- Check Your Catalog Year: Your degree requirements depend on your catalog year (listed on the top-left of your APAS report). Forms to update your catalog year are available in MonH 107.
- Review Your APAS Report: Verify completed courses and remaining requirements. Report any missing transfer credits or errors to [email protected].
- Check Your Registration Date: Find your assigned queuetime under the Academics tab in MyU.
- Generate an updated copy of your APAS report.
- Draft a list of prospective courses and questions regarding your course load (too heavy/light).
- Be ready to discuss career or major goal changes (change-of-advisor requests are handled in MonH 107).
- Always email your advisor from your official UMD email account and include your Full Name and Student ID Number.
Note for Freshmen: All incoming Biology freshmen are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration. Advising opens 3 weeks before registration queues begin.
| Course Level | Who to Contact |
|---|---|
| 1000-Level Courses | Email SCSE Advising at [email protected] |
| 2000-Level & Above | Email the specific course instructor |
Use the subject line "Permission number request" and include:
- Full Name & Student ID Number
- UMD Email Address
- Course Name, Number, and Section Number
- PDF or copy of your current APAS Report
- Open Registration: Registration changes can be made via MyU until midnight on the second day of classes.
- Petitions: Academic petitions must be submitted in person at the SCSE Academic Advising Office (Montague Hall 107).
- Important Dates: View official deadlines on the One Stop Student Servics Website.
Department of Biology
📍 207 Swenson Science Building
📞 (218) 726-6262 | ✉️ [email protected]