Advising Updates

Getting Started on Research & Publishing

• When: Friday, May 9 @ 4:00 PM (Add the event to your calendar)
• Where: IRB 4105
• Who Should Attend: Ideal for BS/MS students and early graduate students
• What to Expect:

Practical suggestions on how to first identify research topics, conduct literature review, find appropriate faculty advisors, and get started on research projects.
How to frame research questions, structure research papers, write good scientific publications, engage the reviewers in peer evaluation, and revise the paper for final publication.

Faculty Organizer:   Ming C. Lin
Panelists:   Mohammad Taghi Hajiaghayi, Alan Liu, and Chris Metzler

You can also join Zoom Meeting
https://umd.zoom.us/j/96453654725?pwd=PX4t00wCjVpmUhnroiWNIKBZbMPtfH.1

Meeting ID: 964 5365 4725
Passcode: 725784

The seminar includes a short presentation by Ming Lin, followed by a faculty panel Q&A.

As we approach the end of the semester, please remember that Tuesday, May 13 is the last day to withdraw from all courses with a 0% refund for this semester. More information on the withdrawal process can be found HERE. If you have missed in-person class sessions or have not completed certain assignments in any of your courses, please note that instructors are not obligated to provide make-up opportunities, extensions, or incomplete grades unless your absence qualifies as an excused absence under university policy. 

In addition, all excused absences must be supported by appropriate documentation, such as a doctor’s note, court summons, religious calendar, or similar evidence. You can review the university’s official course-related policies, including guidelines on excused absences, HERE.  To be eligible for an incomplete grade, students must also have completed the majority of the work for a course with a passing grade, and incomplete grades are up to the discretion of the instructor. Check in with your instructor with any questions if you believe you meet those eligibility requirements.   

Advisors and faculty are required to follow these university policies to ensure fair and equal treatment for all students. If your academic progress has been affected this semester and you believe you may need to adjust your academic plans, we strongly encourage you to meet with your academic advisor as soon as possible to discuss your options.

• Seminar on Friday, May 9: Getting Started on Research & Publishing 
• Teaching Awards Nominations
• Graduation Survey
• Advising Survey
• The 3rd Permission/STIC Course Request Form was sent out this afternoon! You can currently have permission for 2 3-credit (or 4-credit) CMSC courses, and it is your choice whether to use those permissions on open seats or waitlists. Permissions requested by noon on May 12th will be granted by close of business on May 13th. No 3rd permissions can be granted early. Third or STIC permissions requested after noon on May 12th will receive course permissions after the initial requested permissions are granted. 
• CS Scholarships application open now!
  • Eligibility criteria: https://undergrad.cs.umd.edu/scholarships 
• CSN goes out today, check your TerpMail for the updates!

1. Seminar: Advanced Planning & Preparation for Research and Graduate School 
2. Seminar: Getting Started on Research & Publishing 
3. Nominations for student representatives for the Department Council and Education Committee (flyer) 
4. Teaching Awards Nominations
5. Graduation Survey
6. Advising Survey
7. The 3rd Permission Course Request Form will be sent out on the afternoon of Monday, May 5. No 3rd permissions can be granted early. You can currently have permission for 2 3-credit (or 4-credit) CMSC courses, and it is your choice whether to use those permissions on open seats or waitlists. 
8. Capped Waitlists
9. CS Scholarships application open now!

Eligibility criteria: https://undergrad.cs.umd.edu/scholarships

1. Please review our Capped waitlist sections
2.  The 3rd Permission Course Request will be sent out on the afternoon of Monday, May 5. No 3rd permissions can be granted early. You can currently have permission for 2 3-credit (or 4-credit) CMSC courses, and it is your choice whether to use those permissions on open seats or waitlists. 
3. CS Undergraduate Town Hall, tonight! 5:00pm - 7:00pm Antonov Auditorium
4. Maryland Day is on Saturday April 26th, from 10am - 4pm
5. Teaching Award Nominations for Spring 2025 open
6. AWC Casino Night is on Thursday, April 24th!

1. Nominations for student representatives for the Department Council and Education Committee is open!
2. Invitation: Undergraduate CS Town Hall  - Monday, 4/21 at 5:00pm
3. Please check the latest Capped waitlist sections
4. The 3rd Permission Course Request will be sent out on the afternoon of Monday, May 5. No 3rd permissions can be granted early. You can currently have permission for 2 3-credit CMSC courses, and it is your choice whether to use those permissions on open seats or waitlists. 

