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STUDENT HANDBOOK Table of Contents:
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Each student has the ultimate responsibility for his or her own education. |
Orientation
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences fully supports the requirement that all its students attend a University-sponsored orientation program. These programs are designed to provide incoming freshmen and transfer students with a comprehensive opportunity to learn the information, rules and procedures that are crucial to their success at this University.
Confidentiality of Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, known as the Buckley Amendment, limits disclosure of information from a student's educational records. This restriction applies to the parents of the student as well as other parties. Those students who wish to have personally identifiable information in their educational records (including current course schedule, mid-semester and final grades, and student account information) released to a parent may do so by using student services on the Web at http://www.testudo.umd.edu/ParentAccess.html. Without this annual consent, advisors are prevented from discussing the student's academic record, even with parents who pay the bills.
Prior consent to release a student record to a parent or legal guardian is NOT required IF the student-child under the age of 18 is claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes. Proof thereof needs to be verified annually through the Registrar.
For a more complete treatment of the University Policy on Disclosure of Student Records, consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Office of the Registrar.
Advanced Placement and IB Credits
Advanced Placement (AP) credits and International Baccalaureate Exam (IB) credits are accepted and substituted for required courses based on departmental approval in accordance with the charts published in the Undergraduate Catalog. Both freshmen and transfer students should arrange to have their scores sent directly to the University of Maryland, College Park from the Educational Testing Service; the code is 5814. Students should also inform their advisors at Orientation that they anticipate receiving either AP or IB credits, because this information will affect their placement in courses. Note that students can receive either AP or IB credit for a specific subject area, but not both. A student who has received AP or IB credit for a course cannot receive credit for an equivalent course at the University of Maryland or elsewhere. Duplicate credit must be deleted.
Mathematics Placement,
Early in the Orientation Program, all students, take a placement test in mathematics that is written and administered by the Department of Mathematics. Score results and the student's declared major determine the course(s) for which he or she is eligible.
Advisors CANNOT override the placement test results. Students may retest by contacting the Department of Mathematics. Students who have serious reservations about mathematics are free to begin at a lower level of mathematics than placement scores indicate. Choosing the proper math course based on your placement should be done with the help of an academic advisor. Taking the highest level of math on student places into is not always the course that he or she needs.
Based on the results of the placement exam in mathematics, students may be eligible to enroll directly in one of the Calculus I courses, or they may be required to take one or more courses to prepare them adequately for calculus. The Department of Mathematics offers two calculus sequences that meet College of Chemical and Life Sciences requirements. Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are required to take the MATH 140/141 sequence, which is more rigorous and has a theoretical emphasis. All other Chemical and Life Sciences majors, including those interested in professional and graduate school, can choose between MATH140/141 and MATH220/221. MATH220/221 is less rigorous and emphasizes the application of calculus.
MATH 113 (College Algebra with Applications) and MATH115 (Pre-Calculus) are credit courses designed to prepare students for MATH220/221 and MATH140/141, respectively.
MATH 003 - Students whose test scores do not indicate readiness for college math will take math 003, a self-paced computer lab course that meets 6 hours per week and has a fee. This course does not carry college credit; however, the 3 “credits” do count for financial aid and full-time enrollment purposes.
MATH013, and 015 - Students whose test results do not indicate readiness for MATH113 or MATH115 but who are eligible for MATH013 or MATH015 will take one of those course,. Biological Sciences students take MATH013 and Chemistry and Biochemistry students take MATH015. Each has a fee and meets for 25 days, 5 days a week. The student is retested after 5 weeks in the course. Depending on the results of the retest:
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Students majoring in Chemistry/Biochemistry place in MATH115 for the remainder of the term and receive full credit, or go back to MATH 003 to review for no credit.
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Students majoring in Biological Sciences place in MATH113 for the remainder of the term and receive full credit, or go back to MATH 003 to review for no credit.
Math Placement and Registration for BSCI/CHEM Courses
Success in BSCI and CHEM courses depends on solid skills in mathematics. Students whose scores in math result in a placement in MATH003, 010, 013, 011 or 015 will not be permitted to register for lab courses such as BSCI105, BSCI106 or CHEM131&2. These students will be encouraged to take non-science courses for their CORE (general educational requirements) while improving their background in mathematics to a level that may allow them to be successful in required science coursework. They will also be encouraged to review for and retake the placement test. In the event of a higher placement, their schedules can be adjusted accordingly.
