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.
Fall 2021
Welcome to newly admitted and returning LTSC students!
Academic Deadlines
- Aug 30 - First Day of Classes
- Sep 13 - Last Day to Add or Drop
- Nov 08 - Last Day to Drop with a "W" (1 course/Max 4 credits)
- Dec 13 - Last Day to Withdraw from the Semester "WW"
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Get updates about opportunities, upcoming events, and more.
LTSC Change of Major Process
Students interested in changing their major to Letters & Sciences should complete ALL the steps.
Business Admissions Workshops
An opportunity for students to have their Smith School application materials reviewed by advisors and get feedback.
Announcements
All students in LTSC must complete mandatory advising requirements each semester. Make an appointment with your assigned academic advisor today!
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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.