The Office of Student Services provides academic advising for current students. Advisors are available to answer students’ questions in the following ways:
Online appointments are for current students in the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation of all levels.
Students can meet with an academic advisor for help with course selection and registration each semester or can consult with an advisor on an as-needed basis.
Undergraduate
The Office of Student Services provides academic advising for current and prospective students. Advisors are available to answer students’ questions by phone, e-mail, or in person (by appointment only). Students can meet with an academic advisor for help with course selection and registration each semester or can consult with an advisor on an as-needed basis.
Some topics our advisors can discuss with you include:
Academic policies and procedures
Applying to the bachelor of science
change of major workshop
Course registration
Degree planning
exceptions to policy
permission to enroll
Provide referrals for other support services on campus
Studying abroad
There is Mandatory Advising for students pursuing these degrees::
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate and the Built Environment
Current Undergraduate Architecture and Real Estate and the Built Environment Students:
To schedule an advising appointment please visit TerpEngage.
Current UMD Students Interested in Changing Undergraduate Major to Architecture or Real Estate and the Built Environment
You can also learn more about the major by attending one of our Change of Major/Information Workshops. If you have any questions prior to attending this workshop, you can email us at archadvise@umd.edu (Architecture) or rdevmajor@umd.edu (Real Estate and the Built Environment).
Non-UMD students interested in Majoring in Architecture or Real Estate and the Built Environment at UMD
If you are interested in transferring to UMD or attending UMD as a first time student, you can learn more about the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and the Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate and the Built Environment by attending one of our virtual Undergraduate Information Sessions.
Undergraduate Advising
Preinkert Hall
7840 Preinkert Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Graduate
Graduate students should meet with their program advisor at least once every semester in advance of registration to review their progress and to plan their schedule for upcoming semesters. Incoming graduate students are encouraged to work directly with their [program] advisor as they transition into their program and select courses for their first semester.
Architecture
Email: archadvise@umd.edu
To meet with an advisor, schedule an appointment through TerpEngage.
Urban Studies & Planning
Email: irazabal@umd.edu
Historic Preservation
Email: skern@umd.edu
Real Estate Development
Email: mdaymars@umd.edu
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning and Design
Email: hiseki@umd.edu
Graduate Advising
Architecture Program:
Preinkert Hall
7840 Preinkert Drive
College Park, MD 20740
All other programs:
School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
1200 Architecture Building
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Minors
Construction Project Management (CPM) Minor
Schedule an advising appointment, or contact cpmminor@umd.edu.
Real Estate Development Minor
Schedule an advising appointment, or contact rdevminor@umd.edu.
Creative Placemaking Minor
Contact creativeplaceminor@umd.edu
History and Theory of Architecture
Contact Joseph Williams: jcwillia@umd.edu