Monday Orientation Schedule

Monday, August 25

8:30am-10:30am
Maryland English Writing Test (MEWT)

Biology-Psychology 1236
Required of Graduate students if noted on Admission letter. Please bring your Admission letter and a photo ID.

8:30am-12:30pm
English Placement Test (MEIPE)

Biology-Psychology 1250
Required of all students if noted on Admission letter. Please bring your Admission letter and a photo ID.

8:30am-11:00am
Opening Fair

Biosciences Colonnade
Meet with student groups and other new students. Please come when you can and leave when you must!

8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am
Recreation Center Tours

Biosciences 1103 - Sign up in advance
Take a tour of the campus Recreation Center and learn about the services available there.

9:00am-11:30am
Immunization at the Health Center

Health Center
Bring all of the documents and records requested on the immunization form sent with your letter of admission. You must be cleared or your class registration will be put on hold.

9:00am, 10:00am
Library Tours

Biosciences 1103 - Sign up in advance
Learn how to effectively use the University Libraries’ resources, research collections, and services

10:30am-11:30am
Housing 101

Biosciences 1101
Learn useful information on what to look for when searching for housing.

1:00pm-3:30pm
Academic and Immigration Requirements

Biosciences 1101
Required sessions on your academic life and your immigration status during your studies at UM.

3:30pm-5:30pm
Living (Housing) Fair

Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
Register at www.och.umd.edu/oclf/
The Living Fair brings together landlords, property managers, community resources, and University of Maryland offices in an effort to inform students about their housing options and how to successfully live off campus.

4:00pm-4:30pm
Undergraduate English Test Results

3116 Mitchell Building
Pick up the results of your MEIPE or MEWT test taken today.

4:30pm-5:30pm
Student Panel Discussion

Biosciences 1101
Meet American and international undergraduate and graduate students to openly discuss student issues.

5:45pm
Ikea Shopping Trip

Biosciences Colonnade
Go on a shopping trip to a local retailer to shop for necessities for your new housing. Space is limited.