Advising Updates

CS Announcement for the Week of 5/11/2026

Monday, May 11, 2026 - 10:54
  1. Check your email for the CS Student Newsletter this afternoon! Good luck with finals!
  2. The CS Commencement Social will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 2:30pm in the Iribe Lobby. 
  3. Upcoming Yoga Sessions (on Iribe rooftop/gallery): 
    1. Monday, May 11@ 12PM
    2. Friday, May 15 @ 12PM
    3. Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19 @ 8:45AM
  4. Hourly TA app is now open for FA26
  5. Education Committee and Dept council nominations - Student Rep
  6. The CS Department committee on CS Curriculum and AI is requesting your assistance in evaluating the use of Generative AI in CS classes. We request that you complete the anonymous survey at  https://forms.gle/EKt4WWnz7bXdkndw9.
  7. CS Teaching Award Nominations
  8. Graduation Survey
  9. NOAA conference  (UIFCW26)
  10. Research Opportunity! Seeking 2 undergraduate research assistants

CS Announcement for the Week of 5/4/2026

Monday, May 4, 2026 - 12:41
  1. You made it to the last week of class, congratulations! The CMSC 3rd 3-or-4- credit course and/or first STIC course request form was emailed out last week; submit by noon on May 7.
  2. The final day to withdraw from all Spring 2026 classes is Friday 5/8 at 11:59pm. Please contact your advisor by 4:30PM on Friday if you have any questions about withdrawing from the Spring semester. We recommend talking with your instructors/TA’s before making your final decision about withdrawing. 
  3. Upcoming Yoga Sessions (on Iribe rooftop): 
    1. Thursday, May 7 @ 12PM
    2. Monday, May 11@ 12PM
    3. Friday, May 15 @ 12PM
    4. Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19 @ 8:45AM
  4. Hourly TA app is now open for FA26
  5. Education Committee and Dept council nominations - Student Rep
  6. The CS Department committee on CS Curriculum and AI is requesting your assistance in evaluating the use of Generative AI in CS classes. We request that you complete the anonymous survey at  https://forms.gle/EKt4WWnz7bXdkndw9 no later than Friday, May 8. 
  7. Code: Black Blackfest (May 7, 2026)
  8. CS Advising Survey, closes Friday (5/8/2026)! 
  9. CS Teaching Award Nominations
  10. Graduation Survey
  11. University Career Center Events
    1. May 5 Graduate School Information Sessions
  12. Research Opportunity! Seeking undergraduate research assistants in 2 labs!

CS Announcement for the Week of 4/27/2026

Monday, April 27, 2026 - 11:58
  1. The CMSC 3rd 3-or-4- credit course and/or first STIC course request form will be sent to you by your advisor at noon on Wednesday 4/29. 
  2. CSN goes out today! Check your Terpmail. 
  3. Hourly TA app is now open for FA26
  4. Education Committee and Dept council nominations - Student Rep
  5. TECHNICA Ice Cream Social on 4/29/2026
  6. Code: Black Blackfest (May 7, 2026)
  7. Yoga Event Today!
  8. CS Advising Survey
  9. CS Teaching Award Nominations
  10. Graduation Survey
  11. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. April 28 Taking Control of Your Thoughts
    2. April 30 Successful Study Skills
  12. University Career Center Events
    1. April 28 Senior Day with the Career Center
    2. April 28 UMD Spring 2026 Just In Time Meetup
    3. April 30 Security Industry Association (SIA) - Security Networking Meetup

CS Announcement for the Week of 4/20/2026

Monday, April 20, 2026 - 11:53
  1. Department Council and Education Committee nomination form due Friday, May 8th
  2. CS Advising Survey
  3. CS Teaching Award Nominations
  4. Graduation Survey
  5. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. April 21 Freedom From Perfectionism
    2. April 22 Pay Attention! Tips to Improve Focus
    3. April 23 Coping with Stress
  6. University Career Center Events
    1. April 21 Winning at Money: A Cashflow Game for Building Wealth
    2. April 23 International Terp Career Development - Life After F-1
  7. AIM Symposium Tuesday, May 5
    1. Register to Attend
    2. Sign up to Volunteer
  8. Yoga Event Today!
  9. Maryland Day is Saturday, April 25th!
  10. You are in the home stretch of the semester! We are three weeks out from finals, you have worked so hard and come so far. Hang in there, and reach out to your Advisor and instructors, tutoring services, and/or the counseling center to make sure you have the support you need to get you across the finish line.

