Summer Session

Directions

• Access TerpEngage-EXST Forms.
  • Select My Forms.
  • Select Start New Form.
  • Open Select Form Type: From the drop-down menu, select Summer Undergraduate Visiting Student Application.

Guidelines and Assistance

• New applicants must create an account.
• Former students: Reactivate your Directory ID via the Former Student Identity Verification website. After reactivation, set a passphrase and log in to the TerpEngage-EXST Forms Portal.
  • Note: Per University policy, a student’s email of record is set to a UMD TERPMail account. All University communication will be sent to this address including admission notices. For assistance accessing this account, contact the IT Services Desk.
• Need assistance? Information is posted on TerpEngage website page.

Application Deadlines

• Application deadlines are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions.
• Undergraduate students who attended UMD in a previous Summer or Winter Session must submit a new application. Admission was only for that specific session and year.
• Students who require their institution’s permission to take a course at UMD must apply by the posted deadline even if the institution has not yet provided such permission.

Application Fee and Fee Waiver

• A $75 non-refundable application fee is required. Admission is for this specific session/year.
• For secure payment processing, a one-time security code is required to submit payment. Students will be prompted to enter an email address to receive this code.
  • Note: Code delivery may be delayed by several minutes. Once received, the code should be entered on the "Verify Your Identity" page to proceed with payment submission.
• Undergraduate students who attended UMD in a previous Summer or Winter Session are eligible to receive an application fee waiver. Contact summer@umd.edu. Include your full name and request for an application fee waiver. Upon verification of attendance, a waiver code will be sent.

Processing Time and Notification

• Allow a minimum of three business days, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm., to process the application.
• An email acknowledging receipt is sent to the email provided on the application.
• Upon admission, registration instructions are sent to the email provided on the application. Check the spam folder.

Transcripts and Grades

• Transcripts are not required for the application.
• If the course has listed pre- or co-requisites or has a registration block, students may need to provide a copy of their transcript to the academic unit. To learn more, see Course Pre-Requisites and Permissions.
• Strong academic performance is essential for success in Summer Session courses. To ensure students are well-prepared, UMD requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If a student's GPA falls below this minimum, they may still apply. To be considered for an exception, students must submit an unofficial transcript and a brief explanation of the earned GPA to summer@umd.edu.

Overview

• Visiting graduate students who want to register for graduate credit apply through UMD’s Graduate School. For complete information, including deadlines, see Non-Degree Admissions.
• Visiting graduate students who want to register for undergraduate credit apply through the Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.

Overview 

• Visiting undergraduate students follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
• Application deadlines are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions.
• Students who require their institution’s permission to take a course at UMD must apply by the posted deadline even if their institution has not yet provided such permission.

Visiting Undergraduates Must Submit an Application If They:

• Attended in a previous Summer or Winter Session. The previous admission is no longer active, and students must submit a new application.
• Currently attend a community college.
• Currently attend an accredited four-year institution as an undergraduate degree-seeking student.
• Completed an undergraduate degree and want to take a course for undergraduate credit.
• Earned a high school diploma and want to take a course for undergraduate credit.

Other Information

• Tuition is charged at the per-credit undergraduate rate based on residency. See Tuition and Fees.

Former UMD Undergraduate or Graduate Students: Only Want to Register for Undergraduate Courses

• Follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
• This category includes those who graduated from UMD and those who attended UMD as a degree-seeking student in a fall or spring semester.
• Former UMD undergraduate or graduate students are eligible for an application fee waiver if registering for undergraduate courses.
• Contact summer@umd.edu. Former students must include their full name and a brief statement that they understand that this application is for this session only, will not carry over into the subsequent semester, and will not be used to graduate from UMD.

Former UMD Undergraduate Students: Want to Complete a UMD Degree

• This category includes undergraduates who attended UMD as a degree-seeking student in a fall or spring semester and want to return to complete a degree.
• Must re-enroll via the Student Success Office.
• Questions? Email rr-admit@umd.edu.

Former UMD Graduate Students: Want to Register for Graduate Courses

• This category includes those who graduated from UMD and those who attended UMD as a degree-seeking graduate student in a fall or spring semester.
• See Graduate School Non-Degree Admissions.

Current UMD Students

• Undergraduate and graduate students who are currently registered in the spring semester can simply register.

Incoming UMD Students 

• Undergraduate students who have accepted their offer of fall admission can simply register.
• Spring-admitted freshmen who enroll in Freshmen Connection are eligible to register for summer courses but must first contact fc@umd.edu for instructions.
• Graduate students who have accepted their offer of fall admission must contact The Graduate School via email: gradschool@umd.edu.

• See D.C. Consortium of Universities Enrollment. Students using D.C. Consortium Enrollment do not submit the Summer Session application.

International Eligibility

• UMD does not issue documentation permitting study for credit for Summer Session.
• Visiting international students seeking credit are eligible to apply if:
  • Currently attending a U.S. institution on an existing I-20, or
  • Currently in the U.S. having possession of a valid visa permitting study at a four-year institution.

International Undergraduate Applicants 

• Eligible international undergraduate applicants follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
• Application deadlines are strictly enforced. 

International Undergraduate Applicants - Additional Requirements

• In addition to submitting the undergraduate application, international applicants must submit copies of the listed documents associated with their visa type to summer@umd.edu by the posted deadlines.
• Undergraduate Applicants with J-1 Visa:
  1. Passport
  2. I-94
  3. DS-2019
  4. Letter of support on official letterhead from the sponsor granting approval.
• Undergraduate Applicants with F-1 Visa:
  1. Passport
  2. I-94
  3. I-20
  4. Letter of approval on official letterhead from the home institution's international office granting approval.
• Applications submitted by students with Visas other than an F1 or J1: Evaluated on an individual basis. If eligible, applicants will be notified regarding what documentation is required for application review.

International Graduate Applicants

• See Graduate School Non-Degree Admissions.

Terp Young Scholars

• This 3-week summer credit pre-college program is open to rising grade 10 to graduating grade 12. Learn more!  See Terp Young Scholars.

Concurrent Enrollment

• High school seniors are eligible to take up to seven college credits during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• To learn more, including how to apply and register, see Letters & Sciences - Academic Advising. Scroll down and select Special Audiences - High School Concurrent.

University System of Maryland Graduate Students

• University System of Maryland graduate students are eligible for Inter-Institutional Enrollment through UMD’s Office of the Registrar.

University System of Maryland Undergraduate Students

• University System of Maryland undergraduate students are not eligible for Inter-Institutional Enrollment for Summer Session.
• Follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.

Faculty

• Use the Faculty Application and Registration Form.
• Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar via email at registrar-help@umd.edu.

Staff

• See Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students or Graduate School Non-Degree Admissions. 

Tuition Remission

• This benefit is handled by the department human resources representative. See UHR:Tuition Remission.

• If not a current UMD student, students must apply using the Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students or Graduate School Non-Degree Admissions.
• After receiving confirmation of admission, contact Veterans Benefits via email: vabenefits@umd.edu.

See Golden ID Program.

Contact summer@umd.edu. Inquiries or requests must be sent from a student's email of record and include the student’s full name and UID.