering, you will have the opportunity to appeal the admission decision to the Associate Dean of Engineering. The instructions for how to appeal will be outlined in your denial email. If you do not comply with the instructions, your appeal will not be taken into consideration.

When Can I Register for Classes?

Check on MyUM for your scheduled registration appointment and time. Note that registration appointment times are based on total applicable credits. Seniors register first, followed by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen respectively. All students should see their appropriate advisor(s) approximately two weeks prior to your registration date. Verify on MyUM under Appointments and Registration Status to see if you have any registration blocks that could prevent you from registering and resolve them as soon as possible.

Who Do I See for Advising?

(Select one of the categories below that describes you best and follow the instructions)

► 1st semester freshman Undecided Engineering Student: you need to see an advisor in room 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support Office. Our walk-in hours are posted online at Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support.

► 1st semester freshman and your major is: Aerospace, Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire Protection, Material, or Mechanical. You will need to see the appropriate departmental / faculty advisors. For links to the department web pages, see degree planning.

► 2nd semester freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students in a declared major: Please see the appropriate departmental / faculty advisors. For links to the department web pages, see degree planning.

► If your GPA is below 2.0 (academic probation) and you have declared a major:

1. Go to your department
2. Go to the Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support Office, room 1131 GLMH

► If your GPA is below 2.0 (academic probation) and your are Undecided Engineering Student:

• Go to the Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support Office, room 1131 GLMH

► If you are an athlete

1. Go to your Athletic Advisor and
2. Go to your department (if you have a declared major), and
3. Go to the Undergraduate Advising Office, room 1131 GLMH

What's Next?

1. Review your major’s 4-year plan and curriculum sheet
2. Make a list of 4 - 6 courses you need to take.
3. Build your schedule, either manually or using Venus.
4. Be sure to consult the Schedule of Classes for a list of the approved CORE/Gen Ed courses. Remember, Distributive Studies CORE/Gen Ed courses should be completed by the time you have 60 earned credits.
5. Be sure there are no time conflicts and that your desired courses have open seats on MyUM.
6. Register for classes using MyUM at your assigned registration date and time, after meeting with your advisor.

How Ready Are You For Advising Today?

Do You Have?

1. List of desired courses - 4-Year Plan
2. CORE/Gen Ed Folder
3. Transcripts (if required by department)
4. Any special permission or forms required

Did you check the Online Catalog for pre-requisites?

• Undergraduate Catalog

You need to have the above items with you before meeting with your advisor.

Contact Information

• Email for inquiries, questions, concerns, etc:
  
  transfer_engr@umd.edu
• In-Person or electronic advising:
  
  For Current University of Maryland College Park Students - contact the Coordinator of Limited Enrollment Programs for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at jmbowen@umd.edu.
• For Non-University of Maryland College Park Students – contact the Pre-Transfer Advisors.

Admissions Requirements

1. ENGL101, Fundamental English (FE)
2. With a 2.0 grade or better:
         ♦  MATH141, Calculus II
         ♦  CHEM135 or CHEM271, Chemistry for Engineers or Chemistry II with lab
         ♦  PHYS161, Physics I
3. Only 1 repeat of one of the required ENGL, MATH, PHYS, or CHEM courses is
        allowed.
4. One Distributive Studies or general education course (CORE)
5. Overall GPA of 3.0 in all college course work
6. For Bioengineering students, BIOE120 with a 3.0 grade or better

If needed the equivalent of these courses can be found through the Transfer Credit Service.

Transfer Application Process

External applicants (non-University of Maryland, College Park students) are to follow the procedures provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

If you seek admission to engineering, then all requirements must be met. If you are currently completing one or more of the requirements (including GPA), you may be admitted to the University, but not to the Clark School of Engineering.

Internal applicants (current students at University of Maryland College Park) are to complete the internal online application by the appropriate deadline.

Applications are due by the 5th business day of January or June. All admission requirements must be completed prior to the deadline. Reference the internal application instruction sheet for more details. You can only apply to the Clark School one time as a current University of Maryland student.

FAQ

How will I be notified if I am accepted into the Clark School?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will contact you via email. The Clark School does not have information on applicants’ admission status.

What happens if I am not directly admitted into Engineering?
If you are not directly admitted as an external applicant, you will either be given your second major choice or placed into Letters & Sciences. If you are an external applicant currently completing the admission requirements (gateway) but will have them completed by the time you start at UMCP, you can request the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to re-review your final transcript for engineering once your grades are in for the gateway requirements.

If the admission requirements are not complete prior to your starting at UMCP, external transfer students must complete at least one semester and then apply as an internal transfer applicant once all engineering admission requirements are satisfied. If you are not admitted as an internal transfer, you then have the opportunity to file an appeal.

If admitted to Engineering, what do I do next?
Once you are admitted, you are required to attend either a transfer orientation (for external applicants) or a Virtual Change of Major Workshop, meet with your intended engineering major department, and with the Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support office advisor (for internal transfers). During either session, you will learn the specific Clark School policies and procedures, review your prior course work, and have the opportunity to meet with advisors. With the help of advisors, you will select courses and register for classes based on prior course work and the major you choose.

