Graduate students at the School of Public Health are a vital part of our academic community. With a wide variety of professional experiences and personal backgrounds, students in our programs share a commitment to public health and meaningful research. Located just outside of Washington, DC, the School of Public Health holds strong ties to federal government agencies, as well as to local community partners. Our students benefit from these relationships, through world-class research and fellowship opportunities, conferences and career placement opportunities.
Courses and Registration
Certified in Public Health Exam Credential
The Certified in Public Health Credential is the only credential of its kind for public health that demonstrates not only your knowledge of key public health sciences, but also your commitment to the field through continuing education focused on emerging and established public health issues. As the field of public health grows and its mission becomes more defined, it is crucial for public health professions to stay current in this rapidly evolving field.
Demonstrate to public health employers and leaders that you have mastered key contemporary public health sciences, by going beyond your education and choosing to sit for and successfully pass a voluntary examination.
By becoming certified in public health, you solidify your dedication to meeting and maintaining a national standard, agree to adhere to professional values, and follow a core standard body of knowledge, while distinguishing yourself from other professionals in the field. Raise the bar in public health. Distinguish yourself as a public health leader and sit for the CPH exam today!
Be the public health professional the public needs! Get CPH Certified!
Career Services for Graduate Students
Graduate and PhD students are encouraged to use all UCC@SPH resources and Career Center services and attend all career-related events including panels, career fairs and the SPH Expo. While all the career resources and tips are relevant and beneficial to you in your career search, we recognize there are unique challenges for graduate and doctoral students. Graduate advising is primarily done by your advisor or Graduate Director or other faculty.
For additional assistance, please see the UMD Graduate School professional development webpage and the UMD Graduate School events listing.
Inter-Institutional Enrollment
Inter-Institutional enrollment is a program that allows eligible undergraduate and graduate students at University System of Maryland (USM) institutions to take selected courses at other USM campuses while paying tuition at their home institutions. This program gives students the opportunity to augment their degree programs at the University of Maryland, College Park (home institution). Students register for the courses at both their home and host institutions, but are billed only by their home institutions.
Please visit the Office of the Registrar website to review inter-institutional enrollment guidelines.
Grad Student Life
Financial Aid
Graduate Student Forms
Masters & PhD
- SPH Request for Waiver of PH Core Requirement Form (MPH/MHA) (PDF)
- SPH Request for Waiver or Substitution of a Graduate Course Requirement Form
- SPH Request for Waiver of PH Core Requirement Form (MS/MA/PHD) (PDF)
- SPH Resiliency Scholarship Fund Application
All Graduate Students
Certificates
Find department-specific graduate student forms on the respective department pages.
SPH Mentoring Expectations Statement
The School of Public Health is committed to a core set of values and goals, among which include: engaging with integrity and respect, promoting social justice and responsibility, honoring diversity and inclusion, celebrating life-long learning, and developing and mentoring the next generation of public
health leaders. High-quality mentoring relationships between graduate faculty and graduate students are one reflection of these values and goals and the School is committed to supporting effective mentoring for all graduate students. Mentoring is especially important in programs that include thesis,
capstone, advanced clinical project, and dissertation requirements.
Please review our SPH Mentoring Expectations Statement.
Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures
The School of Public Health is committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, and staff. We aspire to develop and mentor the next generation of public health leaders and in doing so we strive for a learning environment that is fair, respectful, equitable, and free from all forms of harassment. Each member of the School of Public Health community is expected to contribute to this positive learning and work environment. The school is supported in this goal by several campus policies. When behavior or conduct occurs that is inconsistent with a respectful and safe learning environment, members of our community may report the incident and seek assistance through
the following policies and procedures.