Placement in MATH110 means the student may take BSCI106 or BSCI105, but not CHEM131 & 132.
Orientation Seminar: UNIV100
This course, called “The Student in the University,” is a freshman seminar that assists students in making a successful transition to university life. For that reason, all incoming freshmen must take the Chemical and Life Sciences version of UNIV100 in their first term of study. Other freshman seminars such as GEMS100, HONR100 and ARHU105 are acceptable for fulfilling the requirement as well. Students who select UNIV100 earn 1 credit for a class that meets approximately 10 weeks of the term.
Transfer Credit Evaluations
Students who apply to the University in a timely fashion and are accepted can anticipate receiving a preliminary evaluation of credits earned at other institutions prior to their orientation. Orientation provides an additional opportunity to clarify transfer equivalents. Because catalog descriptions alone may be insufficient to make an accurate determination of course content, transfer students are encouraged to save and be prepared to provide additional descriptive information for previous coursework. For additional questions about transfer course evaluations for courses in the biological sciences, contact the Biological Sciences Program Office, Room 1322 Symons Hall, (301) 405-6892.
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Permission to Enroll
A student enrolled at the University of Maryland, must obtain written approval to take credits elsewhere by using the "Permission to Enroll in Another Institution" form, available in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences Student Services Office. Unless an exception has been approved, students must take the final 30 credits of their degree requirements at the University of Maryland, Coolege Park. No student who has been academically dismissed may receive approval for permission to enroll in another institution.
CORE (Fundamental Courses and Exemptions)
The purpose of the general education requirements of the University, known as CORE, is to provide a broad-based education beyond the more narrowly defined focus of the student's chosen major. CORE requirements are outlined in detail at http://www.ugst.umd.edu/core/.
Fundamental Studies in English and Mathematics - The Fundamental Studies in English course ENGL101, "Introduction to Writing" and the Fundamental Studies Mathematics Course (satisfied by a variety of MATH courses) must be attempted within the first 30 credits and successfully completed within the first 60 credits. Students in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences will fulfill their Fundamental Studies Mathematics requirement by taking calculus.
Exemptions from Fundamental Studies - Students who demonstrate the following are exempt from the University's required "Introduction to Writing" course:
• AP English Language and Composition Exam, score of 4 or 5, OR
• SAT verbal score of 670 or above.
Students who demonstrate the following are exempt from the course required by the University in mathematics but are, nonetheless, required to take courses in mathematics for a major in the Chemical and Life Sciences:
• SAT math score of 600 or above, OR
• AP score of 4 or above in Calculus AB or BC, OR
• AP score of 4 or above in Statistics
• CLEP Calculus exam score of 50 or higher.
(Note: A 5 on the AP Calc BC exam will statisfy both Calculus courses required by the coolege. No additional math must be taken.)
Each Semester
Mandatory Advising
All undergraduates in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences, except those majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry, have an assigned advisor. Students must SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT with their advisor each semester, at least two weeks before registration for the next term. Each student is encouraged to make a four-year plan in advance of the advising appointment and to revise it as necessary.
At first, freshmen are assigned a College-appointed advisor. Transfer students, both internal and external, are also paired with an advisor.
| Note: Majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry meet with an advisor in their department ONLY. They are advised through the Office of the Director of Undergraduate Programs for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Room 1309 Chemistry Building, (301) 405-1791. |
Students who have successfully completed a series of foundation courses are assigned to faculty advisors associated with their major/area of specialization. The foundation courses consist of the following, completed with a grade of "C" or better:
BSCI105 AND BSCI106 and two semesters of chemistry with lab |
In addition, the student must have completed,
or be currently registered for a chemistry course with lab, and BSCI207, BSCI222, BSCI223, BSCI224, BSCI230 or BSCI330 |
Laboratory Courses - To maintain progress toward graduation, Chemical and Life Sciences majors should be prepared to take two laboratory courses each semester whenever possible. It is rarely recommended, however, that they take more than two laboratories in a given term.
