Canvas
Most Smith School professors utilize Canvas (also known as ELMS-Canvas); through Canvas students can:
- Receive class announcements and assignments
- Submit coursework
- View course syllabi
- Communicate with professors and classmates
Canvas is available at http://www.elms.umd.edu. Students can log into Canvas with their Directory ID and password. Canvas help can be obtained through the University of Maryland Division of Information Technology at 301-405-1500 or by emailing itsupport@umd.edu. It is highly encouraged that students bookmark the Canvas website.
Testudo
Testudo is not only the name of the University of Maryland mascot, but it is also the website (http://www.testudo.umd.edu) for many administrative tasks performed throughout the University. Testudo is part of the Office of the Registrar’s website where students can:
- Register for classes
- Check Schedule of Classes and course information
- Order official transcripts
- Access unofficial transcripts
- Apply for graduation and check diploma status
- Register to vote in the state of Maryland
- Access Student Financial Services
- Access Financial Aid
Textbooks
The best time to order books and course packs is a few weeks before classes begin. Most textbook assignments are not posted until January, so please do not worry if you have a course that is listed without a textbook.
Students can check for assigned textbooks and materials by accessing course syallbi on Canvas. Syllabi should be published on Canvas no later than 2 weeks prior to the first day of class and will list any required course materials.
University of Maryland option for purchasing textbooks:
University Book Center
Adele H. Stamp Student Union Building
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 314-BOOK (2665)
Course Packs: Harvard Business School Publishing (HBSP)
Course packs are supplemental materials not published in book form and may include: case studies, news articles and additional readings. Typically course packs are available through Harvard Business School Publishing (HBSP). Instructions on how to purchase a course pack will be provided in the course syllabus.
Notes
- Seven week courses that meet in the second half of the semester will likely not post syllabi and textbook/course packet information until closer to the class start date.
- You are welcome to compare prices through other internet book sellers, but be careful that you are getting the correct book (and edition). Using the ISBN# is highly recommended for this purpose.