Frequently Asked Questions
This page contains answers to common questions about this program.
We hope they will answer your questions, but if you still have concerns, please
contact us at the e-mail below.
- Admission
- Earning Credit
- Residency
- Registration for coursework
- Cost
- Bills
- Withdrawal/Refund Policy
- Certificate
- Transcripts/Grades
- More Questions??
1. Why do I need to
be admitted to the University?
1. Every student wanting to take classes at the University must have an admit standing
with the University. All students wishing to earn graduate credit for coursework
must be admitted to the Graduate School at the University. The admission process creates a
record/file for you at the University so you will be identified as one of our students,
and it also provides for some "quality control" in the admission process for our
students. In order to qualify for Graduate School and earn graduate credit, you must have
already earned an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.
2. I'm already taking classes through the University
of Maryland, must I be admitted again?
2. If you are a current graduate student in good standing at the University of Maryland
College Park, you need not be admitted again. If your admission is through another campus
of the University of Maryland System, but not through University of Maryland College Park,
you WILL need to be admitted to our campus.
3. Under what admit status will I be identified?
3. You are requesting an "Institute" admission status for this coursework.
You will not be earning a degree upon completion of this coursework. However, individual departments may allow you to apply these credits to a degree program. .
1. Can I earn credit for this course?
1. One-three graduate credits for approved courses can be earned if you are admitted to the University of Maryland Graduate School.
2. If I want to apply this credit to a degree
program, will it be accepted?
2. The answer to this question must be given by the program to which
you are applying. The coursework is graduate level, but may not "fit" into your
future program, so they must decide it's applicability.
1. I am not a resident of Maryland,
must I pay out-of-state tuition?
1. For this particular program, the out-of-state tuition rate has been
waived, but for any other coursework you may pursue at the University of Maryland College
Park, you will be classified as non-resident and required to pay non-resident tuition
rates. ALL participants in this coursework will pay the same package rate.
2. I received a "Welcome to the University"
letter that says I am a non-Maryland resident for tuition purposes, but you just said that
I don’t need to pay non-Maryland resident tuition rates--what gives?
2. For this course ONLY, you will be charged in-state tuition rates
under a special exemption, but for any other regular coursework offered through the
University, you will be required to pay non-resident tuition rates if you are in fact, not
an official resident of the state of Maryland.
1. How do I sign up to take this
course?
1. Simply complete the form on the web page and submit! We'll do the
rest. However, you will not be accepted into the class and given access to the coursework
on-line until your admission and payment is processed. At that time, you will be
given a user ID and a password to allow "entry" into the course.
1. How much will it cost me to take
this class?
1. Each one credit course costs a flat fee of $289, as of the Summer of 2001. This fee includes all
admission, registration and online charges.
2. How can I pay for the course?
2. You may call the number on the web page, or request that you be called to give your
credit card information. The University accepts Master Card, VISA and Discover cards. If
you prefer to pay by check, make your check out to "University of Maryland" and
mail to the address on the page. Be sure to include your social security number on your
check!
1. I'm getting billed for my course
work but I know I submitted payment information--what happened?
2. As with any large institution, mistakes do happen. Call the help number given on
this page for assistance. You will be asked for your student ID number (social security
number) before you can be assisted.
1. I changed my mind about taking the course. What do I need to
do?
1. If you wish to withdraw from the course and cancel your admission and
registration, you must request "Official withdrawal" from a class.
Official withdrawal must be initiated and acknowledged before attendance in the first
session (module 1). This means that either e-mail or written requests must be
received before the first session begins. Students can officially withdraw
from a course in any of the following ways:
- E-mailing your withdrawal request to "dpruitt@umd.edu"
- Requesting in writing to withdraw from a course or courses. Address withdrawal requests
to: Student Services - Outreach, University of Maryland, 1210 Benjamin Building,
College Park, MD 20742.
- Fax your request to (301)314-9278.
The postmark on the envelope, or the date and time of the e-mail, or the date and time
of the fax, will be the official date of withdrawal. Withdrawals cannot be accepted
over the telephone. Failure to withdraw in the required manner will result in the
forfeiture of any refund and may result in a failing grade.
Stopping payment on checks or canceling credit card payment does not constitute
an official withdrawal or relieve students of financial obligation to the University of
Maryland. Never participating in or never attending class does not constitute
a withdrawal.
The withdrawal request must include your name, student ID number (SS#), address, course
information, and signature, plus a contact phone number for the University to use if
further confirmation is requested.
UMCP refunds 100 percent of tuition and registration fees for courses cancelled by
UMCP.
If a student withdraws from courses, tuition is refunded as follows:
- 100% - if dropped the day before the 1st class/module meeting
- No refunds will be given after the 1st class/module meeting (start date of first module)
1. How will I know what grade I earned in my class?
1 . You will be mailed a grade report upon the completion of the course.
Grades will be mailed to the address on record.
You will also be entitled to an official transcript showing your
completed coursework. You may fax a request for your transcript to 301-314-9568.
There is no charge for this service. In your fax you must be sure to include your
name, student ID (SS#), your date of birth, your signature, and the address to which you
want the transcript mailed.
You can also obtain grades via the Internet. Transcript nstructions are available as a PDF file (Transcript.pdf ).
2. My employer needs to see my
grade--can I have a transcript mailed directly to that office?
2. Yes. You must request that a transcript be sent to your employer by faxing your
request to the University Transcript Department. There is no charge for this service. In
your fax you must be sure to include your name, student ID (SS#), your date of birth, your
signature, and the address to which you want the transcript mailed. Fax your request to
301-314-9568.
1. I heard that I will receive a
Certificate for my coursework. What is this about?
1. The Institute for Technology and Teaching offers an Associate Technology Certificate upon the successful
completion of 6 courses acknowledging your accomplishment. It will be mailed to your
home address. The certificate is issued by the Institute of Teaching and Technology, within the College of Education at the University of Maryland,
College Park.
2. How will I know about courses to be offered in
the future?
2. Our web site is continually updated and new information will be posted as
available.
For a personal reply to your other questions, mail your question to
dpruitt@umd.edu
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