Admissions Information
My accompanying admission letter says I have been recommended for admission. When will I receive my formal admission status letter?
The University of Maryland Graduate School oversees all graduate programs and is the official decision-making body for all applications. Each academic department (including the Smith School MBA/MS/MFin Admissions Office) makes recommendations to the Graduate School. Your admission recommendation letter is from the Smith School MBA/MS/MFin Admissions Office. In addition to this recommendation letter, you will also receive a formal letter of admission status from the Graduate School. The Graduate School’s letter of admission is your formal notification of admission. Please pay attention to any provisions in the Graduate School letter. If no items are missing from your application file, you can expect to receive your formal admission letter 4-8 weeks after your admission recommendation letter from the Smith School MBA/MS/MFin Admissions Office.
The Graduate School's letter of admisson asks me to notify them in writing of my acceptance. Do I have to send a notification letter?
No. Your deposit is your official acceptance of your admission offer.
Academics and Orientation Information
When will I register for my classes?
Class registration takes place in the Summer during June and July. You will be contacted via email in mid-June with registration instructions. You will register for your courses online via Testudo.
When does orientation begin for new students?
Smith School orientation will be held in August 2016. The latest information is updated and published in the "Orientation" section of the Admitted Student Website.
Financial Aid and Payment Information
What is the deadline to submit the FAFSA?
There is no submission deadline for Graduate Students associated with the FAFSA, but it is strongly suggested that all students complete the FAFSA application before May 1st so there are no delays with the loan disbursement process.
Does my deposit go towards my tuition?
Yes, your deposit is applied to the first semester's tuition.
Are there any payment plans offered by Smith?
Yes, students may enroll in the interest-free TERP Payment Plan. This plan will allow you to spread your payments over either eight or ten months. For additional information, please visit http://www.umd.edu/bursar/.
How can I set up third party billing?
Third party billing can be set up by the Office of Student Financial Services and Cashiering. Please visit http://www.umd.edu/bursar/ for additional information. Contact Amy Mandelblatt, Third Billing Coordinator, at 301-405-9026 or amandelb@umd.edu.
Who can I contact if I have questions about my my bill?
You may contact Masters Programs Office staff member David Gardner at dgardner@rhsmith.umd.edu or 301-405-2111.
General Campus Information
Is parking available to students?
Information about parking will be disseminated during the emails you receive from the Masters Programs Office over the summer.
Is there a school calendar? What is the first day of school?
While the Smith School observes University holidays, the semester start and end dates for your program will differ from the main University of Maryland calendar. Your exact start date is determined by your Fall 2016 class schedule.
Where will my classes be held?
All Specialty Masters courses are held at the University of Maryland, College Park campus.
