
Undergraduate Forms and Policies
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The forms and policies below will assist you through your undergraduate program and will provide important information and knowledge to fulfill your degree requirements.
The College of Education Undergraduate COE UG Handbook has been created by the Office of Student Services as the main guide for all undergraduate students in the College.
Undergraduate Forms |
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Applying for Graduation | Criminal History Disclosure Form | Exception to Policy Form | Foundational Competencies/MCEE | Orientation Documentation/Forms | Permission to Enroll At Another Institution Form (Online) Undergraduate Information and PoliciesAcademic Clemency | Academic Probation/Dismissal | Attendance | Cancellation of Registration | General Education Program | Classification of Students | Double Degree | Double Major | Dropping a Course | Fundamental Studies Block | Hold File | Incompletes | Pass/Fail | Plus-Minus Grading Policy | Professional Application | Repeat Policy | Schedule Adjustment Period | Stamp/Electronic Stamp | Study Abroad | Testudo | Virtual Electronic Network University Scheduler (VENUS) | Waitlist |
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Applying for Graduation |
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Criminal History Disclosure Form The Criminal History Disclosure Form is required for all students in the College of Education who are entering a field placement (Ex: TLPL 251, EDHD 220, Professional Program Application, Student Teaching Yearlong Internship, etc.). This form must be notarized and submitted as the original copy to the Office of Student Services, 1204 Benjamin. The disclosure form must be on file in Room 1204 Benjamin before beginning any placement in the local schools. Questions regarding the Criminal History Disclosure Form should be directed to the Office of Student Services (ed-advising@umd.edu). NOTE: No student will be permitted to remain in a class/school with a required field component unless a valid Criminal History Disclosure Form is on file. Back to top |
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Exception to Policy Form |
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Foundational Competencies/MCEE Students are required to complete the FC/MCEE assessment at various points during their degree program (Orientation, Change of Major, Admission to the Professional Teacher Education program). Please retain a copy for your records. |
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Orientation Documentation & Forms All incoming Education majors must read the and the Foundational Competencies/MCEEs . Be sure to complete the FC/MCEE Self Assessment and ensure you keep a copy of the PDF Response Summary for your records. |
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Permission to Enroll At Another Institution Form (Online)
To complete a program requirement at another institution, current students must complete a Permission to Enroll Online Form and have it approved by their Advisor and their College before enrolling in a course at another institution. Back to top |
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Undergraduate Academic Clemency Degree-seeking undergraduate students who have been away from the University for at least 5 years, and return to pursue their initial baccalaureate degree are eligible to use academic clemency for courses taken previously at the University of Maryland. Under clemency, up to 16 credits of D+, D, D- and F grades may be removed from the calculation of the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA). Students must request academic clemency in their first semester of registration upon re-enrollment. NOTE: While the grades and credits are removed from the calculation of the student's grade point average, the grades and credits are NOT removed from the student's transcript. Like a birth certificate, UMD transcripts are official state documents and cannot be altered. Please be aware that most graduate and professional schools do not honor the clemency notation and will recompute applicant grade point averages. Back to top |
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Academic Probation/Dismissal |
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Consult the Undergraduate Attendance and Assessment/Examinations portion of the Undergraduate Catalog for more specific information. Back to top |
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Cancellation of Registration Please carefully consult the Schedule Adjustment Policy for the refund policies and deadlines. Back to top |
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General Education Program Back to top |
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Classification of Students
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Double Degree Back to top |
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Double Major NOTE: All Secondary Education majors are required to have an academic content major. Fully articulated dual major programs have been developed between various academic disciplines in the Arts and Sciences (e.g., Art, English, Geography, Government, History, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, World Languages) and Education. With careful advising, freshmen are able to complete the university's General Education requirements along with the academic major and Education major within eight semesters. Back to top |
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Dropping a Course |
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The College of Education strictly enforces the English and Math Fundamental Studies blocks since ENGL 101 and the Mathematics Fundamental Study requirements are part of the Gateway Requirements for admission to teacher education. Back to top |
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Consult the Office of the Registrar for further information. Back to top |
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Policies on Incomplete grades can be found in the undergraduate catalog. Back to top |
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The College will not give students permission to take courses required for the Major or for General Education on a Pass/Fail basis. Back to top |
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Plus-Minus Grading Policy |
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Professional Application & Requirements The application for the Professional Teacher Education program is electronic. The deadline for all admission applications is May 1st or December 1st by 11:59pm depending on the program. Consult with your Advisor for the appropriate application deadline and follow the application requirements and instructions. |
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Repeat Policy Back to top |
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During the Schedule Adjustment period, students can make changes to their schedule. The Schedule Adjustment Period is the first ten business days of classes during the Fall or Spring semester. For Summer and Winter terms be sure to connect with the Office of Extended Studies for session deadlines. Check the corresponding Academic Deadlines for specific dates. Visit the Schedule of Classes and Testudo to adjust your schedule. Back to top |
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Stamp/Electronic Stamp Back to top |
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The goal of the University of Maryland Education Abroad Office is to enable students to incorporate a summer, winter, semester, or year abroad into their degree program at Maryland. Study abroad increases awareness of other cultures and languages while providing a comparative international perspective. Students can study in London, Brazil, Vietnam - almost any place in the world! The Education Abroad Office provides information and advisement about all of these opportunities. Given the scheduling and sequencing requirements associated with the professional education course work, students are advised to explore Study Abroad opportunities early in their college career (i.e., Freshman or Sophomore years). If considering Study Abroad, please consult an Education Abroad Advisor and your College of Education Advisor. Back to top |
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Testudo Back to top |
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Virtual Electronic Network University Scheduler (VENUS) Students can use VENUS to help with course planning. VENUS assembles schedules by considering all the possible combinations that can be produced with the courses that a student specifies. Back to top |
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When a course reaches maximum enrollment, students are no longer allowed to register for this course. Instead, you may place yourself on the waitlist through Testudo. As students drop the course, waitlisted students are added to the course roster. During the Schedule Adjustment Period (first 10 days of class), waitlisted students must check in daily (via Testudo). Students who do not check in will be removed from the waitlist. Students moved from the waitlist into the course must confirm registration into the course on the same day notification was received. If confirmation is not received, then you may be dropped from the course altogether. Placing yourself on a course waitlist does not guarantee enrollment/registration. Other alternative courses should be picked as a back-up. If you have any questions, please consult with your Advisor. Please consult the Office of the Registrar for further information. Back to top |