Number of Credits per Semester - To complete the minimum 120 credits required in 4 years, some students select 15 credits per term for 8 semesters. New students, both freshmen and transfers, may be encouraged to take fewer than that number in the first term of study at the University. Students who are employed sometimes consider lighter loads so that they will be more successful in earning good grades.
Others, including athletes and students receiving federal financial aid, must register for 12 or more credits per semester. A 12-credit semester is considered full time for billing purposes. In addition, Resident Life policy states that students who drop below 8 credit hoursrisk the loss of on-campus housing. See http://www.resnet.umd.edu/housingavailability/housing_commitment.html for the current details.
Students who select a major in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences are authorized to register for a maximum of 17 credits a semester during a fall or spring term. A capable student who wishes to take more than 17 credits may apply for an exception to policy. (See: Exceptions to Policy)
Peer Mentors
The Peer Mentors are undergraduates in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences who provide academic guidance to students in the College. Their office is located in 1317 Symons Hall. The Peer Mentors assist students one-on-one with making a semester by semester plan of their classes (4-year plan). They can also provide information on academic programs in the College and provide resources on finding internships. The Peer Mentors are available Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm; no appointment is necessary. The Peer Mentors website is located at http://www.clfs.umd.edu/c-undergraduate/peer-mentor/
Course Numbering and Prerequisites
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have satisfied course prerequisites. Prerequisites must be completed prior to enrolling. Please note that many departments drop students from enrollment in courses for which they have not satisfied prerequisites. Co-requisites, on the other hand, may be taken concurrently with a course that requires them. (For more information, see Undergraduate Catalog or Schedule of Classes.) The course numbering system used at the University of Maryland is as follows:
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World Wide Web Resources
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences maintains its own Web site with information about our accomplished faculty and their areas of research, courses, sample four-year plans, special programs, internships, and related careers -- to name a few topics.
The address is as follows: http://www.chemlife.umd.edu |
Many other helpful academic resources are linked to the University Home Page (http://www.umd.edu) and the Testudo Student Services Web page (http://www.testudo.umd.edu/).
E-mail Accounts
All students in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences are urged to apply for a WAM (workstations at Maryland) account, which becomes the default address linked to the student records and registration system.
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences relies heavily on the use of computer networks. LifeLink, our electronic newsletter, informs students, staff and faculty about such important topics as registration procedures, course changes, and academic deadlines. It also lets students know about internship, research and career opportunities. See http://chemlife.umd.edu/news-events/lifelink.html for more information.
Deadlines
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences strictly adheres to University deadlines for processing changes to students’ registration.
- Schedule Adjustment Period - Students may drop and add without record of the change during the first 10 days of classes.
- Special Refund Schedule for Part-Time Undergraduates - Part-time undergraduates are charged for courses by the credit hour. If the course is dropped the first day of classes and later, a percentage charge and/or complete charge for the course will be imposed.
- Prior to the first day of classes: 100% refund.
There will be no charge for courses dropped prior to this date. - During the first five days of classes: 80% refund.
There will be a 20% charge imposed for courses dropped during this period. - Anytime after the first five days of classes: 0% refund.
There will be no refund; students incur the full charge for dropped courses during this period.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
First ten days of classes: Part-time students will not be charged to drop and add a course if they are of equal credit value, and if they are processed on the same day. This is considered an even exchange. Remember, to avoid additional charges when dropping and adding, BOTH the drop and the add must be done during the same day. The total number of credits dropped and added must be equal. [Note that courses taken at Shady Grove and other campuses are not considered in even exchange calculations.]
- After the first ten days of classes: Even exchanges of dropped and added credits will not be accepted. Courses added and dropped after the 10th day of classes will be charged as follows: Zero refund for the drop, and 100% charge per credit for any adds.
- Drop with a "W" – Students are free to drop a course with a "W" (4-credit drop limit) until the published deadline, which falls approximately 10 weeks into a 14-week term.
