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Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC INFORMATION MSPP AFFILIATED PROGRAMS AND CENTERS LIFE AT MSPP AND UMD Course Registration Federal Financial Aid All financial aid, in general, is credited directly to your student account. Most financial aid disbursements will appear on the tuition bills that are mailed prior to the start of the semester, assuming you have accepted the aid and meet all the eligibility. Any remainder after your tuition, room and board charges have been paid can be direct deposited to the checking/saving account of your choice or mailed to you in the form of a check. Should you have any questions about receiving your aid, call the Office of Student Financial Aid at 301-314-9000. Tuition remission will automatically be deducted from the bill of any student receiving an assistantship or certain fellowships. If you receive a bill and the qualifying tuition is not remitted, contact Anthony Savia the School's Director of Finance & Administration at 301-405-6335, email asavia@umd.edu . If you have already been awarded work study you may view available job listings on the Web at http://www.inform.umd.edu/FIN. Students wishing to do their work study at MSPP should contact Anthony Savia. Students may apply for student loans at any time throughout the year, provided that they have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications for student loans may be obtained from Student Financial Service Center , which is located in Room 1135 Lee Bldg., or for more information visit http://www.inform.umd.edu/FIN . Maryland In-State Resident Status The University, not MSPP, determines who is a Maryland resident for tuition purposes. To be considered a Maryland resident, you must meet the following eight requirements for the required twelve consecutive months immediately prior to the last day of late registration for the semester that in-state status is being sought for: Pay Maryland income tax Register owned vehicles in Maryland Possess a Maryland driver's license Register to vote in Maryland Receive no public assistance from any other state Have the legal ability to reside permanently in Maryland For further assistance contact the campus classification office at 301-405-9596. You are strongly urged to purchase a health insurance policy if you are not already covered. Every year it seems that at least one student without health insurance is injured or becomes seriously ill and faces huge medical bills. Please don't let this happen to YOU. You can get student health insurance information at the Health Center web site www.inform.umd.edu/health/ or by calling the Health Center at 301-314-8165. Students with graduate assistantships or who are otherwise employed by the University are entitled to subsidized health insurance. For more information, contact Anthony Savia between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 301-405-6335 or via email at asavia@umd.edu . Students looking for housing and/or roommates should visit the Office of Commuters Affairs and Community Service (301-314-3645) in 1110 Stamp Student Union or go to www.cacs.umd.edu/OCH/. The Office can provide computer printouts of available housing based on the preferences of each individual student (amount of rent number of rooms, proximity to shuttle bus routes, etc.). Announcements for available housing are also placed on a bulletin board outside of that office. The Diamondback, the campus newspaper, also carries advertisements for housing and roommates. Students may obtain a student photo ID at the registration information counter on the 1st floor of the Mitchell Building , Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Your student ID card must be shown when using most campus services and facilities, including the library and the campus recreation center. Additionally your ID card must be used when entering Van Munching Hall between 11pm and 6am. If you have questions, please contact Wendy VanSickler at 301.405.6226 or by email at wendyis@umd.edu . Parking permits are available at the Department of Transportation Services, level 1 of Regents Drive , Garage Building #202. The Lobby hours are Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can also register for a parking permit online at www.inform.umd.edu/CampusInfo/Departments/DSP . For additional information please contact the office at 314-PARK (7275). The closest student lot to MSPP is Lot 1. Vehicles must display parking permits to be able to park in non-metered spaces in the parking lots. If you do not display a parking permit YOU WILL BE TICKETED. Although there are several parking meters around MSPP for public use, students that drive are encouraged to purchase a permit, as tickets and meters can be very expensive. The requirements for each degree program are revised and published each academic year. Students may elect to meet any full set of degree requirements in effect since their entrance into the degree program. Please be sure to carefully review all requirements. MPP/MBA Students wishing to enter the MPP/MBA programs must be accepted by both the Maryland School of Public Policy and the Robert H. Smith School of Business separately. This requires two separate applications which are evaluated independently. Students in one program may apply to the joint program any time prior to the completion of half of the credits needed to graduate from either program. The 66 credit program (33 credits are taken in each school) usually takes three years to complete. Students interested in the dual degree program should speak with someone in the Student