2021 Packet for Admitted Students

University of Maryland Eastern Shore: A Historically Black Doctoral Research University

WELCOME TO THE

HAWK FAMILY

ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and welcome to the Hawk Family! To ensure a smooth transition, please make sure you complete all of the checklist items below:

Celebrate your admission!

Click here to confirm your enrollment.

Check your admissions letter for your UMES Student ID number. Save it in your phone (you’ll need it later).

Verify your residency information on your admissions letter. If you believe you are in-state and have been classified otherwise, contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.

Using your UMES Student ID, visit www.umes.edu/newaccount to set up your UMES account.

Complete your housing reservation online using the following steps: Step 1: Log into MyUMES (www.my.umes.edu) on a laptop or desktop (not a mobile device).

Step 2: Click on the Hawkville icon (the burgundy icon that has the image of a bed/house).

Step 3: Select and complete the correct application.

Step 4: Pay $300 deposit with a credit/debit card.

Contact your high school counselor or previous institution to submit your final high school transcript and/or college transcripts eletronically (preferred).

Complete your Health and Immunization Form online and submit using the instructions on the form.

Schedule a time to experience your new home virtually! Visit www.umes.edu/visit.

Stay tuned for a more information from the Center for Access and Academic Success with details regarding New Student Orientation.

WELCOME TO THE NEST

Congratulations Hawk,

You are about to embark on an incredible journey that will not only transform you, but transform the world. At the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) you are the architect of your future. Working side-by-side with exceptional students from all across the globe, you will be mentored by some of the best faculty in your field of study and have access to a wide array of incredible experiences such as study abroad and research opportunities.

As a member of the Hawk family, you will join a community of scholars who are committed to helping you explore your passions, challenge the status quo, and most importantly, discover new knowledge. On our campus, you will have a choice in immersing yourself in the latest techniques in modern patient care, flying airplanes or drones, expanding the world’s knowledge of agriculture, or creating masterful art works. Regardless of your dream, our job is to help you achieve it.

With the Fall 2021 semester swiftly approaching, we look forward to having you join us for this adventure of a lifetime. Please know the health and safety of our students and the surrounding community is our highest priority.

As a result, UMES has invested a lot of financial resources and strategic planning into new safety equipment and protocols designed to keep our students and our community safe. Some examples included free weekly COVID19 screenings, flexible course schedules, and approved activities and events that follow all CDC guidelines.

UMES has continued to be one of the safest campuses in Maryland with a campus COVID-19 positivity rate of less than 2% in 2020..

Should you have questions regarding this next step, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 410-651-6410.

With Hawk Pride, The Office of Admissions & Recruitment

HAWK FACTS MASCOT: The Hawk COLORS: Maroon & Gray

TOP 20 HBCU

Ranked

& Top 10 Best College in Maryland

by College Choice

FINANCIAL AID WE BELIEVE THAT NO STUDENT SHOULD BE DENIED A QUALITY EDUCATION BASED ON LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

A copy of your financial aid award letter will be emailed to the email address provided on your application for admission.

To access and process your financial aid award: Step 1. Access your MyUMES account via www.umes.edu using your username and password.

Step 2. Click on Hawk Web icon.

Step 3. Click on “Student Center.”

Step 4. Under Finances, click “View Financial Aid.” Step 5. Click on “Awards.”

Step 6. If you have been awarded Federal Direct Loan(s), click on the link to accept, reduce, or decline your awards.

Step 7. Accept, reduce, or decline your Federal Direct Loans.

Step 8. Click “Submit.” You must complete this process for your loans to be processed for disbursement to your student account.

Step 9. First time borrowers are required to complete a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling. Go to www.studentaid.gov to complete these.

Awards will be applied to your tuition and fees for the payment periods in which you are enrolled. If your enrollment status changes due to withdrawal, dismissal, graduation, or course load changes, such as adding/dropping classes, your awards may be changed or canceled. You must provide all required documents to the University to receive your aid.

FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE JANUARY JANUARY 15 Priority deadline for FAFSA

MARCH

MARCH 1 State scholarships deadline

JULY

JULY 1 Award confirmation deadline

TUITION & FEES IN STATE Tuition: Mandatory Fees (Total): Room (Traditional Double): Board (19-Meal Plan w/ $200 annual Food Points): Estimated On-Campus Total Cost: *EASTERN SHORE REGION Tuition: Mandatory Fees (Total): Room (Traditional Double): Board (19-Meal Plan w/ $200 annual Food Points): Estimated On-Campus Total Cost: OUT OF STATE Tuition: Mandatory Fees (Total): Room (Traditional Double): Board (19-Meal Plan w/ $200 annual Food Points): Estimated On-Campus Total Cost:

AUGUST CLASSES BEGIN!

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Student Financial Aid | 410.651.6172| financialaid@umes.edu | www.umes.edu/FinancialAid

LET’S TALK MONEY

$5,418 $3,140 $5,624 $4,571 $18,753 $7,915 $3,140 $5,624 $4,571 $21,250 $15,828 $3,140 $5,624 $4,571 $29,163

COST OF ATTENDANCE (COA)

FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS

FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOAN

FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)

SCHOLARSHIPS & MERIT AWARDS

GRANTS

Cost of Attendance is an annual estimate of direct and indirect expenses. This budget includes direct costs which are reflected on your bill such as tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, as well as indirect costs not reflected on your bill such as books, transportation and miscellaneous expenses for the academic year. The University reserves the right to adjust a student's budget based on enrollment or other mitigating factors.

