{"id":756,"date":"2021-02-02T01:29:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T01:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pr\/?page_id=756"},"modified":"2025-03-17T00:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T04:44:17","slug":"future-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/infofor\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn how to prepare for college at UMES and become a Hawk for life!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re excited that you\u2019re interested in learning more about the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and all that we have to offer. Whether you\u2019ve already been admitted or you\u2019re just thinking about applying to UMES, this page has all the student information you need to decide whether UMES is the right school for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know there\u2019s a lot to think about when you\u2019re preparing for college: From campus safety to figuring out the best majors for the future, trying to make sure that your transition to UMES is smooth can be overwhelming. That\u2019s why this page will point you in the direction of where you can go to find certain student information. Make sure to bookmark this page and return to it often as you plan for and start your UMES college life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About UMES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a rich and interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/about\/umes-history\/\">history<\/a> as a land-grant university of Maryland \u2014 dating back to 1886. Our status as an HBCU located in one of the most diverse regions in the United States shapes our <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/about\/institutional-identity\/\">campus identity<\/a> and makes us who we are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to share that identity with you as you consider becoming a future student at UMES. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DiscoverUMES#p\/c\/116830AC62435087\">YouTube page<\/a> to learn more about what makes UMES such a unique school and community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students wondering how to prepare for college at UMES, there\u2019s no better way than taking a <a href=\"http:\/\/youvis.it\/5q4Z9m\">virtual tour<\/a> around campus and envisioning yourself living and studying here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of our current and future students ask a similar question when they are just starting out on the college journey: What are the best majors for the future and how can I learn more about them? Well, you\u2019re in luck! We\u2019ve compiled some of the most important student info for choosing classes, planning which summer enrichment programs you might join, and keeping track of the academic schedule on campus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/UMES-Academic-Calendars\/\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/Schools-and-Departments\/\">Academic Departments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/academic\/student-right-to-know\/\">Academic Profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/Undergraduate-Degree-Programs\/\">Undergraduate Degree Programs and Majors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/Graduate-Degree-Programs\/\">Graduate Degree Programs and Majors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/cie\/\">Center for International Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/CAAS\">Center for Access and Academic Success<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.umes.edu\/content.php?catoid=30&amp;navoid=923\">Undergraduate Catalogs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.umes.edu\/content.php?catoid=32&amp;navoid=982\">Graduate Catalogs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/Experiential-Learning-Opportunities\/\">Experiential Learning Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Honors\/\">Honors Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/Schools-and-Departments\/\">Schools and Departments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/undergradapp.umes.edu\/psc\/webapp\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/SA_LEARNING_MANAGEMENT.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL\">Search for Classes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Academic\/Pages\/Centers-and-Units\/\">Student Support Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/academic\/community-outreach\/\">Summer Enrichment Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/upwardbound\/\">Upward Bound Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus and Community Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a future student at UMES, you are probably wondering what life on campus is like. Below, we\u2019ve listed some of the most important student info on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Location-and-Setting\/\">beautiful campus location<\/a> and the amenities available. If you\u2019ve been admitted to UMES already and are wondering how to prepare for college life, we\u2019ve included maps and transportation information to help you navigate your new home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Campus-Map\/\">Campus Map&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/police\">Campus Police<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/police\/campus-parking-regulations\/\">Campus Parking&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Directions-to-UMES\/\">Directions to UMES<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Local-Transportation\/\">Local Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/PR\/Pages\/News-Archive\/\">Public Relations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/theSOLDoffice\/\">Student Outreach and Leadership Development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Henson\">The Henson \u2013 UMES Hotel and Conference Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Core-Values\/\">UMES Core Values<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Mission\/\">UMES Mission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/About\/Pages\/Vision\/\">UMES Vision<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wesm913.org\/\">WESM 91.3 FM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs, Financial Aid, and Loans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both current and future students at UMES benefit from our commitment to providing affordable and accessible degree programs and removing the financial obstacles that could keep students from earning the best majors for the future. Below, you\u2019ll find essential student info on costs, financial aid, and information to help you when you\u2019re wondering how to prepare for college\u2019s costs and fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/financialaid\/pages\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/FinancialAid\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/FinancialAid\/Content\/Frequently-Asked-Questions\/\">Financial Aid FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/financialaid\/student-freedom-initiative\/\">Student Freedom Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/hawkpack\/\">Hawk Pack Program<\/a> (get all of your course materials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/FinancialAid\/Content\/Loans\/\">Loans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/netpricecalculator\/\">Net Price Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Scholarships\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Comptroller\/Pages\/Tuition-and-Fees\/\">Tuition Fee Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Comptroller\/Pages\/Tuition-and-Fees\/\">Financial Aid Award Student Info <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For New UMES Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a future student who has already been admitted to UMES, you are probably looking for student info about living on campus, transferring to UMES, and maybe getting assistance with IT issues. Below is a list of all the student info you\u2019ll need as an admitted future student at UMES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Grad\/Pages\/New-Student-Information-and-Services\/\">Admitted Student info for Freshmen, Transfer, Special Students, Shady Grove students, and Graduate Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.umes.edu\/display\/ITKB\/UMES+IT+Public+Knowledge+Base\">Help with IT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Reslife\">Residence Life&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Admissions\/Pages\/Transfer-Students\/\">Transfer Student Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amazing advisors and staff members at UMES are always here to answer your questions about topics like how to prepare for college and how to find the best majors for the future of your possible industry. Learn more about how you can prepare yourself to become a Hawk at UMES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/registrar\">Advisement and Registration&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/auxiliary\/\">Auxiliary Enterprises&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/Reslife\">Residence Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawkcard.umes.edu\/OneWeb\/Account\/LogOn\">Hawk Card Office<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/student\/\">Enrollment Management and Student Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soar above and beyond at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Whether you\u2019re a future student planning to earn your bachelor\u2019s degree or thinking about career advancement with a graduate degree, below you\u2019ll find the student information to get started at UMES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/apply\/\">Undergraduate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/apply\/\">Graduate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/infofor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/henson-honors-application-revised-fall-2013.pdf\">Honors Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/admissions\/international-students\/\">Admission for International Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/summer-bridge-program\/\">Summer Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/non-traditional-student\/\">Non-Traditional Students (Adult Learners)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to prepare for college at UMES and become a Hawk for life! 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