Welcome Terps!
We provide academic advising to nearly 4,000 students to support them in achieving their educational, personal, and professional goals. Primarily, LTSC prepares students to declare a degree-granting major at UMD.
Late Orientation Registration
Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Maryland College Park!
As a newly-admitted student who has confirmed enrollment with the University, you are required to attend an orientation program to begin the next steps for your educational journey. Limited spaces are available and students must arrive promptly for the program which they register.
You will receive meeting information by noon on the day of the program.
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Spring 2022
Welcome to newly admitted and returning LTSC students!
Academic Deadlines
- Jan 24 - First Day of Classes
- Feb 04 - Last Day to Add or Drop
- Apr 08 - Last Day to Drop with a "W" (1 course/Max 4 credits)
- May 10 - Last Day to Withdraw from the Semester "WW"
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LTSC Change of Major Process
Students interested in changing their major to Letters & Sciences should complete ALL the steps.
LTSC Scholarship Opportunities
Letters and Sciences (LTSC) provides two scholarship opportunities to help qualified students fund their studies. Apply TODAY!
Applications are open until May 31st!
Announcements
The Office of Letters and Sciences is open virtually and no advising services will be offered in-person through Friday, January 21st. See the posted information on how to communicate with an advisor in the meantime.
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Explore Majors & Minors
- Take FOCUS 2, a free assessment tool that gives you a complete picture of your interests, values, personality and skills aligned to majors, occupations, and career paths.
- Review comprehensive lists of UMD Majors and UMD Minors to consult all available options.
- Check out the LTSC Major Guides to learn about key features, career options and four-year academic plans for a variety of majors at UMD.