About Engagement
Mission: We believe that our students matter. We celebrate and uplift their voices and unique experiences, facilitate community engagement and foster a sense of belonging to help strengthen resilience, embrace opportunities, and create mutual/collective empowerment.
Who Are We: The Office of Student Engagement is a student-centered office located in the Division of Student Affairs that resides in the STAMP Student Union. The programs that make up Student Engagement include:
- Graduate Student Life (GSL)
- Transfer & Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL)
- Immigrant and Undocumented Student Life (UNDOC)
- Veteran Student Life (VSL)
Together, these offices provide much needed support to our student populations in the form of community building, social and educational events, and connection to resources that our students may need within the university.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of services does your office provide?
We are committed to fostering student engagement on campus by providing academic and social resources to students belonging to targeted populations. The Engagement Office is home to the following programs:
- Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL)
- Veteran Student Life (VSL)
- Graduate Student Life (GSL)
- Immigrant and Undocumented Student Life (UNDOC)
How can I get more information about admissions?
You can find out more about admissions at the Mitchell Building for inquiries regarding undergraduate admissions, in addition to financial aid, transfer student requirements, and other related inquiries. They are located at 7999 Regents Drive and are open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
How can I get more information about housing?
On-Campus Housing: UMD's Department of Resident Life is located in 2102 Annapolis Hall on 7626 Regents Drive. If you have any questions or concerns regarding living on campus, guided dorm tours, etc., they can be reached Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30 pm by phone at 301-314-2100, or by email at reslife@umd.edu
Off-Campus Housing: The Department of Resident Life at UMD is located in 1111 Annapolis Hall on 7626 Regents Drive. They can be reached Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30 pm by phone at 301-314-3645 or by email at och@umd.edu.
How can I schedule a campus tour?
Tours can be scheduled through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located in the Mitchell Building. Prospective students/applicants can book the Maryland Information Session and Tour to learn more about the application process, followed by a two-hour student-led tour. Find out more at https://admissions.umd.edu/visit.
I'm an incoming transfer student and want to learn more about the resources you offer for transfer/off-campus students.
One of the programs offered by TOCSL is Good Morning Commuters, which takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 9-11:30 am in the Prince George's Room at STAMP. Here, students can enjoy free breakfast while meeting and socializing with fellow transfer/commuter students.
UMD also offers HESI310, a 3-credit course for transfer students, geared towards helping students bridge the gap between their transfer institutions, apply leadership skills, and more. Students can find out more at https://www.testudo.umd.edu/ under Registration (Drop/Add)
Who can I speak to regarding VA Benefits?
The Office of the University Registrar located in the Mitchell Building assists Veteran students with inquiries including Veteran benefits, transfer credits, and more. Their office can be reached by phone at 301-314-8239 or by email at vabenefits@umd.edu.
For questions please contact us out our main desk 301-314-7174 or 301-314-3019.
Contact Engagement
TOCSL exists to CONNECT and ENGAGE Transfer and Off-campus Students of UMD
We ultimately aim to:
« Equip transfer and off-campus students with the resources to thrive as individuals and to serve as leaders to the off-campus student population »
« Empower transfer and off-campus students to overcome barriers to success »
« Ease the transition for transfer and off-campus students »
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Please call or email to make an appointment with the office at the contact listed below:
Phone: 301-405-0986
Email: TOCSL@umd.edu
Meet the TOCSL team!
Laura Widener
Coordinator
Hanna Petursson
Graduate Assistant
Please call or email to make an appointment with the office at the contact listed below:
Phone: 301-314-7174
Email: undoc@umd.edu
Walk-ins are welcome but to ensure that the Coordinator is available we advise that you schedule an appointment ahead of time. Her booking page can be found here. When arriving at the office please check in with the front desk student staff to inquire about the Coordinator’s availability if you are a walk-in or to check in regarding your appointment.
Phone: 301-314-0073
Email: wjones19@umd.edu
The Veteran Student Life office is located in STAMP. For the 23-24 school year, the Vet Center is under renovation and has been temporarily moved to LeFrak Hall, Room 2123. At the VSL office, you can find the coordinator and have one-on-one meetings, and at the Vet Center, you can find a space to meet other veterans, study, hang out, or attend event programs. The hours for the Vet Center are 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Meet the VSL team!
William Jones
wjones19@umd.edu
Coordinator
Phone: 301-314-7174
Email: gradstudentlife@umd.edu
Graduate Student Life is located within our very own Graduate Student Lounge in STAMP.
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Meet the GSL team!
TyJon Culclasure
tyjoncul@umd.edu
Coordinator
Abijah Howell
AHowell4@umd.edu
Graduate Assistant