Graduate Student OrientationSpring 2010

Welcome Students!

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

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Whom to Ask ?

To request copies of application forms, materials, and catalogs - The Graduate School [ext. 5-2537 (menu #1), umbcgrad@umbc.edu]

For information about the status of an application: whether application materials have been received, or whether an admission letter has been sent contact by e-mail the graduate program to which you

have applied.

For all other questions relating to domestic applications - Kathie Nee (ext. 52944, nee@umbc.edu)

For all other questions relating to international applications - Kathy Ruth (ext. 52908, ruth@umbc.edu)

Applicants desiring to defer admission to another semester, contact the graduate program to which you applied.

Admissions Questions

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Whom To Ask?

To get help with registration - Katie Lemich (ext. 51607, katielemich@umbc.edu)

For inter-campus student registration assistance - Kathleen Miller (ext. 51522, katmille@umbc.edu)

To clarify residency classification for tuition purposes - Jill Barr (ext. 51337, jbarr@umbc.edu)

For all questions relating to domestic student un-met provisions - Kathie Nee (ext. 52944, nee@umbc.edu)

For all other questions relating to international student un-met provisions - Kathy Ruth (ext. 52908, ruth@umbc.edu)

To inquire about G.P.A. audits - Lisa Portis Morgan (ext. 58142, limorgan@umbc.edu)

For issues involving student retroactive leaves-of-absence - Lisa Portis Morgan (ext. 58142, limorgan@umbc.edu)

For issues involving assistantships and tuition remissions - Kathleen Miller (ext. 51522, katmille@umbc.edu)

For questions about Transfers of Credits - Kathie Nee (ext. 52944, nee@umbc.edu)

For information about the PROMISE program – Renetta Tull (ext. 52930, rtull@umbc.edu)

Questions As You Progress Through Your Program

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General Degree Requirements (Masters)- Linda Thomas (ext. 52440, lthomas@umbc.edu)

General Degree Requirements (Doctoral)-Kathlyn Miller (ext. 53269, kamiller@umbc.edu)

To inquire about the graduation certification process - Linda Thomas (ext. 52440, lthomas@umbc.edu)

For questions about application for diploma - Melody Knox (ext. 52673, knox@umbc.edu)

For questions about the doctoral candidacy forms, the committee nomination form, the certification form, and the Dean’s Representative packet – Melody Knox (ext. 52673, knox@umbc.edu)

For questions about graduate commencement ceremonies - Lisa Portis Morgan (ext. 58142, limorgan@umbc.edu)

Whom To Ask?

Degree Completion and Graduation Questions

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For general questions relating to graduate admissions and enrollment - K. Jill Barr (ext. 51337, jbarr@umbc.edu)

For general questions relating to student grievances, and miscellaneous appeals - Robert Deluty (ext. 53579, deluty@umbc.edu)

For general questions relating to Graduate Council issues – Lisa Portis Morgan (ext.58142, limorgan@umbc.edu)

For information about Graduate School events (orientation, commencement, doctoral candidacy reception) - Lisa Portis Morgan (ext. 58142, limorgan@umbc.edu)

For all questions regarding international student/faculty visas – Roy Braine, International Education Services (ext. 52624, rbraine@umbc.edu )

Whom To Ask?

Miscellaneous

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Guide to Important CampusWeb Sites

Registration: https://my.umbc.edu/

Class Schedule: http://www.umbc.edu/registrar/schedule/index.html

Office of Information Technology: (Computer E-mail Accounts)

https://spaces.umbc.edu/display/oit2/Create+an+Account

International Education Services: http://www.umbc.edu/ies/iesindex.html

Off Campus Housing: http://www.umbc.edu/och

Shuttle Bus Service: http://www.umbc.edu/transit

Library: http://www.umbc.edu/aok/main

Bookstore: http://bookstore.umbc.edu/

Financial Aid: http://umbc.edu/financialaid/

GSA: (Graduate Student Association) http://www.umbc.edu/gsa/

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Guide To Important Graduate Student Web Sites

Academic Integrity Tutorial: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/academic_integrit

y.html

Enrollment Requirements: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/enroll_req.ht

ml

Registration and Withdrawal Procedures: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/reg_withdra

w.html

Degree Requirements and Deadlines: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/requirements/

List of Forms: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/

form_index.html

Graduate School Policies: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/

policies.html

GA Policies and Guidelines: (Graduate Assistant Information

http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/docs/guidelines.pdf

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Important Billing InformationPLEASE NOTE

As of June 1, 2009, students will no longer need to enroll in e-billing.  Students now will login to myUMBC and access their e-billing account, make online payments and sign up for the monthly payment plan all in the same link on the Billing and Personal Finances Topic page.

Students that created an e-billing account previously can continue to access that account on the same Billing and Personal Finances Topic page to inquire about past bills, but no e-bills will be loaded onto that site after May 2009 and no payments can be made on that site after May 2009.

Students can grant e-billing access to parents, spouses and other authorized payors.

There is also a way for others to pay student accounts without a login.

All payments made online will post to accounts immediately.  No more waiting 2 to 3 days for the payments to post.

The same online payment options remain; credit cards with convenience fees (new fee 2.75%) ACH with no fees.

Add or Drop classes and you will immediately see updated charges. No more waiting a month for the registration to update.

Spring 2010 Billing Schedule Billing Period Statement Date Due Date Late Fee Charged

12/1/09 – 12/31/09 1/1/10 1/20/10 1/25/10 1/1/10 – 1/31/10 2/1/10 2/20/10 2/25/102/1/10 – 2/31/10 3/1/10 3/20/10 3/25/10 3/1/10 – 3/31/10 4/1/10 4/20/10 4/25/10 4/1/10 – 4/31/10 5/1/10 5/20/10 5/25/10 5/1/10 – 5/31/10 6/1/10 6/20/10 6/25/10

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To Do List

Take the Academic Integrity Tutorial Your registration for the Fall 2010 semester will

be blocked if the tutorial is not completed by February 12, 2010.

Read the New Policies effective Fall 2009 www.umbc.edu/gradschool

Please complete our New Student Survey The link is found on the home page of the

Graduate School’s website. www.umbc.edu/gradschool/