Student Panel
Title: Being Bulldogs
Description: During this 45-minute panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to learn from "the experts", our Orientation Leaders, current UMD Students. You will get to ask about about their transition to UMD, tips and tricks they would have liked to have known as an incoming student, how to get involved, and much, much more.
Presenters: Orientation Leaders (6 students)
Audience: Student and Guests
Undeclared and Exploring at UMD:
Title: Help! What do I want to do for the REST of my life?!? Major and Career Exploration.
Description: Do you have some ideas or no idea of what you want to major in or do “for the rest of your life”? If you need help finding a roadmap, this workshop is for you! Join us in exploring majors and careers, the role of self-assessments, information on the future job market and more.
Presenters: Sue Holm, Assistant Director/Career Counselor, Career and Internship Services
Audience: Students preferred, guests welcome
Staying engaged in Social Justice at UMD:
Title: Staying Engaged in Social Justice at UMD
Presenters: Susana Pelayo-Woodward, Cheng Thao, and MC Student Leaders
Audience: Students
Description: This session will benefit students looking to explore how to be involved in social justice at UMD. Students will learn about the Office of Diversity & Inclusion programs and how to get involved with the Multicultural Center's student organizations.
On-Campus Housing:
Title: On-Campus Housing
Presenters: Office of Housing and Residence Life
Audience: Students, families and guests
Description: During this webinar you will hear from our Housing & Residence Life staff as they discuss the placement/roommate process, share details about move-in, including dos and don’ts, talk about what it is like to live on campus, and a tour of a residence hall and an apartment. You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the program as well.
UMD Stores, Transportation and Student Services:
Title: UMD Stores, Transportation and Student Services
Presenters: Staff from UMD Bookstores, Parking and Transportation Services and UCard offices
Audience: Students, families and guests
Description: During this webinar, you will hear from staff from our UMD Bookstores, Parking and Transportation Services, and UCard offices. They will be sharing considerations for bringing your own car to campus, purchasing permits, discussing the UPass Program (unlimited free rides on the city bus), getting around campus safely, information about the UCard (campus ID card) how to order textbooks, and course materials and information about purchasing computers.
On-Campus Dining:
Title: Dining at UMD
Presenters: Dining Services Staff
Audience: Students, families and guests
Description: During this webinar, you will get the chance to hear from Dining staff and receive information about the meal plans and dining dollars, learn about our sustainable dining program, gain resources related to nutrition, allergies, and diet and tour our Food Court, Coffee Shop, and Superior Dining Hall.
Staying Healthy and Active on Campus:
Title: Staying Healthy and Active on Campus
Presenters: Staff from Health Services, Counseling Services and RSOP
Audience: Students, families and guests
Description: During this webinar, you will hear from staff from our Health Center, Counseling Center, and Recreation and Sports Center. You will learn about services we provide including medical, counseling, and health education, who we serve, and how to take advantage of services, insurance and billing, privacy, immunization records, and more. You will also learn about the importance of staying active by discovering the fitness and recreation facilities available to all students, programs, trips, and activities offered, and how you can be active, healthy, and connect to the outdoors at UMD.
Bulldog Beginnings and Getting Involved:
Title: Bulldog Beginnings and Getting Involved at UMD
Presenters: Kirby Student Center Staff
Audience: Students, families and guests
Description: During this webinar, you will have the opportunity to hear from our staff in Kirby Student Center as they describe what students, families, and guests can expect to experience after Orientation. This includes Bulldog Beginnings & Welcome Week, Student organizations, Leadership opportunities, Events & programs, and more.
Financial Aid: Understanding Your Offer
Title: Navigating Financial Aid at UMD
Presenters: Carl Huber, Financial Aid Educator, Bulldog Resource Center
Audience: Students, families and guests
Description: This webinar is designed to review the types of federal, state and institutional financial aid available for students, explore applying by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and step through the UMD process including the key dates for completing your financial aid offer. There will be time for questions and resources provided as you research private and Federal parent PLUS loans as well as details on payment of the fall billing statement.