Welcome to UMD Physics!

Hello and welcome to UMD's Physics Department! We are excited to have you and glad you've found your way to this Grad Guide. We hope that this guide offers answers to your questions.

Below is a curated table of content for topics relevant to first year students. This list is by no means extensive, so please feel free to explore the entire website!

Living:

• Living in College Park → Housing and Getting to Campus

• Living in College Park → Finances and Salary

• Living in College Park → Insurance

• Living in College Park → Grocery Stores

• The Fun Stuff → Hobbies and Activities in the Area

School and Classes:

• Formal Stuff → Core Courses

• Formal Stuff → Qualifier Advice

• Formal Stuff → Registering for Classes

• Formal Stuff → How to Find a PhD Advisor

• Professional Development/Learn about Awards → Fellowships and Awards

Information for International Students:

• International Students → Visas

• International Students → Logistics (Bank Accounts/Credit Cards, Medical System/Insurance, Driver's Licenses, Getting Paid/Taxed)

• International Students → Adjusting to a new place (Language, Housing and Living Style, Mental Health)

Mental Health:

• Campus Mental Health Resources

• Health and Wellness → Tips for finding a therapist