8/5 - Weekly Email From the Masters Programs Office

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Dear incoming Master of Science in Supply Chain Management student,

Orientation quickly approaching and we are finalizing a great program for you! Orientation is intended to facilitate your transition to an active member of the Smith School community and acquaint you with the resources you need for academic success. The Masters Programs Office staff members hope to provide you with a positive and rewarding experience.

New Student Orientation Check-in/Schedule
Check-in for New Student Orientation for Supply Chain Management students will take place on Tuesday, August 18th from 10:00 – 10:45 am in the atrium in front of Tyser Auditorium in Van Munching Hall. A map of Van Munching Hall is available at http://maps.rhsmith.umd.edu.

International Student Orientation Check-in/Schedule and Resource
All international students must attend the International Student Orientation on Monday, August 17th in Van Munching Hall. Students will be divided into groups for International Student Orientation. Group assignments are:
  • Group 1: Last/family name A through O – check in at the atrium in front of Frank Auditorium at 8:30 am
  • Group 2: Last/family name P through Z – check in at the atrium in front of Tyser Auditorium at 9:00 am
Programming for international students will include sessions on US culture, social systems, academic system, and immigration requirements, presented by current students and staff. If you want to get a head start on learning about what cultural differences you might expect during your time in the US, you can visit The Hofstede Centre Country Comparison Tool (select your home country, then select the US to compare).

Social and Community Activities at Smith and Around Campus
As a Smith masters student, you will have the opportunity to participate in many social and community activities. The Smith Master Student Association (SMSA) is the primary student club that is governed by masters students, with a focus on building connections among students. Ellen Liu, a current Master of Science in Information Systems student, currently serves as President and leads the SMSA team. SMSA will host several social activities during orientation; if you wish to attend, please RSVP for those at http://goo.gl/forms/4XCE9qZriI (you must be logged into your Smoogle account) if you haven’t done so already. Master of Finance students will also benefit from activities hosted by the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA). The club activities are shaped by the interests of current students, and you’ll hear directly from SMSA and SCMA club leaders during orientation. The Masters Program Office also hosts activities for students throughout the year and you’ll hear more about those during orientation as well. Students are encouraged to become involved with the full range of activities offered on campus. The Stamp Student Union provides an inviting place for students to gather, and resources specifically for graduate students. The following links can provide you with some opportunities to become involved at the University of Maryland:
Please review the Pre-Program Checklist and the Incoming Student Website for upcoming deadlines, important dates, and action items to be completed prior to your arrival.

As always, please contact me if you have any questions.

Regards,


Gabrielle Gibson
MS Program Manager
Masters Programs Office
Robert H. Smith School of Business
2308-N Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD  20742-1815
ggibson@rhsmith.umd.edu
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu