How to Register

Advising

Academic advising is available to assist with questions regarding major requirements, plan of study, course schedule, GENED requirements, graduation and more. Students should meet with their program advisor every semester prior to registration.

Program Courses

Class Schedule

Classes take place during regular business hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F. Occasionally, final exams take place on a Saturday.  A typical class schedule can be seen below (schedules are subject to change):

Coursework Information

View a typical two-year plan, along with course descriptions (schedules are subject to change).

View UMD Courses Offered at Shady Grove

To determine course offerings, meet times and more, follow these steps:

  1. Visit: Testudo (UMD’s Schedule of Classes)
  2.  Select filter Term; then, choose the semester and year
  3. Select filter Location/Program; then select Shady Grove 

Registration Information

For registration guidelines, including add/drop, blocks, grading method, and more, see Register for Classes.

Additional Resources

Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office

The Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office at the College Park campus is accessible to all enrolled Biological Sciences undergraduates. Students interested in pursuing a career in a health profession can set-up an appointment to discuss their interests and to learn more about the application process for medical, dental, pharmacy, or allied health professional school programs. The office also offers workshops and events; at least one is held at the Shady Grove campus in the fall or spring semester.

Macklin Center for Academic Success

The Biological Sciences program is committed to the success of all its students and encourages them to take full advantage of the variety of academic resources that USG has to offer. The Macklin Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides students with several academic assistance programs, including reading and writing help, peer tutoring, and guided study sessions. Additionally, CAS offers various workshops on time management, and efficient learning strategies to help students improve their study habits. See the Macklin Center for Academic Success.