1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

enables them to change personal information (such as homeaddress, e-mail address, or phone numbers), view and printreports (such as their class schedule, grade report, statement ofaccount, unofficial transcript, and academic audit), and registerfor final examinations for online courses.To access services via IRIS or ISIS, students must enter their studentidentification number and personal identification number (PIN).ACADEMIC ADVISINGAcademic advisors provide enrolled students the informationneeded to plan an academic program. This assistance can includea review of potential transfer credit, help with clarification of educationand career goals, and aid in selecting appropriate courses.Advising services are available at times and places convenient to students.Students who are close to UMUC’s headquarters in Adelphi,Maryland, or near one of the UMUC sites in the Maryland regionhave the option to schedule an appointment to discuss their needswith an advisor in person by calling between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.eastern time, Monday through Friday. Many students, however,choose to communicate with their advisor by phone, fax, or e-mail.Initial Estimate of Transfer CreditProspective or newly admitted students can have a review of theirpotential transfer credit done by an enrollment specialist. Thisreview is an estimate of the academic credit UMUC might accepttoward a particular degree and of the requirements that wouldremain to be fulfilled. (Sources of credit are described on p. 15and are described online at www.umuc.edu/students/ugp_ss/transfer.html.) This review is not binding on either the student or UMUCand is subject to change.Evaluation of International RecordsStudents who are seeking an evaluation of potential transfer creditfrom international postsecondary educational institutions need to•Be admitted and be seeking an undergraduate degree atUMUC.•Mail their official international transcripts to the internationalcredit evaluation services selected by UMUC. (Forms are availableonline at www.umuc.edu/students/credeval.html or may berequested by calling 800-888-UMUC.)•Pay fees associated with the international evaluation.•Have all official transcripts from any U.S. institution previouslyattended sent to UMUC.Official Evaluation for Degree-SeekingStudentsStudents who have completed 6 semester hours at UMUC, with acumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better, are eligibleto request an official evaluation of their transfer credit. For thisevaluation, students need to submit official transcripts from allcolleges and universities previously attended, including other institutionsof the University System of Maryland, whether or nottransfer credit is requested or granted. UMUC may deny transfercredit from any institution not listed on the application for admission.Sources of transfer credit not listed at the time of admissionor approved by an advisor after admission cannot be applied towardthe UMUC degree.An official evaluation•Includes all transfer credits earned up to the date of the evaluationthat may be applied to a UMUC degree program.• Lists all courses completed at UMUC.•Incorporates other types of academic credit.•Indicates the amount and type of coursework still required forthe degree being sought.The official evaluation remains in effect only while the studentremains continuously enrolled.Students are responsible for submitting all pertinent academicdocuments (such as academic transcripts, confirmation of creditconferred by examination, or records of credit from military servicesschools) during their first semester at UMUC. To be consideredofficial, documents must be sent directly from the issuer tothe following address:Undergraduate Student AffairsUniversity of Maryland University College3501 University Boulevard EastAdelphi, MD 20783-8070Once eligible, students should apply for an official evaluation earlyin their program by contacting an academic advisor. No one mayapply for graduation before receiving an official evaluation.DISABLED STUDENT SERVICESReasonable accommodations are available for students who havedisabilities and are enrolled in any program offered at UMUC. Toallow for adequate planning, students who need accommodationsshould contact the director of Veteran and Disabled Student Servicesat least four to six weeks before the beginning of the semester.Students must request accommodations each time they register. Thefirst time a student requests accommodation, current (within threeyears) documentation of a disability must be submitted. Dependingon the disability, documentation may include secondary schoolrecords; medical, psychiatric, or psychological reports and diagnoses;or a psychoeducational evaluation. The documentation must provide239