How long will it take to graduate after I transfer?
Your anticipated graduation date will depend on your major, your prior coursework, and your planning. Some majors do not offer all of their courses every semester, so you will need to plan very carefully. Work with your departmental advisor to develop a graduation plan to map out your coursework.

Student Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything complete prior to applying to Engineering. Remember, you only have one opportunity to apply to a Limited Enrollment Program.

_____ All AP scores reported to the Office of the Registrar at the University of Maryland, College Park

_____ All transcripts sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from all previous institutions, including international work

_____Completion of Gateway Course requirements

_____ENGL101 ___MATH141 ___PHYS161

_____CHEM135 or CHEM271 ___Distributive Studies (CORE) ___BIOE120*
*BIOE120 is required for all students interested in pursuing Bioengineering

_____ GPA of 3.0 or better - averaging all coursework from University of Maryland and previous institutions

_____ Only 1 repeat of the required ENGL, MATH, PHYS, or CHEM course – only one of the courses can be repeated once.

• Current University of Maryland Students
• Non-University of Maryland Students
• Admission Requirements or Criteria
• Re-enrollment Application
• Reinstatement

New General Education Requirements Effective in Fall 2012 [pdf]

Current University of Maryland Students

Internal Transfer Information Blog

Current University of Maryland College Park Students can browse this page for additional information regarding admission to the School of Engineering, or contact the Coordinator of Limited Enrollment Programs for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at lep@umd.edu.

Non-University of Maryland Students

Non-University of Maryland College Park Students can contact the Pre-Transfer Advisor for additional information about transferring to the University of Maryland.

Admission Requirements or Criteria

Both external (outside UMCP) and internal transfers (meaning current UMCP students whose major is NOT engineering) will be admitted to the Clark School if they meet the following admission requirements:

• Completion of the Fundamental Studies English requirement*
• Completion of MATH 141 with minimum grade of C- or better (Applicants for Spring 2014 and forward will be required to have a B- or better.)*
• Completion of PHYS 161 with a minimum grade of C- or better (Applicants for Spring 2014 and forward will be required to have a B- or better.)*
• Completion of CHEM 135, CHEM 113, OR CHEM271 with a minimum grade of C- or better*
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all college level coursework
• Completion of at least one Distributive Studies course from the humanities or social sciences.(Must have one of the following codes: HA, HL, HO, SB, SH, DSHS, or DSHU)
• Students in other Engineering majors or Engineering undecided who wish to be a BIOE major must complete BIOE 120 with a grade of B-.
• Please note that for students applying for the Spring 2014 semester and forward, a minimum grade of B- will be required for MATH141 and PHYS161.

* Only one 'gateway' or performance review course may be repeated to earn the required grade and that course may only be repeated once. A "W" counts as a repeat.

If you have additional questions about the transfer process, evaluation of credits or admission criteria please e-mail transfer_engr@umd.edu.

If you have questions specific to the application or your admission status please contact the Limited Enrollment Advisor/Representative of Undergraduate Admissions at lep@umd.edu.

Internal: If you have completed the above requirements, complete the online LEP application. The application is due by the 5th business day of the month as follows:

• Spring semester admission: January
• Fall semester admission: June

Once you have submitted your application electronically and your application has been reviewed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions decision will be sent to your e-mail account instructing you of your next step.

External: If you have completed the above criteria, complete the University of Maryland transfer admission online application. If you been accepted as an external transfer student, you are required to attend a university orientation.

• University of Maryland Admission Forms
• Reenrollment/Reinstatement Instruction

Re-enrollment Application

1.  The reenrollment deadline for both readmission and reinstatement applications is November 1 for Spring and April 1 for Fall. 
2. Student will be readmitted to their former major if there are eligible to return. The Student Academic Success – Degree Completion Policy contains information about benchmarks and making satisfactory progress that could be helpful to students http://www.ugst.umd.edu/academicsuccess.html .
3. Proof of a major change should be submitted to the Student Success Office via email (rr-admit@umd.edu) or via a note in SIS (ERSR screen).

Reinstatement Application

If you withdrew,  took a leave of absence, or were academically dismissed at the conclusion of your last semester of attendance, you must apply for reinstatement. You may apply for reinstatement immediately following a dismissal or for any subsequent semester. Reinstatement applications require 4-6 weeks for processing. All applications for reinstatement are subject to review by a Faculty Petition Board. This is done by submitting an application for reinstatement which includes a written statement explaining the circumstances leading to your dismissal and a proposed plan to remedy past difficulties. Additional information such as medical documentation, letters of reference and recommendations, etc., may be submitted to further explain the circumstances. If you attended any other college or university since your last enrollment at the University of Maryland, College Park, official transcripts are required before your application can be reviewed.

Welcome

The Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support (UA&AS) in the A. James Clark School of Engineering believes that establishing a partnership between our office and you (the parent and/or legal guardian of a student) is an important component of your student’s success at the University of Maryland. Thus, we are calling this part of our website “Partnerships for Future Engineers” (PFE). We hope that you will utilize this information as well as our office to foster your student's academic success.

Your role is an essential one; however, it is important for you to allow your son or daughter to find personal solutions to problems and challenges. In the Resources section below, provided for you are University of Maryland services to which you can direct your student based on the question he or she may have. In the Important Information section, information about Academic Advising, Policies and Procedures, and Student Involvement (specific to engineering students) is listed by academic year.