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The central Office of the Registrar is responsible for compliance, transcript management, degree and enrollment verification for students and alumni, administering the residency policy, degree conferrals and academic data reporting.

We strive for excellence in all our endeavors, constantly challenging ourselves to be as efficient and effective as possible. We seek out new and better ways doing business for the benefit of ourselves and the community we serve.

Residency Petitions

The deadline to submit a Spring 2025 petition is January 31, 2025. The Office of the Registrar will begin accepting residency petitions for Summer 2025 beginning April 14, 2025 through June 2, 2025. For more information on submission for future semesters, see Petition Submission Deadlines.  

Graduation

The Graduation Application for Spring 2025 graduation is currently open in SURFS.  The deadline to apply for Spring 2025 graduation is February 10, 2025

In State Classification Process

All new incoming students' default to out-of-state, non-resident. If you wish to be considered for in-state residency status, you must apply for in-state status. 

Transfer Credits

Learn how to transfer credits from other colleges or universities. 

Inter-Institutional Enrollment

Graduate students at the University System of Maryland (USM) institutions to take selected courses at other USM institutions while paying tuition at their home school.