The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is available to eligible parents of dependent undergraduate students and to qualifying graduate and professional students who have completed the FAFSA for the appropriate academic year.

PLUS Loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial aid received.

Interest is charged during all periods. This is a loan that you may be eligible to borrow and is subject to credit approval by the U.S. Department of Education, which will evaluate the borrower's credit history to determine eligibility.

All applicants are considered for scholarships and merit awards. Scholarships and merit awards do not need to be repaid. To view our scholarships visit www.umes.edu/scholarships.

These are federal loans that you must repay to the Federal Government after you graduate or withdraw from the University. Prior to your loan(s) being processed, you will be required to complete Online Entrance Counseling and an Electronic Master Promissory Note (E-MPN).

You may complete these requirements at www.studentaid.gov. Undergraduate students must maintain at least half-time enrollment in order to retain eligibility for all federal loans.

FWS is a federally funded employment program available to undergraduate students who exhibit financial need. The FWS Program is designed to assist students with meeting their educational and living expenses through part-time employment. Due to limited funding, FWS funds are awarded to students on a first come first serve basis. New participants in the FWS program are strongly encouraged to contact OSFA for more details.

If you are eligible for institutional or federal grants, they do not need to be repaid.

UMES PROVIDED OVER $20 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND WORK STUDY IN 2019.

AVERAGE AWARDS: In State: $18,745 Eastern Shore: $17,745 Out of State: $19,745

OCTOBER OCTOBER 1 FAFSA becomes available

DECEMBER DECEMBER 15 FAFSA processing begins

STUDENT EXPERIENCE Office of

Your college years not only prepare you academically, but socially as well.

We offer 70+ student clubs/organizations including academic/career based groups, modeling and dance teams, faith-based organizations, sororities, fraternities and more that can help you make new friends and share your time and talents.

We want to help you create memories that will last a lifetime. That’s why we host big events throughout the year such as our Homecoming, SpringFest and Coronation, along with smaller scale events such as our “Pop Up Concerts” where we have popular artists surprise our students with an appearance and a live show.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Student Engagement and Experience| 410.651.6434| www.umes.edu/CampusLife

RESIDENCE LIFE Office of

We have 4 residence halls that house freshmen students.

Living in our on-campus housing communities has many benefits: 1. Free laundry services 2. Community environment 3. Less than a 5 minute walk to the academic oval 4. Free cable access 5. Friendly and caring staff 6. Live in staff 7. The chance to meet new people 8. Job opportunity 9. Living learning communities 10. YOU BELONG HERE!

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Residence Life | 410.651.6144| reslife@umes.edu | www.umes.edu/ResLife

CENTER FOR ACCESS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

The Center offers a vast array of services designed to support student success from the point of entry to graduation. The staff is comprised of highly trained and caring professionals who are dedicated to helping students achieve academic and personal success at UMES. We offer a variety of different services including the following: • FOCUS Program • Step Beyond Summer Bridge Program • Academic Advising • Academic Coaching • Tutoring Center • Workshop Series • First-Year Experience Program

ACADEMIC ADVISING

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE)

CAAS STUDENT LEADERS

FOCUS (FUTURE OUTSTANDING COHORT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)

An essential element in the success and persistence of postsecondary students. Advising helps students better navigate their academic journey. By helping them to become independent learners and thinkers. Our goal as advisors is to guide students in identifying resources and taking ownership of educational and career goals.

Hawk Mentors and peer tutors encourage personal and academic success by providing establishing relationships with incoming freshmen through the FYE course (Hawk Mentors) and through peer-to-peer tutoring in groups or individualized sessions (Peer tutors).

A program that provides all first year students with solid support & programming to ease their transition from high school to college.

A program to support students who have fallen below a 2.0 cumulative GPA by encouraging them to reflect through journaling, and by connecting them to free support services like tutoring, mentoring and academic coaching.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Center for Access and Academic Success | 410.651.6457| caas@umes.edu | www.umes.edu/CAAS

HAWKPRIDE

CAMPUS CONTACTS ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT | 410.651.6410 ATHLETICS | 410.651.6496 AUXILIARY & BUSINESS SERVICES | 410.651.7747 or 7557 BOOKSTORE | 410.651.6437 STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT | 410.651.6434 CENTER FOR ACCESS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS | 410.651.6215

COUNSELING SERVICES | 410.651.6499 FINANCIAL AID | 410.651.6172 FREDRICK DOUGLASS LIBRARY | 410.651.6621 GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS | 410.651.6507 HONORS PROGRAM | 410.651.3070 IT HELP DESK | 410.651.8445 RESIDENCE LIFE | 410.651.6144 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES | 410.651.6597 STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES | 410.651.7848 STUDENT ACCOUNTS | 410.651.6092 or 6093

UMES OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA

ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Admissions & Recruitment | 410.651.6410| umesadmissions@umes.edu | www.umes.edu/admissions