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Spring 2019 Registration 
 
To find your date/time:  go to  testudo.umd.edu >>  Appointment & Registration Status

Approximate Registration Dates:
  • Priority Registration:  October 25
  • Seniors:  October 29
  • Juniors:  November 1
  • Sophomores:  November 12
  • Freshmen:  November 28


 Now - READ. THIS. CAREFULLY:

1.   ADVISING 
Advising is *mandatory* for all ENSP students, regardless of Concentration, GPA, or credits earned.  
 
  • Please review your ENSP advising requirements and advisor contact information here: http://ensp.umd.edu/concentrations
  • NOTE: Advisors have different preferences re: contact information; some prefer phone calls, some prefer e-mails, at least one has an on-line appointment system.  Please abide by these preferences for the best results.
 
 Remember:
  • Advising Appointment =  this is something you schedule with your advisor.  At this time, you discuss which classes you will take in the spring.  You will also get your advising block removed, making you eligible to register)
  • Registration Date/Appointment = the date/time you are eligible to log into Testudo and add classes on your own (you can’t register unless advising is satisfied first and your block is removed!)

 
 
2.  MAKING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT  
 
 For those who HAVE declared their concentration:
  • Schedule your advising appointment AT LEAST (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE of your registration appointment.  If you are in one of the larger concentrations (like Politics & Policy, Land Use, or Wildlife) or Undeclared in ENSP please schedule your advising at least TWO (2) weeks in advance.  
  • Find advisor contact information/preferences by clicking on your concentration page, where this information is listed:  http://ensp.umd.edu/ concentrations

 
For those who HAVE NOT declared their concentration (less than 40 credits)

If you are registering in mid-to-late November, please WAIT to see me… I prefer to see Seniors and Juniors first since they register much earlier; thank you!
 
If you miss your scheduled registration day/time, you may register at ANY TIME on your own afterwards (as long as you have all blocks removed).
 
 
3.  REGISTRATION BLOCKS 

Verify on Testudo under “Appointments and Registration Status” to see if you have any registration blocks that could prevent you from registering and resolve them as soon as possible.
 
The most common Registration Blocks are: 

--   “VACCINATION BLOCKS”  First semester students - especially TRANSFER students - confirm that you have submitted your Vaccination records to the Health Center.  You WILL NOT be able to register if your “Appointment Status” shows “Vaccination Block.”  The Health Center will remove the block once all requirements are met.  Advisors CANNOT override this block!  Since you may have to contact your family doctor to get the required information, start now!  Go here for more information:  https://health.umd.edu/index.php/medical-behavioral-health/immunization-clinic
 
 NOTE: It often takes 3-4 days to “process” your paperwork, so please turn in your Immunization form NOW if you plan to register on time.

--   "FINANCIAL BLOCKS” If you are blocked for financial reasons, you MUST go to the Bursar’s Office, room 1135 Lee Building to obtain clearance PRIOR to their registration appointment.  Advisors CANNOT override this block.  You can find out what you are being billed for here: https://eso.umd.edu/osfa-testudo/  and “click” on “Account Inquiry.”  NOTE: It often takes 3-4 days to “process” your payment, so please pay your bills EARLY if you plan to register on time.

--    FUNDAMENTAL STUDIES BLOCKS - Students who have attempted more than 30 credits (counting AP credits) and who have not yet completed ENGL 101 (or MATH 113) will have to register IN PERSON, either with me or at the Mitchell Building.  You will not be able to register via TESTUDO. 

--  COURSE BLOCKS:  If you want to register for a course that says, “by permission only,” go to the academic department offering the course.   For example, students who wish to take ENST courses that are required for your ENSP concentration, must go to the ENST departmental advisor, Ms. Shannon Pederson (shannonp@umd.edu)
  •  Contact me if you need permission for ENSP 342 or 330.  You must have at least 60 credits completed, including ENSP101 and 102, prior to taking these corses.  Please send me your name and UID if you want permission to take this course.
  •  Contact me if you need permission for ENSP 400.  You must have at least 90 credits completed; and be in your last or second-to-last semester.  Please send me your name and UID if you want permission to take this course.
  •  If you plan to earn credit for an internship via ENSP386, go here for information and procedures:  http://ensp.umd.edu/internships/internships-must-be-approved-advance

 
4. WINTER TERM – AT UMD

--   You may register for WINTER TERM at UMD beginning on October 23 – you do not need to wait for your Spring registration appointment.  However , the billing schedule for Winter Term is extremely different from “regular” semesters, and you must be aware of deadlines and procedures to avoid dropped classes or unexpected financial penalties. 
 
--  Read the following CAREFULLY:  https://oes.umd.edu/incoming-current-visiting-students/winter-session 


5.  DECLARING A CONENTRATION & GRADUATION PLANS

All Undeclared ENSP students with 40+ credits completed (including transfer credits) must prepare a Graduation Plan PRIOR to registration.   It's time to declare your concentration!!!
 

  • Directions and answers to FAQ’s are here:   http://ensp.umd.edu/current-students/graduation-plans 
  • Send your Graduation Plan to me as an attachment in a Word document.