Affairs office or call or visit the MBA office of the RHS School of Business, located on the second floor east wing of Van Munching Hall (301-405-2279). MPP/JD Students wishing to enter the MPP/JD program must be admitted by both the University of Maryland School of Law (located in Baltimore) and the Maryland School of Public Policy separately. Two separate applications and application fees must be filed for consideration. Students initially admitted to one program may apply to the other any time prior to the completion of half of the credits needed to graduate from either program. Generally, dual degree students spend their first year completing MPP requirements at the College Park campus and the second year completing first year law courses at the Baltimore campus, or vice versa. The third and fourth years are divided between the two schools. Students must complete 75 credits of which 39 credits are at the Maryland School of Public Policy (including core, specialization, and elective courses). For more information about the LMPP dual degree program, contact the Student Affairs office or the Patricia Scott at law school admissions office at the University of Maryland School of Law at 410-706-3492. The University is an academic community. Its fundamental purpose is the pursuit of knowledge. Like all other communities, the University can function properly only if its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Essential to the fundamental purpose of the University is the commitment to the principles of truth and academic honesty. Accordingly, the Code of Academic Integrity is designed to ensure that the principle of academic honesty is upheld. According to University rules, academic dishonesty consists of any of the following acts: Facilitating Academic Dishonesty : intentionally or knowingly attempting to help another to violate any provision of the Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism : intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in any academic exercise. If an instructor believes that a student may have committed an act of dishonesty, the instructor is compelled to report the incident to a central office that will investigate and make a final decision. Sanctions can be severe, so students should be sure to understand what is meant by academic dishonesty and avoid it all costs. More information on matters related to academic integrity is available at www.inform.umd.edu/campusInfo/Departments/SPO . Academic Performance Requirements The University of Maryland requires all graduate students to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 without taking any pluses or minuses into account. In addition, MSPP requires that a master's student achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average in his/her core courses taking any pluses or minuses into account, and that they have no more than one “C” (i.e., C-, C, C+) in his/her core courses. Students in danger of not meeting any of these requirements should see their advisor as soon as possible. Often a student will be permitted to retake a course to meet these requirements. In such cases, both grades will appear on the transcript, but only the most recent grade will be figured into the grade point averages referred to above. It is the firm policy of the School to work closely with students who are struggling academically to find a way of helping them successfully complete their degree. If the Director of Student Affairs decides that, despite these efforts, a student is unlikely to meet the academic performance requirements in a reasonable time period, that student may be asked to leave the program. In such cases, the student may appeal the decision to Dean Steve Fetter. Requests to waive degree or specialization requirements for other than published reasons (e.g., mid-career master's students are eligible to waive one core course in some circumstances) are rarely granted and may not be made by faculty advisors. Requests to waive PhD requirements should be made to the Director of the Ph.D. Program (I.M. Destler), requests to waive master's degree requirements should be made to the Executive Dean (William Powers), and requests to waive specialization requirements should be made to the appropriate specialization director. Graduate students are charged for courses by the credit hour. If the course is dropped the first day of classes and later, a percentage charge and/or complete charge for the course will be imposed. Prior to the first day of classes: 100% refund During the first five days of classes: 80% refund Anytime after the first five days of classes: 0 % refund IMPORTANT NOTES First ten days of classes : Students will not be charged to drop and add a course if they are of equal credit value, for example dropping PUAF 610 and adding PUAF 611 (both three credit courses), and if they are processed on the same day. This is considered an even exchange. Remember, to avoid additional charges when dropping and adding, BOTH the drop and the add must be done during the same day. The total number of credits dropped and added must be equal. After the first ten days of classes : Even exchanges of dropped and added credits will not be accepted. Courses added and dropped after the 10th day of classes will be charged as follows: Zero refund for the drop, and 100% charge per credit for any adds . At least one section of each core course is generally offered every fall and spring semester and at least one section of each core course is offered after 4:00pm each academic year. Generally, at least one section of each course required for a specialization is offered