Academic Support

UMD is committed to academic excellence, offering a variety of tutoring, coaching and other resources to help students succeed.

TEACHING & LEARNING TRANSFORMATION CENTER

Inspire, Innovate & Impact

The Teaching and Learning Transformation Center inspires excellence and innovation in teaching, learning and scholarly activities in the pursuit of transformative educational experiences at UMD.

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Find support in specific subjects, strengthen study skills and learn test-taking strategies.

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Join regularly scheduled group review sessions to boost your performance in traditionally challenging courses.

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Drop in for convenient, collaborative coaching in many math subjects.

The TLTC Learning Success Team provides 30-minute, one-on-one sessions.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center supports students at any stage of the writing process, from early brainstorming to polishing a draft. Highly trained tutors provide online and in-person consultations to help Terps improve writing, research and critical thinking skills for a successful academic and professional life.

First-Gen Terps

Starting a college legacy isn’t easy. UMD has resources especially for first-generation students.

Freshmen Guide

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Academic Achievement Programs

AAP offers an array of programs for first-generation college students, those from low-income backgrounds and other groups underrepresented in academia. Its resources include supports for prospective undergraduates now in middle and high school, a summer transitional program, tutoring and counseling, academic advising and doctoral program preparation.

More about AAP

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ADS supports students with all kinds of disabilities, coordinating academic, housing and student employment accommodations to ensure Terps have equal access to education.

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This program provides resources to help students with ADHD manage their time, set and accomplish goals, reduce stress and prepare for success beyond graduation.

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This program helps neurodivergent college students and college-bound high schoolers understand others, express themselves and navigate academic and campus life without losing their individuality.

For Graduate Students

Schedule one-on-one consultations from staff experts in specific subjects, use citation tools, request materials and get help with geospatial data, data science and data visualization.

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Writing groups, workshops, consultations, English editing for international students, and fellowship and grant-writing support are among the resources available for graduate students.