Admissions
Where do I submit my official transcript and when is it due?
I have a question about my residency classification and/or I believe it was incorrect in my admissions letter.
Answers to additional Admissions FAQs.
Curriculum & Academics
What does the MBA curriculum require?
Where can I find a list of courses and course descriptions?
When are my classes going to be held?
How often do classes meet?
I have a work trip or other reason that I need to miss class. Will this be okay?
What courses do I register for?
How can I tell that I successfully registered for classes?
Where can I find the academic calendar?
Are there math resources to help me prepare for the rigorous curriculum?
What is the Pre-Work requirement and when is it due?
Can I receive accommodations for a learning or physical disability?
At what point do students consider dual degree programs?
Who do I contact for specific program questions?
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Financial Information
How do I know if I received a financial award?
When will my financial award post to my student account?
Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my Smith financial award?
Where can I see my student account and bill?
How do I pay my bill?
What is the due date for tuition and fees?
My company is covering my tuition. Can they pay the University directly?
My company provides resources for courses and requires additional information. Where can I find this?
Technology
Are there any laptop or computer requirements?
Is there any software that is available for students?
Flex MBA Opening Residency
When will the MBA Opening Residency be held?
What if I cannot attend?
FAQ Answers
Where do I submit my official transcript and when is it due?
Students can mail their official unopened transcript to the Graduate School at:
University of Maryland
Enrollment Services Operations
Application for Graduate Admission
Room 0130 Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742 USA
Official electronic transcripts may be sent directly from a student's institution to the following: gradschool@umd.edu(link sends e-mail)
Students must submit their final official transcripts from all previous academic institutions no later than the start of Fall Term A classes. Students who do not submit their transcripts on time will be denied registration of future semesters as a block will appear on the student's account. If a transcript does not state that a degree was granted, an attested copy of the diploma/degree will also be required.
I have a question about my residency classification and/or I believe it was incorrect in my admissions letter.
If a student is classified as a non-Maryland resident, as found in their admissions letter, and is believed to be incorrect, please review the information provided by Residency Reclassification Services for procedures.
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What does the MBA curriculum require?
For graduation, students are required to complete a total of 54 credit hours - 32 required course credits and 22 elective course credits (incoming Fall 2023 cohorts). Required courses are completed with the student's cohort, that is, all classes are completed as a part of a predetermined "track" of classes at the student's home campus. Required courses are completed during the first and second year of the program. Students can select industry-focused electives but are also able to choose other elective courses in other industry focuses based on career and academic goals.
Where can I find a list of courses and course descriptions?
Within the curriculum page, each required course number is linked to a course description for that course.
When are my classes going to be held?
Required courses are scheduled either on Monday & Wednesday evenings or Tuesday & Thursday evenings, according to the individual student's cohort. All classes begin at 6:25 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
How often do classes meet?
The Fall and Spring semesters are divided into two 7-week terms. Fall is comprised of Term A and B and Spring is Term C and D. Summer semester is divided into two summer terms, Summer I in May - June and Summer II in July and August. During Fall and Spring there are 7 weeks of classes and 1 exam period from Friday - Sunday that concludes each term. Students typically have two classes twice a week. Evening classes are held 6:25 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please see the Academic Calendar for more details.
I have a work trip or other reason that I need to miss class. Will this be okay?
Due to the fast-paced nature of the courses, students are encouraged to attend each class. However, there are sometimes circumstances when students do need to miss class. Please consult with course instructors in advance if you need to miss class and make sure to understand the instructor's policies and how best to handle your individual circumstance.
What courses do I register for?
During the required course phase, students follow a track of courses. When registering for courses, a track code and respective section number must be entered that will be automatically register for the correct courses for the entire semester. Students do not need to register for individual courses during the required course phase in Fall and Spring semesters.
How can I tell that I successfully registered for classes?
Students can visit Testudo and click the Student Schedule link. All incoming students' schedules should show the Fall 2023 semester required courses upon registration.
Where can I find the academic calendar?
The upcoming academic calendar can be found here.
Are there math resources to help me prepare for the rigorous curriculum?
Yes. Please see the Registration & Pre-Work page for more information.
What is the Pre-Work requirement and when is it due?
"Pre-Work coursework is required for BUSI 600 Fundamentals of Business Decision making and equips students with the fundamental concepts necessary for mastery in the corresponding Smith MBA courses. Performance in this Pre-Work contributes, in part, to a student's grade in the BUSI 600.
Can I receive accommodations for a learning or physical disability?
Students will need to schedule an appointment with Accessibility and Disability Services at the College Park campus to assess needs and determine the appropriate accommodation. To schedule an appointment, please call 301-314-7682.
At what point do students consider dual degree programs?
Students ideally apply for a Business Master's Dual Degree in their first academic year. The dual MBA/MS and MBA/MFin programs are designed to enable students to gain broad management skills and knowledge while developing in-depth understanding of a particular business area. Students admitted to a Dual Degree program work closely with their MBA advisor and Business Master's advisor to create their program of study to meet requirements from both programs. Interested students should be mindful that many Business Master's courses and programs are only offered during the daytime in College Park. Students are encouraged to inform their advisor of their interest in a dual degree program upon starting classes.
Who do I contact for specific program questions?
Students can contact their campus program advisor, Justin Thompson, at jht@umd.edu.
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How do I know if I received a financial award?
Students should refer to their admissions letter to see if they received a financial award from the Smith School.
When will my financial award post to my student account?
All financial awards awarded by the Smith School will be applied directly to the student account after the first week of classes and the drop/add period has concluded.
Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my Smith financial award?
Please contact smithfinancials@umd.edu(link sends e-mail) for questions about your Smith financial award.
Where can I see my student account and bill?
Students can view their account balance by accessing the Student Financial Services Portal on Testudo. View further billing information here.
How do I pay my bill?
Students can make online payments through the "Make A Payment" feature at Student Financial Services and Cashiering. View further billing information here.
What is the due date for tuition and fees?
Please visit the Financial Information page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees and deadlines.
My company is covering my tuition. Can they pay the University directly?
Please visit Third Party/Sponsored Billing through Student Financial Services and Cashiering for more information.
My company provides reimbursement for courses and requires additional information. Where can I find this?
Please review the Billing Explanation and Resources information.
Are there any laptop or computer requirements?
SmithIT recommends the following system requirements:
i7 Processor (at least the 7th Generation - has 4 Cores)
8GB Memory (minimum)
256GB SSD Storage (minimum)
Wireless Connection
Windows 10
At least 1 USB Port (preferably USB3)
Students also have unlimited storage within their Smoogle Gmail account.
Is there any software that is available for students?
Once registered for classes, students can download software such as Microsoft Office products from Terpware. Students will also have access to software through vSmith.
When will the Flex MBA Opening Residency be held?
The Flex MBA Opening Residency will be held in August at Van Munching Hall at the College Park Campus. Students are required to attend both days and complete the Pre-Work to receive credit. As a part of the two-credit, on-campus experience, students will begin coursework, get to know the faculty and staff, and take part in cohort engagement sessions.
What if I cannot attend the Flex MBA Opening Residency?
Please contact your campus advisor as soon as possible to discuss your circumstances regarding attendance. The Flex MBA Opening Residency is a graduation requirement and worth 2 credits.