ADVISING

1. Contact and meet with the departmental/major advisor to discuss major and begin academic plan.
2. Complete the World Language Placement (WLP) 
3. Schedule an appointment with an ARHU advisor (click here) or by calling 301-405-2108 to complete your change of major. Bring your signed Academic Plan Checklist to your appointment .

Mandatory First Semester Advising

To prepare to register for your second semester at UMD, you will need to meet with your department, complete language placement and meet with an ARHU advisor in order to complete your academic plan.

1. Contact and meet with the departmental/major advisor to discuss major and begin academic plan. Your major advisor will upload your approved Academic Plan Checklist

2. Complete the World Language Placement (WLP) 

3. Schedule an appointment with an ARHU advisor (click here) or by calling 301-405-2108 to complete your change of major. Appointment must be scheduled to take place at least one day after you complete Steps 1 and 2.

Mandatory Sophomore and Senior Advising

For ARHU Mandatory Advising blocks when you are in the 45-55 or 86-100 credit range, an ARHU advisor sent an email outlining your remaining requirements and steps to lift your ARHU advising block. Please check your email and respond to that advisor to lift your block. If you have a department block, you will need to follow-up with your department advisor. 

You may also schedule an appointment with an ARHU advisor if you have general questions.

Study Abroad Course approval

SACA (Study Abroad Course Approval) Form approval is an online process and does not require an advising appointment. 

• Please follow the online SACA form guidelines from Education Abroad.
• Students seeking approval to complete the Global Engagement Requirement abroad should schedule to meet with Paula Nadler specifically.
• GenEd course evaluations must be requested through the corresponding UMD department(s) for the course(s). Requests can be submitted through the EA Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form.

Study Abroad exploration

Schedule a remote appointment with an Arts and Humanities advisor to talk about study abroad and other global learning opportunities for ARHU students. 

Schedule a virtual appointment/ in person appointment meet with Ms. Tiara Lowe to complete advising for registration if you are on academic probation or academic dismissal

Schedule a virtual appointment/in person appointment for Athlete Advising

Per University of Maryland policy, students can register for a maximum of 16 credits prior to the first day of classes. On the first day of classes, students may register for up to 20 credits.

ARHU considers exceptions to this policy under the following circumstances (ARHU must be your primary college):

• you are a Music, Theatre or Dance major
• you are graduating in the upcoming semester
• you are registering for your fifth course, which exceeds 16 credits

Click here to file an exception if if you fall into any of these categories to request permission to register for up to 20 credits before the first day of classes.

Please note that on the first day of classes the credit limit is automatically increased from 16 to 20 credits.

Students seeking permission to register for more than 20 credits must file an exception.  To do so click here.

The University Career Center @ ARHU appointments

Schedule an appointment through Handshake with Kate Juhl or Caroline Bodnar for:

• Major and career exploration
• Internship search
• Job search
• Graduate school/continuing education
• Resume and cover letter
• Change in career path

Visit the University Career Center website to schedule

Internship course appointments

Schedule an appointment with Jeff Kodis if you are an ARHU major and have questions about receiving academic credit for an internship or if you are already enrolled in an ARHU internship course. Please note that this appointment is only for students who already have an internship; for assistance in finding an internship you should contact the Career Center Center @ ARHU