REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS
There are no registration appointments for Winter registration. Registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis.
REGISTRATION BLOCKS
All students should check their registration status for accuracy by completing the following steps:
- Visit Testudo
- Select "Appointment and Registration Status"
- Sign in with Directory ID and Password
The Masters Programs Office does not have access to view blocks and does not have the authority to remove blocks placed on your record by other University offices. Students are responsible for checking their account for blocks and clearing blocks prior to the start of registration.
INDIVIDUAL COURSE BLOCKS
Each course at the 600 and 700 level has a restriction. These restrictions are a combination of credit limits and degree programs.
For example, an MBA elective that is restricted to second year students would have a minimum credit requirement of approximately 21 credits. A first year MBA students has less than 18 credits, meaning they would be restricted from taking this course. When this block is encountered, the system will state: "you have not met course selection restrictions." When students encounter this block, they need to verify that they are eligible to take the course. If a student is eligible to take the course, they should contact their campus advisor for next steps.
If students receive a message stating the course is non-standard, hit enter to bypass (most MBA and MS courses are non-standard).
STUDENT BLOCKS
Some of the common problems that are encountered in the registration process involve blocks that are placed on student records. The Office of Student Financial Services and Cashiering, Graduate School, International Student and Scholar Services, the Health Center, and other university departments can activate these blocks. Problems may include: missing transcripts, immunization records that have not cleared, overdue bills, parking violations, etc. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that records are complete and up to date. The most common block for first year students occurring during the Spring registration process is from the Health Center. We recommend that any first year student who has not cleared his/her immunization records, should call Tina Thorburn immediately at (301) 314-8120 to get this resolved.
Note To All Fall 2016 Admits
Students should review their admission letter from the University of Maryland Graduate School and note if it specifically mentions whether they were missing official transcripts (or related documentation) at the time the letter was sent. The Graduate School will place a registration block on a student's record until the request is fulfilled. If not lifted, this block will prevent students from registering for the Spring 2017 semester. This block does not appear on the "Appointment and Registration Status" screen but can be found on admission letters from the Graduate School (not the Smith School's admission letter).