CATALOG - University of Maryland University College

Services for Students with DisabilitiesReasonable accommodations are available for students who havedisabilities and are enrolled in any program offered at UMUC.To allow for adequate planning, students who need accommodationsshould contact the director of Veteran and DisabledStudent Affairs at least four to six weeks before the beginningof the session.Students must request accommodations each time they register.The first time a student requests accommodation, current (withinthree years) documentation of a disability must be submitted.Depending on the disability, documentation may include secondaryschool records; medical, psychiatric, or psychologicalreports and diagnoses; or a psychoeducational evaluation. Thedocumentation must provide clear and specific evidence of adisability and recommended accommodations from a qualifiedlicensed professional.All UMUC students are required to meet university policies andprocedures and the academic requirements of all graduate degreesand certificates. Students with disabilities should review the academicand administrative requirements listed under the programdescriptions in this Graduate Catalog. Students should not apply toa UMUC certificate or degree program with the expectation thatany academic requirement or administrative policy will be waivedor substituted.For more information, students should call the director of Veteranand Disabled Student Affairs at 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7930, or301-985-7466 (TTY) or send an e-mail to vdsa@umuc.edu.Transcript ServicesStudents should contact the Office of the Registrar to receive anofficial UMUC transcript. Written requests should be addressedto Office of the Registrar, University of Maryland UniversityCollege, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783.Continuing students may request transcripts via MyUMUC athttps://my.umuc.edu.Graduation ServicesAdvisors are available to answer any questions about requirementsfor graduation and the application for diploma or certificate at800-888-UMUC, ext. 7155, or gradinfo@umuc.edu.Golden ID ProgramSenior citizens may qualify for participation in the GoldenIdentification program, which allows them to register for upto 6 credits per session without paying tuition. Students mustbe Maryland residents, U.S. citizens, or documented permanentresidents; 60 years old by the beginning date of the session forwhich they are applying; and not employed more than 20 hoursper week to qualify for this program. Golden ID students mayonly register the week before classes begin on a space-availablebasis. Benefits do not apply to Master of Business Administration,Executive Programs, or 800-level courses. To request an application,students should contact Graduate Advising at 800-888-UMUC. More information on this program is available onlineat www.umuc.edu/grad/stud/golden.shtml.Student Advisory CouncilThe Student Advisory Council provides an avenue for studentsto express their concerns about UMUC or their academic career.The council consists of 12 members, elected by their fellow students,who act in an advisory capacity to the university president,provost, deans, and other officials on behalf of all students.Students who would like to see certain issues addressed or whohave questions should contact their council representative bye-mail at stac@umuc.edu.More information on shared governance is available in thechapter on University Policies in this catalog and online atwww.umuc.edu/gov.Financial AidUMUC’s Financial Aid Office administers a variety of financialassistance programs—including grants, scholarships, federalwork-study, and loans—to help students meet the costs of theiruniversity education. Aid is available for students who can provefinancial need, academic merit, or both. Regardless of incomelevel, all students are urged to apply for assistance; many financingalternatives are available.General Eligibility RequirementsAn eligible applicant for UMUC need-based assistance must• Be admitted to UMUC as a regular degree-seeking or eligiblecertificate-seeking student• Be a U.S. citizen or classified as an eligible noncitizen• Be enrolled half-time (6 credits during the fall and springsessions and 3 credits during the summer) for federal loanprograms; institutional aid requires enrollment for at least3 credits• Demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward a degree orcertificate according to UMUC policy• Have a high school or GED diplomawww.umuc.edu/grad 127