each academic year. Electives may change yearly or only be offered in some years depending on instructor availability and expected demand. Due to the last-minute shifting schedules of MSPP instructors engaged in the policy arena, course schedules tend to not firm up until approximately two months before the start of each semester. Students should periodically verify that any schedule changes have not affected them. Students wishing to study subjects that are not covered in depth in any available course should consider creating an “independent study.” An interested student must first find an MSPP professor with expertise in the subject matter who is able and willing to oversee the independent study. (Professors do not receive credit towards course load requirements by overseeing independent studies. Many, nonetheless, enjoy working with individual students on topics of mutual interest.) The student and the professor then develop a “syllabus” for the course outlining: (a) the purpose of the course, (b) the course assignments (readings, papers, exams, etc.), (c) what roles the professor will play, and (d), the date by which the assignments must be completed. The sophistication and quantity of work under an independent study must approximate those of a regular course. Because an independent study does not have nearly as much “class time,” this usually means there are significantly more readings and papers in an independent study than in a regular course. Both the student and the faculty member must then sign the proposed syllabus, and submit it to Executive Dean William Powers for approval. Once the syllabus is approved the student may register for PUAF 798B (usually 3 credits) under the professor's unique section number. Policies Regarding Non-MSPP Courses Students may fulfill electives and some specialization requirements through courses taken outside of MSPP. To be eligible, courses must be graduate-level, public-policy related, and not significantly duplicative of another course the student is counting towards his/her degree. To ensure that the courses will count toward their degree, students must obtain written approval as provided below. To ensure that a course will also meet a specialization requirement, students must also obtain the written approval of their specialization director. Prior to registering for other UMCP courses, students must receive written permission from both their advisor and the Assistant Dean and Director of Student Affairs Ms. Elisabeth El-Khodary. The University of Maryland belongs to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which also consists of: American University Students enrolled in these institutions are able to take classes at the other campuses, have the credit considered residence credit at their own institution, and be charged tuition at their own institution's rate. To register for consortium courses, students must obtain permission and consortium registration forms from the Student Affairs office (2101 VMH), obtain their advisor's signature, and submit both forms to Ms. Elisabeth El-Khodary, the Assistant Dean and Director of Student Affairs. Approvals are made on a course-by-course basis, but under no circumstances may consortium courses count for more than 25% of the student's degree program. Tuition remission credit may not be used for courses taken through the consortium. Subject to the approval of their advisor and the Assistant Dean and Director of Student Affairs Ms. Elisabeth El-Khodary, students may transfer eligible courses taken prior to entering their MSPP degree program or taken at other institutions (other than Consortium courses taken while an MSPP student). Transfer credits that have been applied towards another degree, or that are five or more years old, are not eligible. While there are no transfer limits on UMCP courses taken while in another UMCP degree program, only twelve (12) credits of UMCP courses taken while in a non-degree seeking status (Advanced Special Students) may be transferred. Only six (6) credits of graduate work may be transferred from a non-UMCP institution (unless the program has special approval, such as Consortium courses). Moreover, the student's advisor or the Director of Student Affairs may limit the total number of courses transferred from all sources. Arrangements to have previously earned credit transferred should be made during a student's first two semesters at MSPP. See the Director of Student Affairs for additional information. Generally, a B-, B, or B+ is a “typical” grade in an MSPP course and indicates that the student appears to understand most of the course materials. An A- or higher generally indicates that the student not only understands the material but is able to build upon it conceptually. Lower grades indicate one or more significant holes in the student's mastery of the material. Students receive no credit for courses in which they receive a grade of D+ or lower. Instructors have sole discretion as to whether to permit a student to delay completion of a course and receive a temporary mark of “I” until the course is completed. An instructor may grant an incomplete only when a student's work has been qualitatively satisfactory but, because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student's control, the student has been unable to complete some small portion of the coursework. An incomplete generally must be completed by at least the last day of final exams of the following semester. Students seeking an incomplete should obtain an incomplete contract form from the Student Affairs office and describe on the contract what work remains