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 2023
- Aug. 25 - Last Day to Cancel Registration
- Aug. 28 - First Day of Classes; Waitlist Check-in Begins
- Sept. 11 - End of Schedule Adjustment (Last Day to Add or Drop Classes)
- Nov. 6 - Last Day to Drop with a "W" (1 course/Max 4 credits)
- Dec. 11 - Last Day to Withdraw from the Semester "WW"
LTSC Change of Major Process
Students interested in changing their major to Letters & Sciences should complete ALL the steps.
University of Maryland Law School Fair
Are you interested in obtaining a Law Degree? Attend the 2023 University of Maryland Law School Fair presented by the Pre-Law Advising Office, the Office of Letters and Sciences, the University Career Center and the President's Promise!
Business Admission Workshops
BMGT Admissions Workshops prepare students as they apply to the Smith School. Advisors review the application process and assist in the preparation for their supplemental application questions.
Welcome Newly Admitted Letters & Sciences Students!
Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Maryland College Park! We are looking forward to you taking the next steps on your academic journey as a fellow TERP! LTSC Advisor Assignments for Fall 2023 have been made! If you have not heard from your advisor by Friday, September 22nd, please email askltsc@umd.edu or call 301-314-8418.
TerrapinSTRONG
TerrapinSTRONG is the University of Maryland’s new onboarding program for faculty, students, and staff. It affirms our mission, culture, and values as a diverse, united, inclusive, and empowered community. All new Terps in Letters and Sciences (LTSC), Freshmen Connection (FC), and Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) are invited to attend Undergraduate Studies’ (UGST) TerrapinSTRONG Events.
Stay tuned for TerrapinSTRONG fall 2023 events created with YOU in mind. The goal of these events is to help you find community here on campus, get connected with the university, and experience a sense of inclusion and belonging as a new Terp.
Terps, Are You Career Ready?
Career readiness includes both academic and out-of-class experiences that help you grow knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for many career paths. Click below button to get YOU ready!
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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.
LTSC Scholarship Opportunities
Letters and Sciences (LTSC) provides two scholarship opportunities to help qualified students fund their studies.
Applications closed on May 31st.
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