Whom do I contact about Academic Advising and Registration?

UMBC has comprehensive resources to help you meet your academic goals. This page lists offices that can help you make decisions about your academic plans (advising), register for classes, and assist with difficulties you may run into.

Whom to contact	Topics they can assist with
Your assigned academic advisor. (You may have more than one advisor - Check here.) Advisors for Main Campus. Advisors for Shady Grove Campus.	Advising clearance (authorization) to register for spring and fall semesters Understanding your degree requirements Understanding course prerequisites and help with course selection A good place to start for most questions
Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Sherman Hall, B-Wing, 2nd Floor (410) 455-2729	Exploring majors and pre-professional programs General Education requirements Academic difficulty Approve excess credits Advising undeclared majors (Undergraduate Studies) Advising for Allied Health programs
Registrar’s Office Sherman Hall, B-wing, 2nd floor (410) 455-2500	Change your major, minor or declare a track Assistance with Registration and Withdrawals Preparing for graduation Transfering credit from another college/university Updating your personal information, such as preferred name Family Educational Rights & Privacy Veterans, Residency, and Athletic Certifying Obtaining a copy of your official UMBC transcript
Financial Aid & Scholarships Library Pond Financial Aid (410) 455-2387 Merit Scholarships (410) 455-3813	Financial Aid Eligibility Prepaid tuition Satisfactory Academic Progress (For billing and financial holds, see Student Business Services)
Student Business Services Administration Building, 3rd Floor (410) 455-2288	Financial holds that are preventing registration Student billing inquiries Student refund inquiries Payment plans
Learning Resources Center Sherman Hall, Room 345 (410) 455-2444	Tutoring Writing Center First Year Intervention (FYI) Alerts Supplemental Instruction (SI) Skill Building Courses Placement Testing Academic Success Meetings
Academic Standards and Policy Administration Sherman Hall, B-Wing, Room 356 (410) 455-3874	Requests for a third attempt in a class Requests to add a course after the published deadline Requests to change the grading method after the published deadline Petitions to waive degree requirements Help with academic policy questions
Career Center Math/Psychology, Room 201 (410) 455-2216	Explore your career options Explore internships, co-ops, and research positions Connect to employers seeking to hire UMBC students
Counseling Center Student Development & Success Center Center Road between Chesapeake and Susquehanna Halls (410) 455-2472	Confidential assistance with what is troubling you: We assist students who are struggling with a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, uncertainty, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, sexuality, stress, study skills, family issues Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling