Registration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Full-Time MBA Students
Error Messages
I'm getting an error when I try to register. What do I do?
Please take a screenshot of your error message and contact your advisor, Taj Rayhan at smith-mpo-ftmba@umd.edu. Please be sure to register for your Fall 2025 courses using the prescribed track code and section, rather than enrolling in each course individually.
I received a message stating that the course is non-standard.
If you receive a message stating that the course is non-standard, hit enter to bypass (all MBA and Business Master's courses at the Smith School are non-standard).
Questions
What is the MBAA99MB that appears on my registration?
The MBAA99MB code is used by the Office of the Registrar as the course designation for track assignments. This code allows the registration system to add a group of courses to a student's schedule. This code will appear as a course on your registration, but it is not an individual course number and you will not receive a grade.
When do I choose my elective courses?
Electives are taken to align with individual student's career objectives and can be taken in their first spring semester of the student's first year.
When should I order my books?
Course textbook assignments are typically available via Testudo or the course syllabus posted on ELMS-Canvas during the first few weeks of August. If textbook assignments are not posted you may contact your faculty directly.
Where do I find my University ID number (UID)?
Your UID is a specialized number given to you by the university and used only for identification purposes. Your UID was provided to you with your acceptance letter from the MBA Admissions Team.
How do I contact faculty?
The Smith School's faculty directory is available at https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/directory. The University of Maryland directory is available at https://identity.umd.edu/search.
Financials
Who is my main contact for financial aid and loans?
Please see the "Financial Information" section for more information.
I have a question about my residency classification and/or I believe it was incorrect in my admissions letter.
If you are classified as a non-Maryland resident, as found in your admissions letter, and you believe that to be incorrect, review the information provided by Residency Reclassification Services for procedures.