to be done and by when it will be completed. The contract must then be approved and signed by the student and the instructor. The student should submit a copy of this agreement to the Office of Student Affairs . The University will not permit students to graduate during a semester in which they are not registered. Thus, if an incomplete grade prevents a student from graduating in what was to have been the student's last semester, the student must register and pay for at least one credit in the semester in which he/she then plans to graduate. Students who believe they have received an improper final grade should promptly discuss their concerns with the instructor. If unable to resolve the problem with their instructor, students should then contact Executive Dean William Powers in 2101 Van Munching Hall or by email at wpowers@umd.edu. Depending on the situation, he will attempt to mediate the dispute and/or suggest the student institute a formal appeal. A formal appeal must be made in writing within twenty days of the first day of instruction of the next semester (excluding summer) to the Dean of the Graduate School and contain: (1) the course title and number, (2) the instructor's name, and (3) a statement detailing why the grade is believed to be arbitrary and capricious as defined by university policy and provide all relevant supporting evidence. A copy of the University's policies on reviewing grades is available at www.inform.umd.edu and through the Student Affairs office. Grade reports will not be mailed automatically to students. You can obtain semester grade information by way of the Internet www.testudo.umd.edu. If you are unable to access grade information using Testudo you may request an official transcript via mail or fax. Requests should be sent to Registrar's Office, Attn: Transcripts, 1101 Mitchell Building , University of Maryland , College Park , MD 20742 , Fax 301-314-9568. Be sure to include your full name, Student Identification Number (SID), dates of attendance, the address where you want the transcript sent and your signature. Buying Books and Course Packets New and used books as well as course packets may be purchased at the University Book Center located in the Stamp Student Union. The number for the bookstore is 301-314-Book and its hours are: Monday & Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. During the first two weeks of classes, the University Bookstore hours vary. New and used books may also be purchased from the Maryland Book Exchange located on the corner of College Avenue and Route 1 in College Park . There are seven libraries on campus. The McKeldin Library is the primary library used by MSPP students. Services and collections include reference, government documents, graduate reserves, special collections and periodicals. The McKeldin phone number is 301-405-0800 and information desks are on the first and second floors. The hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. A limited number of assigned study carrels are available for graduate students. For information regarding study carrel assignments and to obtain an application, go to the Public Service Division Office on the third floor of McKeldin. Hornbake is the undergraduate library, and its phone number is 301-405-9257. The information desk is on the first floor. The hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Libraries offer access to numerous electronic databases. Many are available remotely from home or office. These include the full text of Congressional Quarterly, Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, and Congressional Universe (full text hearings, reports and documents). You can access these electronic resources at www.lib.umd.edu. The home page also gives information on library hours, services and policies. Ms. Gerri Foudy is the Libraries' liaison to MSPP and has established a Public Policy Graduate Student Orientation on-line at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/MCK/TUTOR/puaf.html . Contact her if you have questions about library collections, services, and research at 301-405-9028, email: gfoudy@umd.edu . MSPP AFFILIATED PROGRAMS AND CENTER S Students have many opportunities to become involved in the various programs and projects sponsored by the Maryland School of Public Policy. A sampling of current MSPP programs is provided. If you are interested in participating in one of these programs, please contact the appropriate director. The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, directed by Interim Director Mark Sagoff, conducts conceptual and normative research into the values and concepts that underlie public policy. Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM), directed by Professor John Steinbruner, conducts research and educational activities in the fields of international peace, security, and economic policy. Welfare Reform Academy , directed by Professor Douglas Besharov helps state and local officials, private social service providers, and other interested parties take full advantage of the new welfare reform law. The Norman and Florence Brody Family Foundation Public Policy Forum, coordinated by Professor Douglas Besharov brings renowned leaders and public policy experts to the University of Maryland to increase discussion of topics of national and international importance. Office of Executive Programs (OEP) directed by Tom Kennedy, addresses the changing needs of public institutions and the rapidly changing public policy environment through tailored executive programs. Center for Public Policy and Private Enterprise (CPPPE) is directed by the Vice President for