- Withdraw from the University - Students who have experienced a circumstance of extraordinary interference in their progress are permitted to withdraw from the University for a semester, without grades being recorded. Students are allowed to do so, until the last day of classes for the term. They do risk loss of on-campus housing.
Furthermore, a new University policy on withdrawal that became effective as of Fall 2002 states the following:
- A student in good academic standing (GPA=2.0 or higher) is allowed to withdraw one time without permission from his or her dean. The student may not withdraw again without written permission from his or her dean.
- A student with less than a 2.0 may not withdraw without written permission from his or her dean. The student must then apply for reinstatement in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Problems and Solutions
Who Can Help?
Students who have questions or experience difficulty have many opportunities to find help. A student’s primary resources are instructors and his or her assigned advisor. Beyond these resources are the following:
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The Learning Assistance Service (LAS) of the Counseling Center, 2201 Shoemaker Hall, (301) 314-7693, offers both individual sessions and workshops in such areas as study skills, time management and exam-taking skills. The service also provides assistance with remedial mathematics.
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The University of Maryland Tutorial Database. Contains tutoring resources for many subjects. Maintained by Academic and User Support, Office of Information Technology.
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The Counseling Center Counseling Service, Shoemaker Hall, (301) 314-7651, provides individual sessions with a counselor, particularly in instances where home or family issues are interfering with coursework.
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The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE), 1101 Hornbake Library, (301) 405-5616, provides tutoring and study groups in a variety of subjects, including Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
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The Writing Center, 0125 Taliaferro Hall, (301) 405-3785, offers trained tutors to assist students in planning, organizing and revising written assignments.
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The Department of Mathematics, 1113 Math Building, (301) 405-5053, has free walk-in tutoring for all 100- and 200-level courses in mathematics. Old math exams are posted in their math Testbank. Review sessions for exams are also offered.
Changes of Major
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences Student Service Office, Room 1300 Symons Hall, is the location for declaring Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Science and Policy as your major, or for changing your specialization within Chemical and Life Sciences. To declare a new major outside the College, students simply go to the College associated with the desired new major to process the change.
Grades of "D" and "F" in Major Requirements
Courses that are a required part of the major carry a higher grade standard than do courses that students take for general education or elective reasons. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all courses in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for majors in the Biological Sciences. Students who earn less than a "C" are urged to repeat the class with the deficient grade as soon as possible; they must pass the class to progress to the next course in a sequence.
“M” Sections of Classes
With permission of the department, some students are eligible to repeat certain laboratory courses with the suffix "M." In an "M" section, students do not repeat the lab portion of the course. Registration for such courses (e.g., BSCI105M) is limited. If a student wants to take an “M”section it must be taken within 12 months of the original attempt at the course. In addition, students are eligible to take the "M" section only if the lab scores they received in the previously attempted course totaled at least 80 percent of the maximum possible total. These scores count for part of the grade in the "M" section repeat.
Repeat Policy
A complete text of the University policy on repeating courses is available in the Undergraduate Catalog. At a minimum, however, students should be aware of the following:
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Because the policy is designed to ensure seating to all students, exceptions to this policy are made infrequently. Most students who reach the 18-credit limit are required to declare a major outside the College of Chemical and Life Sciences in which additional repeated credits will not be required.
Incompletes
The mark of "I" is rarely given and is a decision made by the instructor. It is given only to a student whose work in a course has been satisfactory but, because of circumstances beyond the student's control, he or she has been unable to complete some small portion (usually less than 20 percent) of the work of the course. No student who is failing a course is eligible to receive an Incomplete.
It is the responsibility of the student who believes he or she may qualify to request a written Incomplete Contract from the faculty member. All course work required must be completed by the time stipulated in the Incomplete Contract. The "I" cannot be removed through re-registration for the course or through "credit by examination." See the Undergraduate Catalog for details about this rarely given mark.
Satisfactory progress|
students must achieve a 2.0 GPA to maintain satisfactory academic progress. |
For complete details of the new policy, see theUndergraduate Catalog. |
In summary, the following new rules apply:
Academic Probation: A student whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 will be placed on Academic Probation. Students on probation will be required to meet with an advisor early in the probationary semester to develop a plan for improving performance. In addition, any student who is on probation is not allowed to add or to drop courses, or to register, without the prior approval of his or her advisor.
