Dear students,

I hope everyone continues to be well and welcome again to the Fischell Department of Bioengineering! Below is the first set of pre-arrival information to help with your transition to UMD. We will continue to update more information through the summer months via this website. Should you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to email us at bioe-graduate@umd.edu.

Create your UMD account: 

Log back into your Graduate School Application Portal to activate your UMD directory ID. After activating your UID, you can set up your university email account. Once your UMD account is activated, please send us a quick email (bioe-graduate@umd.edu) with your new email address; we will send all information there from that point forward.

Registration:

• Register for fall courses via Testudo after getting your directory ID (see item below for course registration instructions). It is best to wait to register until closer to your payroll orientation, so that your tuition remission kicks in.  Be aware of the add/drop deadlines!

• To register for Fall, please fill out the Fall registration form after talking with your PI. 

• You are welcome to refer to the BIOE Graduate Handbook, which outlines course requirements and provides typical course sequences for MS students. 

Save the dates:

Thursday, August 21 ---  BIOE Graduate Student Orientation
BIOE Graduate Student Orientation will be held in-person in Room 3104, Clark Hall on Thursday, August 21. You will connect with your cohort and learn about labs and degree requirements. Place your lunch order here!

New Student Checklist

• Complete online modules:

  1. Complete TerrapinSTRONG Onboarding Course: go.umd.edu/EnrollGradTS

  2. International students should attend any orientation held by ISSS. Make sure you check your email for any information.

• Submit forms required for you to sign up for second semester classes:

  1. Send in your final transcript to the Graduate School (2123 Lee Building). 

  2. Fill out your immunization form and submit it to the Health Center. 

• You can purchase or download discounted computers and free software through the Terrapin Tech program. 

• Get a parking permit if needed through the Transportation Services website. 

• Once you have activated your directory ID and registered for fall classes, you can go get your Graduate Student Picture ID from the Mitchell Building.

Important Dates:

You can find the campus calendar here.