Research Jacques Gansler, conducts research on the intersection between the public and private sectors, and promotes ways for each sector to better support the other. National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education conducts research and educational programs to promote more environmentally-friendly economic development. Professor Gerritt Knaap is the Executive Director. The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) directed by Peter Levine, promotes research on civic engagement and disengagement among Americans between the ages of 15-25. The MSPP Office of Career Services offers career development assistance to students and alumni. Specific services include: The William Donald Schaefer Internship Program: This program provides MSPP students opportunities for experience-based learning through internships with non-profit, governmental and community based organizations that are unable to fund interns. MSPP strongly encourages all students to participate in a professional internship. Internships are an important complement to classroom study because they provide students an invaluable opportunity to gain professional skills, develop career contacts, and apply many of the concepts developed during their studies to real-life situations. Due to the competitive nature of the job market, students should start looking for an internship at least 3-4 months prior to the desired starting date. Career Counseling: Sessions typically include assistance with clarification of career goals, resume and cover letter review, suggestions for networking, advice on job/internship search strategy and assistance with interviewing. Maryland School of Public Policy Career Services Web Site: This web site has links to career related web sites, full-time jobs, internships and other helpful information. http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/career . eRecruiting: Full time jobs and internships are posted on our password-protected site at www.erecruiting.com . This is your key source for internships, jobs, and on-campus interviews. Career Workshops: These job search skills and strategies workshops are for both first and second year students, and are designed to help students gain a competitive advantage when seeking jobs. Maryland Mentor Program: Senior level executives from the public, private and non-profit sectors volunteer to mentor public policy students. Career Resource Library: To facilitate students' job search, we keep books and periodicals that list internships and full time jobs; guides to writing cover letters and resumes; guides to getting government jobs, as well as jobs in the non-profit sector, environmental arena and international fields; and numerous employer literature files. Career Networking Night: Each year, MSPP sponsors a Career Networking Night as a valuable tool for current students to meet alumni and employers working in various employment sectors. For additional information contact C. Bryan Kempton, Associate Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations at 301-405-4845, email bkempton@umd.edu. Bulletin boards throughout MSPP provide information on upcoming speakers, course changes, fellowships, job opportunities, etc. We also notify students via email and student mailboxes. Each student has a mailbox in the MSPP Atrium lobby. Because important memos are often distributed through e-mail and the student mailboxes, students should check their e-mail and mailboxes frequently. Faculty and staff mailboxes are located in Suite 2101 (The Dean's Suite). Also check the calendar at http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu . Student computer labs are located throughout the University of Maryland . These locations are listed at http:/www.inform.umd.edu/CompRes . Lab hours are generally: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Labs may be reserved for classes during the week, so consult the bulletin board outside the lab for schedule changes. These computers are on a first come, first serve basis. Print Authorization is required in all rooms to use the printers. Each lab has an available First Aider to answer questions concerning the computer lab. MSPP has several additional computers for student use. The computers are located in Room 1109. You will need your ID card to enter this room. Computers in Room 1109 are on a first come, first served basis. Do not bring food or drinks into the lab. Please keep the lab clean and neat. Do not leave unattended items in the lab. The building is open from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. If you need to use the lab after 11:00 p.m. please see a Student Affairs staff member for written permission, which should be presented upon request of the University Police. When you first enroll, you will be given a Mail@UMD computer account, which enables you to communicate electronically with your classmates and professors, as well as with the outside world. The system is also used to pass along class notes, jobs, and other important information. Because many important notices appear only on email, we strongly recommend that you check your email on a regular basis. If you have any issues related to these accounts you should contact Sam Corvah, Director of Information Technology Support at 301-405-3511, sjcorvah@umd.edu . The Community Lounge is located in Room 1113. This lounge is for faculty, staff and student use. Please make every effort to keep the lounge clean and neat. Do not leave unattended items in the lounge. Please contact the main office for the code the lounge. On occasion, this room is reserved for School-wide events