Opportunities & Policy
What’s the maximum number of credits for engineering students at UMD after their first semester?
18
Ture or False: Once students submit the advising plan, it's set. They cannot change it anymore.
False.
Where can I go for a resume critique?
Engineering Career Service
What platform do we use for advising-- where should you upload your advising plan?
ELMS
What is the name of UMD mascot and what is it?
Testudo is a a diamondback terrapin.
What form should students fill out to enroll in a winter or summer course at a community college?
Permission to Enroll form (PTE)
True or False: Registration block will be immediately lifted after meeting with faculty advisor.
False.
Where is the counseling center located, and how far is it from our current location?
Shoemaker Building; less than 20 minutes walk.
Biocomputational Engineering program is the first in the nation to be ABET accredited. Where is it located?
Shady Grove.
True or false: McKeldin Mall is the largest academic mall in the United States.
True!
True or False: "C-" is the passing grade for all the major required courses.
Yes
Tommy is registered for MATH141, but he found out that all his friends are taking a different section that is currently full. What should Tommy do?
Stay in current section; or drop that section, and add himself to the waitlist.
Which country has the highest number of students studying abroad from our institution?
Spain
What course would help you identify what electives to take?
BIOE221
What is the ranking of UMD's BIOE program nationwide among public university bioengineering and biomedical engineering undergraduate programs in 2024?
10
What is the deadline to drop a class, and will it be marked on my transcript?
11/4. W
True or False: BSCI330 would count as a Bioscience elective.
False
How many libraries are on the College Park campus? Can you name one and its location?
STEM in Math. 6 libraries.
What is the name of the Research credit for BIOE students?
BIOE399
How many bronze Testudo statues are there around UMD campus?
6
What is included in the 45 credit review?
Gen Chem 1, ENES100, MATH141, PHYS161, GPA2.0
What are the 4 tracks in BIOE?
Biotechnology and Therapeutics Engineering, Biomechanics & Biomaterials, Biomedical Instrumentation, Pre-Health Professions, and Bioengineering Studies (non-track)
Name 2 Engineering student organizations/ groups.
BMES, AEMB, iGEM, EWB...
Name 4 programs/ opportunity on campus you could consider participating in to enrich your college life....
study abroad, minor/ double major, BS/MS, co-op or internship, student org.
Which is NOT included in "Fear the Turtle" flavor in the Dairy? Caramel, pecans, chocolate, mint?
Mint