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Graduate Advising Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 3
University of Maryland University College July 2009
reGIstratIon For FaLL 2009 Is oPen! u IMPortant dates
n July 3: Independence Day
(observed)—Offices closed
UMUC Tips and Tricks u Need Help Logging On? n July 6: Summer 2009
MBA courses begin
Master of arts in teaching program – Coming this fall! If you aren’t sure about your log on informa-
tion, click on “Log in Assistance/Password n august 17: Summer 2009
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is one of several Help.” Or, contact the MyUMUC Technical standard and dual degree
routes to teacher certification in Maryland. The MAT Support team at 877-868-2847 or via e-mail MBA courses end
program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s at myumuchelp@umuc.edu.
degree or higher with sufficient content discipline n september 7: Labor Day—
preparation who seek to become outstanding teachers Offices closed
and leaders in the 21st-century classroom. n september 9: Fall 2009
u Also Coming Fall 2009 on-site standard, online
In addition to meeting the graduate school’s general
admission requirements, students must • Criminal justice management specializa- session 1, and dual degree
tion in the MS in management MBA courses begin
• Present an official transcript of previous coursework. • Criminal justice management certificate n september 13: Summer 2009
• Have completed a major in the content area with If you are interested in these programs, MBA courses end
a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the please contact your graduate advisor.
n september 28: Fall 2009
major. Alternatively, and subject to UMUC approval,
online session 2 courses begin
students must have completed 36 credits in content-
related courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Have earned Maryland-specified qualifying scores
Join the Rapidly Expanding n october 1: December 2009
graduation application
on either the ACT, GRE, SAT, or Praxis I exams. Field of Criminal Justice deadline
Applicants who need to take the Praxis I exams
may enroll in UMUC’s UCSP 650 Praxis I prep- Management n october 5: Fall 2009 MBA
courses begin
aration course.
The field of criminal justice is expanding to include n november 1: Priority filing
• Submit a personal essay. positions beyond the traditional roles of the police,
deadline for spring 2010
• Complete a telephone interview, which will be courts, and corrections. Employers are actively
financial aid
scheduled once the transcript evaluation has seeking personnel trained in crime prevention,
been completed. law enforcement, investigative forensics, crisis n november 26–27:
management, and more. To help meet this demand, Thanksgiving holiday—
A new scholarship program is available to MAT students. UMUC is adding criminal justice management as a Offices closed
For more information, visit www.umuc.edu/matscholar. specialization under the MS in management starting
in fall 2009.
n december 6: Fall 2009
on-site standard, online
With an emphasis on leadership, management, session 1, and dual degree
MBA courses end
Graduate adVIsInG MIssIon stateMent Our mission and cross-agency collaboration, the criminal justice
is to offer excellent customer service to our diverse student management specialization curriculum will provide n december 13: Fall 2009
population by actively supporting their unique backgrounds students with an understanding of the entire criminal MBA courses end
and academic goals. We will accomplish this through
justice system and management of organizations
EMPOWERMENT, by providing our students with valuable december 19: Fall 2009
within that system. A certificate in Criminal Justice n
resources to advance their academic and professional online session 2 courses end
endeavors; GUIDANCE, by listening to and advising students Management will also be offered.
to ensure that they are on the path to academic success;
and MOTIVATION, by encouraging students to reach their
highest potential.
Frequently Asked Questions register for your fall
2009 courses today!
QuestIon: You may also fax a request for an official tran- Call your advisor or log
How do I request an official uMuC transcript? script to the Registrar’s Office at 301-985-7364. on to MyuMuC to register.
register early to ensure
You must include your name and student ID in
ansWer: that you get the courses
your request. An official transcript is $10 and will
You may request an official transcript through you need!
be billed to your MyUMUC account at the time
your MyUMUC account. To do so, log on to your of processing.
MyUMUC account at https://my.umuc.edu and
click on “MyAcademics.” Then select “Academic You may also view your unofficial transcript online For More information
Reports” and “Request My Official Transcript.” by following the steps above and selecting “View
Visit the Graduate Advising
My Unofficial Transcript.” Web page at www.umuc.edu/
gradadvising. For help registering
via MyUMUC, visit https://
my.umuc.edu and click on
“Visit UMUC 360 Support!”
Tuition Refunds When You drop a Course affects Your reimbursement on the bottom right.
tuition refund (percentage) Graduate-level Courses For help in a specific
area, contact one of the
100 percent Withdrawal before the course start date following offices:
office of student accounts:
75 percent Withdrawal on the course start date through the 13th day of the session 301-985-7404
50 percent Withdrawal 14–20 days after the course start date office of Financial aid:
301-985-7510
0 percent Withdrawal 21 or more days after the course start date
Career services:
No refunds are given for technology fees or tuition for noncredit courses after the official course start date. The last day to withdraw from a course is two weeks before the 301-985-6785
course ends. Financial aid awards may be canceled or reduced for financial aid recipients who withdraw from classes. Financial aid recipients should check with a financial aid
advisor when withdrawing from a course to determine the impact on their awards. registrar’s office:
301-985-7236
Quick Facts be academically dismissed from the graduate
school. An academic dismissal is final and may
Contact us!
Phone: 800-888-UMUC (8682)
not be appealed. 301-985-7155
ordering Your Books
UMUC uses MBS Direct to allow students all over e-mail: gradinfo@umuc.edu
Paying for Your Courses
the world to order all of their textbooks online. Access Web: www.umuc.edu/gradadvising
the MBS Direct Web site for more information at Don’t forget to make your tuition payment! Remember,
tuition is due in full at the time of registration. You can Fax: 301-985-7175
http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net.
make your payment online through MyUMUC using Location: 3501 University Blvd E
your Visa, American Express, Discover, or MasterCard. Adelphi, MD 20783
academic Probation Policy UMUC also now accepts e-checks! Call 800-888-UMUC
While enrolled in the graduate school, you are required (8682) to speak with a representative from Student
to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. You will be Accounts about the full range of payment options
placed on academic probation if your GPA falls below a 3.0. available! For more information, visit www.umuc.edu/
financialaid/payopt.
If you receive a grade of F, you must repeat the course
in your next session of enrollment and earn an A or B. tuition Payment Plan
If you do not repeat the course, you will be academically
dismissed. You are not permitted to carry a grade of F The TuitionPay Plan from Sallie Mae is the interest-free
on your graduate record. way to spread out your tuition payments over several
months. The TuitionPay Plan is not a loan, so there is
If you earn a grade of C, you MUST ensure that your no interest to repay, only a low annual enrollment fee.
GPA is at least a 3.0 at the completion of your next
semester of enrollment. To meet this requirement, The payment plan allows you to break down your
we suggest that you repeat the course in which you education expenses into easy-to-manage installments,
received a C immediately. If you decide to take rather than make one large payment. To get started,
a different course and do not earn an A, you will visit www.tuitionpay.com.
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