Per the Graduate School’s Registration Policies, students must register for courses each semester, not including summer and winter sessions, until the degree is awarded. Students who fail to maintain continuous registration are subject to dismissal by the Graduate School.
The Graduate School will grant a waiver to this policy in limited cases, with the recommendation of the Masters Programs Office. Students seeking a waiver should contact their campus advisor for the appropriate forms. Please note forms should be completed & submitted 30 days prior to the start of the term for which the waiver is sought.
Beginning Fall 2025, a Waiver of Continuous Registration must be submitted by the student via TerpEngage. Visit https://gradschool.umd.edu/forms for information and submission instructions. The information is found under "Petitions, Requests, and Waivers" and follow the link to "Now Available in TerpEngage: Request for Leave of Absence & Petition for Waiver of Continuous Registration"