FALL 2019 REGISTRATION DATES HAVE BEEN RELEASED!
Remember, your registration date is the day in which you can go into Testudo and register for Fall classes (on your own). However, your advising block must be removed first!
There’s a lot of important in formation in this message– please take time to read it 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.
2. MAKING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT
For those who HAVE declared a concentration:
testudo.umd.edu > Appointment & Registration Status
Remember, your registration date is the day in which you can go into Testudo and register for Fall classes (on your own). However, your advising block must be removed first!
There’s a lot of important in formation in this message– please take time to read it 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.
2. MAKING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT
“Registration” appointments are NOT the same thing as “Advising” appointments.
- Registration appointment: the day in which you can go into Testudo and register for Fall classes (on your own).
- Advising appointment: this the appointment you schedule with your advisor to discuss next semester’s schedule (this should happen before your assigned registration appointment!)
For those who HAVE declared a concentration:
- Schedule an advising appointment with your concentration advisor at least 1-2 weeks in advance of your registration appointment.
- Find advisor contact information/preferences here: http://ensp.umd.edu/concentrations
- You will find your official registration date/time on Testudo – click on “Appointment and Registration Status”
For those who HAVE NOT declared a concentration in ENSP (aka my advisees):
- Typically I would ask that you schedule your advising at least two (2) weeks in advance of your assigned registration date… HOWEVER, I am going to Italy during the first week of April, so I will allow you to make advising appointments with me in March to accommodate for my time away from campus. So as soon as you are ready to meet, you can schedule your advising appointment
- To make an appointment with me, please visit: https://enspadvising.youcanbook.me/
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! 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:
-- "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) in 1457 Animal Sciences Bldg.
-- Contact me if you need permission for ENSP 330 and 340. You must have at least 60 credits completed prior to taking these courses. You must have completed ENSP101 and 102 to be eligible for ENSP330. Please send me your name and UID if you want permission to take them.
-- 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
To check your registration blocks go to: testudo.umd.edu
4. SUMMER TERM
AT UMD:
-- You may register for SUMMER TERM at UMD as soon as you want to – you do not need to wait for your registration appointment. However --> the billing schedule for Summer 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/summer-session/summer-session-calendars-deadlines
SUMMER TERM – ELSEWHERE
-- Please read the following information: http://ensp.umd.edu/advising/permission-enroll-elsewhere
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.
6. ENSP/BSOS REMINDERS
Students in BSOS-sponsored concentrations (Global Environmental Change, Land Use, Marine and Coastal Management, Politics & Policy, and Society & Environmental Issues) please note:
-- You may register for up to 16 CREDITS only until the first day of classes.
-- “Credit overloads” will NOT be allowed
-- Waitlists will be strictly enforced.
Therefore: PLEASE REGISTER THOUGHTFULLY if you are in a BSOS-sponsored Concentration.