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SPECIALTY MASTERS ORIENTATION
ACADEMIC SESSION AT A GLANCE
● University organizational structure● Introduction to the Masters Programs Office● Virtual and physical resources for students● Academic expectations and requirements
● Support Students
○ Advise individuals and student leaders
○ Facilitate community events and skill-building workshops
○ Communications
● Operations/Program Logistics
○ Course scheduling with departments
○ Scheduling/registration
○ Implement policies
MPO = MASTERS PROGRAMS OFFICE
MPO TEAM: KEY STAFF
MPO TEAM: KEY STAFF
2308 Van Munching HallOpen Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30pm Walk-in advising hours are posted on Networth & at the front deskAdvising is available by appointment
MPO STAFF ARE HERE FOR YOU
FERPA = federal law that protects students’ privacy of records by restricting access to academic records maintained by the university;
Your records are only available to you
Family Education Rights Privacy Act of 1974
MPO FEEDBACK FROM STUDENTS
● 1:1 advising● Track representative meetings
○ Meet with MPO staff weekly/biweekly○ Provide current classroom insight○ Representatives are elected at beginning
of Term A● Lunch/Dinner with Dean Marcellino● Surveys
○ Expectations survey - Term A○ Satisfaction survey - Spring○ Course evaluations
Student-focused website includes:
● Curriculum & Academic Calendar
● Campus information● Tuition information● Event alerts● Academic Policies &
Procedures● Contact information● Club information
MPO COMMUNICATION TO STUDENTS: NETWORTHhttp://networth.rhsmith.umd.edu
All masters students receive @rhsmith.umd.edu account
Weekly updates to alert students about:
● Upcoming events● Critical deadlines● School closure (inclement
weather, holiday, etc.)
MPO COMMUNICATION TO STUDENTS: SMOOGLE EMAILhttp://mail.rhsmith.umd.edu
To graduate, all students must:1. Complete the total number of required credits
○ 30 for MS and MFin○ 36 for MQF
2. Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA B- = 2.7 B = 3.0
International students: 3.0 cumulative GPA necessary for CPT
PROGRAM COMPLETION
● UMD’s Office of Student Financial Services and Cashiering handles bill payments● Tuition
○ Based on program ○ Posted on Networth
● Mandatory Fees○ Health center, recreation, shuttle bus, etc.○ Student Association Fee - $80 Fall & Spring
Direct billing questions to Samantha Hanssen in MPO ([email protected])
2019-2020 TUITION AND FEES
• Located throughout Van Munching Hall
• Credit card and Venmo for payment– App: www.wepanow.com– “Wepa Print” from App Store
PRINTING WITH WEPA
STUDY SPACE Van Munching Hall - UID swipe access ● 3300 - Study Suite● 3507 - Study Lounge
McKeldin Library● 5th floor - Graduate student multipurpose room ● 3rd floor - Study carrels ● Group study (3+) Terrapin Learning Commons
(reservations at http://umd.libcal.com/booking/tlc)
Edward St. John Learning Center● Huddle rooms (reservation required at
https://esj.umd.edu/howtoreserve.html)
LINKEDIN LEARNINGhttps://linkedin.com/learning● Click "Sign In" on the top-right corner● Click "Sign in with your organization account"● Enter your @umd.edu email address (NOT your @rhsmith.umd.edu account)● Log into UMD's CAS● Log into LinkedIn using your LinkedIn account information
TUTORING
● Instructor recommendation preferred● Academic director of department chair referral
SMSAhttps://networth.rhsmith.umd.edu/smsa/smsa-events
MPOhttps://networth.rhsmith.umd.edu/events
SMSA/MPO Skill Building Workshopshttps://networth.rhsmith.umd.edu/smith/skill-building
Career Services https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/office-career-services/hiresmith
Campus http://calendar.umd.edu/
EVENT/ACTIVITY CALENDARS
August 26 Semester & Term A Begin
September 2 University Closed - Labor Day
October 15-19 Term A Finals
October 21 Term B Begins
November 28-29 University Closed - Thanksgiving
December 10 Semester & Term B Courses End
December 11-16 Final Exams for Term B & Semester Courses
December 17-18 Commencement Ceremonies
Use Networth academic calendar: https://networth.rhsmith.umd.edu/courses/academic-calendars
Do NOT use the University academic calendar
FALL 2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