CS Announcement for the Week of 4/13/2026

Monday, April 13, 2026 - 11:39
  1. Check out the capped waitlists page in ELMS - this is the best resource for update to date information on if the waitlist for a class is open or closed
  2. CS Advising Survey
  3. CS Teaching Award Nominations
  4. Graduation Survey
  5. University Career Center Events
    1. Monday, April 13 Resume Revamp Interactive Workshop
    2. Monday, April 13 Preparing for Graduate School
    3. Tuesday, April 14 Investing 101: Grow Your Money, Build Your Future
    4. Tuesday, April 14 How to Prepare for an Interview Workshop
    5. Wednesday, April 15 Careers in Health Informatics
    6. Thursday, April 16 STAMP Student On Campus Employment and Internship Fair
    7. Thursday, April 16 Career Panel: Security Industry Association
    8. Friday, April 17 Jumpstart Your Job Search Workshop for Graduating Seniors
  6. Interested in going to med school? BS/MD Information Session on Tuesday, April 14 on Zoom 
  7. AWC Casino Night Thursday, April 16
  8. AIM Symposium Tuesday, May 5
    1. Register to Attend
    2. Sign up to Volunteer
  9. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. April 14 Effective Communication Skills
    2. April 15 Managing Imposter Syndrome
    3. April 16 Dealing With Disappointment
  10. The CS Newsletter is being sent out this afternoon, check your inbox!
  11. Yoga Event Next Monday
  12. You are in the home stretch of the semester! We are four weeks out from finals, you have worked so hard and come so far. Hang in there, and reach out to your Advisor, tutoring services, and/or the counseling center to make sure you have the support you need to get you across the finish line.

CS Announcement for the Week of 4/6/2026

Monday, April 6, 2026 - 13:32
  1. The deadline to drop up to 4-credits of coursework with a “W” grade for the Spring 2026 semester is this Friday, 4/10 at 11:59PM.  Please contact your instructor, TA, and/or advisor or attend drop ins this week if you have any questions about dropping a course. We also recommend completing any course drops by 4:30PM on Friday, so you can have the support of the advising office when making your decision.
  2. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. April 7 Deepening Relationships Through Vulnerability
    2. April 8 Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries
    3. April 9 Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later)
  3. Claude Builder Club @ Maryland Presents: Fireside Chat with Alumnus Philip Su
    1. Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30pm in IRB1116 - Register Here!
  4. Check out the capped waitlists page in ELMS - this is the best resource for update to date information on if the waitlist for a class is open or closed
  5. Casino Night 4/16 by AWC UMCP Ticket Form Link
  6. AIM Symposium 5/5
    1. Register to Attend
    2. Sign up to Volunteer
  7. Summer Internship Information
  8. Today is the final day to RSVP for CMNS commencement, if you have not already done so
  9. CS Advising Survey
  10. CS Teaching Award Nominations

CS Announcement for the Week of 4/1/2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 09:53
  1. Info Week Is Here!
    1. TODAY Wednesday, April 1 - BS/MS Info Session 
    2. Thursday, April 2 - Getting Started in Research
  2. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. March 31 Mastering Mindfulness
    2. April 1 Time Management
  3. CMNS Peer Mentor Workshops: RSVP Here
    1. April 2 - Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Building Your College Foundation
    2. April 2 - From Classroom to Commencement: Preparing for Graduation
  4. CS Advising Survey
  5. CS Teaching Award Nominations
  6. Research database  
  7. Registration Information
    1. Registration for Fall 2026 starts this week! If you haven’t already requested your course permissions or met with your advisor for mandatory advising, please do so soon
    2. Last Day to Drop with a ‘W’ - April 10, 2026
    3. Midsemester grades are available - if you have a midsemester grade of D, F, or U in any of your courses, please reach out to your faculty, TAs, and advisor to discuss how to finish the semester

CS Announcement for the Week of 3/23/2026

Monday, March 23, 2026 - 13:16
  1. Info Week Next Week!
    1. Monday 3/30 - Navigating the Tech Job Market
    2. Tuesday 3/31 - CMSC4xx Info Session
    3. Wednesday 4/1 - BS/MS Info Session
    4. Thursday 4/2 - Getting Started in Research 
  2. Advising Survey now available
  3. Registration starts next week - please request your course permissions at least 2-3 business days before your registration date
  4. UCC@CMNS: Career Conversations: Navigating Your Search Beyond the Fair
    1. Tomorrow, March 24 at 3pm in Hornbake Library
  5. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. March 25 Surviving Difficult Emotions
    2. March 26 Skills for Socializing
  6. Midsemester grades for 100 and 200 level courses, as well as for students in their first semester, will be posted this week. Please check your grades, and reach out to your instructor, TA, and advisor if you have questions about finishing the semester strong.
  7. Masters of Magic at Maryland, Wednesday Night 🧮🪄

CS Announcement for the Week of 3/9/2026

Monday, March 9, 2026 - 15:12
  1. “The Illusion of Self-Driving Cars” - Lecture by Missy Cummings - Tuesday, March 10 at 3:30pm, 1410 Toll Physics Building
  2. “Taming and Conquering Risk” - A conversation with Bill Fishlinger and Dean Prabhudev Konana - Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00pm, Van Munching Hall
    1. Great opportunity for students interested in Data Science, Computational Finance, Actuarial Math, and risk assessment!
  3. Counseling Center Wellness Series
    1. March 10 Take Control of Your Thoughts
  4. Pi Day Celebration - Friday, March 13 at 12:30pm Math Building Rotunda
  5. Robotics and Autonomous Systems minor application open! Best consideration date is Friday, March 13, 2026
  6. Technica 2026 Organizer Applications Extended to 3/11!
  7. Teaching Awards Nomination Form now open! Nominate your favorite faculty, TAs and STIC facilitators today!
  8. STIC Applications are now open 
  9. Spring Break next week!
    1. University and CS Advising Office will be closed on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17
    2. Advising Office will be operating remotely from Wednesday, March 18 - Friday, March 20 🎉