- Part-time students who have earned fewer than 60 credits are permitted to satisfy this requirement in two consecutive semesters.
- Students who have earned 60 or more credits will be dismissed if their cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.
- Normally, a student who is dismissed for academic reasons must "wait out" for one semester before reinstatement.
- Students who have been academically dismissed and who are reinstated will be dismissed again if a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 is not achieved by the end of the first semester after reinstatement.
Making Progress
Degree Requirements
No student of the University of Maryland with fewer than 120 earned credits or less than a 2.0 GPA is eligible for graduation.
All students must complete the general education requirements of the University, known as CORE. Students who enter our college as freshmen must complete a freshman seminar (ex:UNIV100).
In addition, students in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences must complete the following lower-level major requirements with a grade of "C" or better:
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BSCI 105 and 106
- CHEM 131&2, CHEM231&2
,CHEM241&2 and CHEM271&2
- MATH 220/221 or MATH 140/141
- PHYS 121/122 or PHYS 141/142
Majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry ONLY:
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Students must also complete the Advanced Program requirements of their chosen major. For a detailed list of the program requirements for each of the majors or areas of specialization within the College, each student is encouraged to consult and save the appropriate program handout, available in the College Student Services Office. As mentioned, complete sample four-year plans are readily available at http://www.life.umd.edu/biological_sciences/index.html (Biological Sciences) and http://www.chem.umd.edu/UnderGrad/majorcurriculum.php (Chemistry and Biochemistry).
Final 30 Credits Unless an exception has been approved, the final 30 credits of each student's degree program must be completed at the University of Maryland.
Graduation All students must submit an Application for Graduation to the Office of the Registrar no later than the final day of Schedule Adjustment in the term during which a student plans to graduate.
Because the ceremony is intended as a celebration for graduates, their families and friends, no student in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences who is missing required courses or credits for graduation in his or her final registration is permitted to participate in College Commencement. Students who are not completing degree requirements for May or December are not allowed to "walk" in commencement ceremonies.
Exceptions to Policy
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences will consider an exception to published academic regulations and policy only in rare and extraordinary circumstances. Students who feel they have such circumstances can file a written Petition in the College Student Service Office, Room 1302 Symons Hall, and are required to submit the appropriate documentation when filing the Petition. (Such documentation might include hospitalization records, letter on letterhead from a medical professional documenting dates and extent of illness, obituary in the case of death of an immediate family member, etc.) Documentation is verified by a member of the College Student Service Office.
Normally, a decision is made on a documented Petition for an Exception to Policy within 48-72 hours, and the decision is communicated via electronic mail, usually to the student's WAM account.
Special Programs
Internships The EXCELS internship program, housed in the Information Resource Center (IRC), Room 1317 Symons Hall, offers students in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences the opportunity to gain real-world experience that complements their academic studies.
Students can receive academic elective credit (BSCI 289) for internships that have a substantial research or scholarly component. Internship opportunities, both paid and unpaid, are advertised via LIFELINK and are posted on-line on www.chemlife.umd.edu/internship/announcements.html.
Peer mentors are available to help students find internships; visit the Information Resource Center, or contact a peer mentor at lfsc.mentors@umail.umd.edu.
Science in the Evening - The Science in the Evening program at the University of Maryland provides quality science education that prepares Post-baccalaureate students for medical school, dental school, veterinary school, biotechnology/biosciences graduate programs and professional advancement. For more information regarding whether or not this program is right for you, see www.scienceintheevening.umd.edu.
Pre-Med, Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Veterinary Information - All pre-professional programs, including pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary medicine and the like, are designed to provide the necessary academic foundation required for entrance into professional schools. These programs are not intended as an undergraduate major but are advisory in nature. See www.prehealth.umd.edu for more information on Pre-Med and Pre-Dentistry. Information on allied health fields is also available on the website. Visit http://www.clfs.umd.edu/p-undergraduate/pre-vet.html for more information on pre-veterinary medicine.