1. Please complete the Advising Survey emailed to you by your advisor! We would love to hear your feedback to help us continue to improve our services.
2. CSN goes out today.
3. Check your mid semester grades for CMSC courses, and reach out to your instructor/TA if you have any questions or concerns! If you have a D or an F as a mid semester grade in a CS course, please reach out to your advisor so we can help you organize your resources and make a plan to finish the semester strong. You’ve got this! (Your official grades link is available on the Testudo launch page). 
4. The last day to drop up to 4 credits with a W is this Friday, April 11 at 10:59 pm. You can drop up to 4 credits through Testudo’s Registration Drop/Add link independently.  Be sure to select the “Spring 2025” semester.
5. 2025-2026 Scholarship Applications
1. CMNS Scholarships application open now!
1. Eligibility criteria: https://cmns.umd.edu/undergraduate/current-students/scholarships
2. CS Scholarships application open now!

Eligibility criteria: https://undergrad.cs.umd.edu/scholarships

• 4xx Info Session tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1st, starting at 5pm In IRB0318
• Academic Planning Workshop starting at 5:30 on April 3rd in IRB1207
• If this is your first semester in the CS major, you have mandatory advising! If this is not your first semester in the CS major, please submit your advisor’s permission request form for that block to be lifted. Your registration date is available on Testudo.
• 2025-2026 Scholarship Applications
• • CMNS Scholarships application open now!
    
    • Eligibility criteria: https://cmns.umd.edu/undergraduate/current-students/scholarships
  • CS Scholarships application will open on 4/1
    
    • Eligibility criteria: https://undergrad.cs.umd.edu/scholarships
• Check your mid semester grades for CMSC courses, and reach out to your instructor/TA if you have any questions or concerns! If you have a D or an F as a mid semester grade in a CS course, please reach out to your advisor so we can help you organize your resources and make a plan to finish the semester strong. You’ve got this! (Your official grades link is available on the Testudo launch page). 
• The last day to drop up to 4 credits with a W is next Friday, April 11 at 10pm. 
• PA Application is available! Best consideration date  is Friday, April 4th.

1. Check your mid semester grades for CMSC courses when they are posted tomorrow, and reach out to your instructor/TA if you have any questions or concerns! (Your official grades link is available on the Testudo launch page). The last day to drop up to 4 credits with a W is April 11. 
2. If this is your first semester in the CS major, you have mandatory advising! If this is not your first semester in the CS major, please submit your advisor’s permission request form for that block to be lifted. 
3. Check your terpmail for CSN today!
4. Please request your CS course permissions if you have not already!
   
   • If you are interested in taking a graduate course, please submit the departmental exception to policy form and reach out to your advisor if you have any questions.
5. The CS 4xx Information Session is next Tuesday 4/1
6. The Academic Planning Workshop is next Thursday 4/3

1. Your Computer Science Course Permission Request Form will be sent to your TerpMail address this Wednesday afternoon (03/12/2024). 
   
   1. Mandatory Advising Blocks for students who are not in their first semester of CS will be lifted through that form. 
   2. If you are in your first semester of the CS major, please schedule your Mandatory Advising meeting with your new advisor.
2. The advising office will be closed Monday-Wednesday next week (03/17-03/19), and will operate remotely on the Thursday and Friday (03/20-03/21) of Spring Break.

Two weeks until spring break!  

1. There will be a Grad Fair at the University Book Center this week on Tuesday, March 4, & Wednesday, March 5, from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. The event will provide an opportunity to purchase regalia, order announcements, and class rings. There will also be special pricing on diploma frames. Other services include custom doctoral regalia fittings, professional photography, and a young alumni travel agency. The event will feature giveaways, raffles, and light refreshments. More information can be found here.
2. Registration dates will be available in Testudo on Friday, 3/7. This is not when you register for Fall classes, but when you will learn your registration date. If this is not your first semester in the CS Major, you will not need mandatory advising for your CS advising block to be lifted. For your block to be lifted, please submit the Google Form that your assigned advisor will send you on 3/12. If this is your first semester in the Computer Science Major, please schedule your Mandatory Advising appointment with your advisor.
3. UCC Research Event Tomorrow, 3/4 https://careers.umd.edu/events/event-calendar/stem-lectures-lab-life-guide-undergraduate-research
4. CSN will be sent out at 1pm today, check your TerpMail!
5. To reach the undergraduate advising office, please use our new email address: csadvising-ugrad [at] umd [dot] edu