or MSPP Board Meetings. In response to student requests, lockers have been added as part of the School of Public Policy expansion and renovation. The new lockers are located in the 2nd floor Atrium overlooking Tyser Auditorium. The 100+ lockers are available on a first come first served basis for all MSPP students. The following policies apply: Students must provide their own locks. Food and other perishable items should not be stored overnight. All lockers must be cleared out by the last day of final exam week. ~Locks left after this date will be cut and contents discarded. ~The student will be billed for the cost of cutting the lock. The Maryland School of Public Policy is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Additionally, a bulletin board is provided in the space where the lockers are located for posting information regarding lectures, meetings and other MSPP or campus events. Please keep this space clean and well maintained. The South Campus Dining Hall is a nearby food-court style eatery offering a variety of dining options. There are 10 culinary stations to choose from including Bakery & Sweets, Deli, Daily Special, Dining Room, Grill, International, Rotisserie Chicken Plus, Salad Bar, and Vegan/Vegetarian. Late night dining is available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. until midnight. For hours of operation see http://www.dining.umd.edu/ . Rudy's Cafe, located on the Business School side of Van Munching Hall, operates Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays) when school is in session. It offers a variety of hot foods, cold sandwiches, baked goods and drinks. Soda and vending machines are located next to Tyser Auditorium in Van Munching Hall. The Stamp Student Union, on the other side of the main campus mall, has a large number of restaurants, fast food places, and snack bars. Many restaurants are located in College Park near the intersection of Route 1 and Knox Road, among them Bentley's, Marathon Deli, Ratsie's and Santa Fe. The University requires all new students to provide proof of immunization dates for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (M.M.R) and Tetanus/Diphtheria. You will be allowed to register for your first semester; but in order to register for future semesters, you must complete the Health Center 's Immunization form. The Health Center is located across the street from the Stamp Union and provides routine medical and dental care. Examinations and consultations cost $10.00 unless you are covered by MAMSI or another health insurance. Lab tests and X-rays are also available for a nominal fee. A pharmacy is located in the basement and offers both brand name and generic over-the-counter and prescriptions drugs at low cost. Students are required to present their ID and registration cards at the front desk. Center operating hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Some departments such as the Pharmacy, X-ray, Laboratory, Women's Health, Dental Health, Health Education, and Mental Health are not open during all hours of operation. It is best to call 301-314-8180 to confirm their actual hours of operation. Each year MSPP publishes a student directory. The directory includes student photos, addresses and telephone numbers. Photos and other pertinent information in the book will be taken during orientation activities the first week of class. Photocopying is available at Media Express located in Room 2410B, VMH, on the Business School side of the building. Copies cost $0.05 each. The hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. –7:00 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Photocopying is also available to students in the Architecture Building , McKeldin Library and the Stamp Union. Kinko's, located at 4417 Hartwick Road, does photocopying for $0.08 per copy and is open 24 hours. Restrooms for men and women are located on each floor of MSPP on either side of the elevator. The combination to the women's restrooms can be obtained from the receptionist in the main office (2101). It is the policy of UMCP to follow all federal, state, or local laws regarding smoking. This Smoking Policy is in addition to any such policies which may be in effect. Guidelines This policy relies on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers for its success. It is the responsibility of all members of the Campus community to observe this Smoking Policy and Guideline. Complaints or concerns regarding this policy or disputes regarding its implementation should be referred to the Student Affairs office. Students may ride the University Shuttle bus free with their ID. For information on shuttle bus routes, stop by the Office of Commuter Affairs in the Stamp Union or call 301-314-2255 or go to www.inform.umd.edu/shuttle . The closest metro rail stations to the University are College Park on the Green line and Silver Spring on the Red line. University shuttles go to both metro rail stations. UM Culture and Sporting Events The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland is a state-of-the-art facility, designed to serve the music, theatre, and dance divisions of the University. It is a true center of performing arts for regional audiences and national and international professionals. To view upcoming events, see www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu/performances . To purchase tickets call 301-405-ARTS or visit the ticket office Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are discounted for UM students. FALL TERM 2005 Classes Start 8/31/05 (Wednesday) Classes Start 1/25/06 (Wednesday) Summer I Begins 6/5/06 (Monday) |