The Chemical and Life Sciences major who seeks entrance to medical school will be advised during registration by the advisor designated by his or her College. He or she may also consult the Pre-Medical advisor in the Health Professions Advising Office in the Division of Letters and Sciences for additional information pertaining to entrance into a highly competitive professional school program. (www.prehealth.umd.edu)
Advising for Law and Health Professions is located in 0110 Hornbake Library, (301) 405-2793 or (301) 314-8418.
Double Majors and Degrees A student wishing to complete a second major or degree in addition to his or her primary major or degree must undergo a review process that involves the Dean of both the primary and secondary major College. Two forms—a planning form and a Registrar's declaration form—are typically required.
Although some students can complete all the requirements of two separate majors in little more than the minimum 120 credits required for any degree, University policy requires that students who desire double degrees must complete a minimum of 150 credits.
Because of substantial overlap, majors in the Biological Sciences are prohibited from declaring two specializations in Biological Sciences as a double major or degree. It is permissible for a student to double major in Biological Sciences and either Chemistry or Biochemistry.
University Honors Program and Gemstone
This two-year program exposes the University's most academically talented students to a broad liberal arts education and provides challenging Honors sections of major requirements. The most selective of the Honors programs is the interdisciplinary program known as Gemstone. Gemstone brings together exceptionally talented students from diverse majors to undertake a four-year research project examining issues of major societal importance.
Students who wish to participate in the University Honors Program but who were not invited prior to enrollment may apply for consideration after the first semester. For specific requirements governing second-semester consideration, contact the University Honors Program at (301) 405-6771.
College Park Scholars The College Park Scholars Program is a unique two-year, residential/learning program for academically talented students. Incoming freshmen are reviewed for possible invitation as a part of the admission process. Upon admission to College Park Scholars, students are placed into one of 12 thematic academic programs, among which is a program whose focus is the Life Sciences. Because invitation to this particular program is highly competitive, there is no formal procedure for being invited subsequent to first semester admission.
Students in each of the 12 programs may reside in a specialized residence hall, are exposed to prominent experts in various fields and choose clusters of courses organized around the theme of their program. The programs are designed to be both engaging and interactive. After successful completion of the College Park Scholars curricular requirements, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, College Park Scholars receive a citation on their transcript.
Departmental Honors Each department in the College offers a research-based departmental honors program. Students form a close collaboration with a faculty member and define an independent project related to the faculty member's research. Entry to the program is by application, and each program has GPA/commitment requirements for entry. Students typically apply to the program in their sophomore year, allowing for multiple semesters of laboratory research.
To participate in departmental honors, students do not have to be enrolled in the University Honors Program. At the conclusion of the program, students write an honors thesis based on their researchand defend it before a faculty committee. Students who complete the program/defense earn a departmental honors notation on their transcript. For more information about a particular departmental honors program, contact that department’s undergraduate office.
Keys to Success for CLFS Majors
1. Remember to make an appointment with your advisor, as required, two weeks before your registration date. Students routinely receive notification regarding the earliest date and time for registration.
2. Don’t take too many credits. Some students try to take on too many credits and this sometimes hurts their GPAs.
3. Limit the number of labs. Only rarely should students take more than two laboratory courses in a semester, and doing so is never recommended for new students.
4. Be on time. There is a high correlation between students being late to class and late to advising appointments and having a lower academic GPA. Be on time!
5. Avoid poor time management and procrastination. Good students register early, study early, identify potential problems early and seek help early. Procrastination is fatal to well-being and GPA!
6. Pay attention to deadlines. The intent of published University deadlines is to permit all students to have a reasonable and equitable opportunity to make changes to their schedules in the course of a term. Exceptions to these clearly published deadlines are made rarely, and only for documented "rare or extraordinary" circumstances.
7. Remember that a “W” is usually better than an “F”. Some students are convinced that a failing grade in a course demonstrates that "I'm not a quitter," when a judicious "W" or two may have represented a much wiser academic decision.
8. Avoid repeating classes. Students can attempt a given class or group of classes only twice. Students who find it necessary to repeat more often will be required to declare a major area in which repeating is less necessary.
Students who follow these tips will be well on their way to success in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences.
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College of Chemical & Life Sciences * University of Maryland * College Park, MD 20742