Supporting Your Student From Afar

The University of Maryland is a major research university.

•World-class faculty

•World-class opportunities with faculty

•World-class students

However, the transition to college academic and social life often provides challenges.

The University of Maryland provides a number of resources, programs and offices to support you and

your student academically at Maryland.

Who Will You Learn From?

Professors (Full, Associate, or Assistant)

Graduate Assistants

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants

Staff Instructors

Lectures

Counseling CenterLearning Assistance Services (LAS)Disability Support Services (DSS)

http://www.counseling.umd.eduFree to all students

•LAS works to strengthen skills and improve academic performance.• Academic Counseling Sessions• Learning Strategy Courses (EDCP 108B and EDCP 108M)• Critical Reading and Writing Consultations, Workshops and Credit Courses• Math Learning Specialists• Guided Study Sessions• Peer Assisted Learning Sessions

•DSS coordinates services and resources that ensure students with disabilities equal access to UMCP programs.

• Direct services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors with specific disabilities and needs

• Educate and inform the university community • Provide opportunities to students, faculty and staff with disabilities to gain

skills necessary to effectively advocate for themselves within the community

Math SuccessA service provided by The Department of Resident Life

& a grant from the Maryland Parents Associationhttp://www.reslife.umd.edu/programs/math_success/

Free to all students

•Math Success programs helps students with solving their math problems and reinforcing strong study skills and decrease anxiety in math courses.

• Math 001 (review high school algebra)• Math 002 (review high school algebra)• Math 113 (college algebra)• Math 115 (college pre-calculus)

•Oakland Hall Academic Enrichment Center, Ground Floor• Sunday – Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm• Monday/Wednesday: Collaborative Study Groups for Math 140 from 6:30pm-

8:00pm• Tuesdays: Collaborative Study Groups for Math 220 from 6:30pm-8:00pm

No registration, no appointments needed, no fees,just math assistance!

Tutoring ServicesOffice of Multi-Ethnic Student Education

http://www.omse.umd.edu/Free to students

The mission of OMSE is to serve undergraduate multi-ethnic students to increase rates of matriculation, retention, and graduation, and overall GPA.

OMSE Academic Excellence SocietyTutoring

College Success ScholarsSister to Sister

Writing CenterA service provided by The Department of English

http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenterFree to all students

•The Writing Center provides opportunities for undergraduate students to writing and thinking skills in their academic work, and also in preparation for their careers.

• Writing consultations• Skill-building sessions• Grammar Hotline• Professional workshops (cover letter writing, resume writing, etc.)• Online writing guides

Make an appointment online or visit 2119 Tawes Hall.

The Adele H. Stamp Student UnionThe center for campus life.http://thestamp.umd.edu/

Free to all students

•OrgSync student group listing•Alternative Breaks program•Leadership and Community Service Learning (LCSL)•Department of Sorority and Fraternity Life•Student Entertainment Events•MICA

Being a world-class student is as much about personal growth as it is about

intellectual growth.

•Ask your student, “What do you want to get out of your experience at the University of Maryland?”

•Ask yourself, “How can I support my student by helping guide them to various resources at the University of Maryland while encouraging their independence?”

•Ask your student, “Who do you want to be and what skills will you need to work on to succeed at the University of Maryland?”

Success depends on the student!

A successful student:

•Sets personal, educational and professional goals

•Interacts with the faculty and staff

•Take advantage of the educational resources on campus

•Involves him/herself in the cultural and extra-curricular activities •Seeks mentorship •Builds his/her foundation on educational success

Faculty Expectations

Understand classroom assignments

Participate in class

Ask questions

Take notes in your own words

Be respectful and civil

Make your opinion heard

Model academic honesty

Read assigned texts

Study

Explore your opportunities

Visit during office hours

Be a responsible and caring community member

Outside the classroom

Get to know your professors

Display self-discipline

Earn your instructor’s respect

Manage your time well

Take advantage of the help available

Put personal choices and freedom in perspective

Welcome to the University of Maryland!

Office of Parent and Family Affairs Warm Line

301-314-7651http://www.terpparent.umd.edu

We want to empower your student to resolve their own issues and make their own decisions (with your support).