CASA: Advising

Semester drop-in hours are reserved for quick advising questions or questions about registration or policy. If you have any questions or need assistance on a more in-depth topic, you should schedule an advising appointment with an advisor in your department. This way, you can secure a 30-minute appointment and be sure you have the time you need to get your questions answered.

The CASA office Spring 2025 drop in hour schedule can be found here. Advising appointments can still be made through Terp Engage.  

For questions or concerns, please email sphadvising@umd.edu or call 301-405-2357. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

In collaboration with the University Career Center, we are also able to offer career advising. During these appointments you can learn how to:

• Identify and explore educational/career interests
• Search for internships/jobs
• Make career decisions
• Prepare for interviews
• Write effective resumes and cover letters
• Network and conduct informational interview

For more information check out the University Career Center @ SPH or Careers4Terps.

If you are specifically interested in pursuing a career in any of the healthcare professions, you can schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to help incorporate prerequisite courses into your academic plans.

For more specific Pre-Health advising and advice on careers in health care, please to the Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office .

All student-athletes in the School of Public Health, including those on Academic Probation, are required to meet with an Academic Advisor at least once prior to registering for classes in the Fall and Spring semesters. Please complete a copy of the Student-Athlete Advising Form before scheduling an advising appointment. Until completion of the advising appointment, all athletes will have a registration block.

All appointments are held with Steven Anderson virtually or in the SPH Center for Academic Success and Achievement, SPH 0222.

Advising on major requirements is handled through individual departments. One on one advising appointments with departmental advisors can be scheduled by clicking on the department name you would like to schedule with. Public Health Practice , Family Science, Kinesiology, Public Health Science  and Global Health

Departmental Advisors

If you would like to meet with an advisor for mandatory advising or otherwise, your first step is to schedule an advising appointment. 

One on one advising appointments with departmental advisors can be scheduled by clicking on the department name you would like to schedule with. Public Health Practice, Family Science, Kinesiology, Public Health Science, College Park.  and Global Health.

Mandatory Advising for Student-Athletes and Students on Academic Probation or Dismissal

One on one mandatory advising for student-athletes and students on academic probation or dismissal can be made online via TerpEngage.

Academic Probation

• Students will be placed on Academic Probation if their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.
• Students who have earned 60 cumulative credits or more will be dismissed from the University in the event their cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 at the end of their probationary semester.
• Students who are on Academic Probation and have fewer than 60 cumulative credits will be permitted to continue enrolling at the University if a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 is achieved in each semester of probation.
• Students who are on probation and attain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the end of a Winter or Summer term will not be subject to dismissal in the subsequent semester.

Academic Dismissal

• The Student Success Office will notify students via email if they are dismissed. The email will include a statement that registration for the next semester (excluding winter or summer term) will be cancelled.
• Students who are dismissed from the University should speak with the Academic Probation Advisor to discuss options for reinstating. 
• Students can reinstate by taking a winter/summer course and attain a cumulative GPA of a 2.0, or by submitting an application for reinstatement through the Student Success Office.

For further information on Academic Probation/Dismissal please check the University Undergraduate Catalog.

There are many resources available to assist UMD students on probation. They include:

• Tutoring Services
• University Career Center
• UMD Counseling Center
• UMD Center for Healthy Families
• Assess & Disability Resources
• UMD Academic Resources
• UMD Health Center
• Student Clubs and Organizations
• Guided Study Sessions (GSS)
• OMSE Tutoring
• Academic Achievement Programs Tutoring
• Oral Communications Center
• Math Tutoring
• Math Success Program

1 credit

This course is designed to assist students in improving academic skills, learning time management practices, interacting with the faculty and greater campus community, and developing professional career aspirations. The focus will be on an exploration of the academic environment, campus resources, self-discovery tools, and skill development. Utilizing an interactive experience through facilitated discussion that develops positive relationships, students will actively explore academic opportunities offered through the School of Public Health and the University of Maryland.

Restriction: Students must be undergraduate majors within the School of Public Health; and permission of instructor.

Schedule a probation/dismissal/re-enrollment appointment.