After Orientation Checklist

Now that you have completed the New Student Orientation, it’s time to take some additional steps to begin your academic journey. This page will guide you through some mandatory requirements you need to complete, and other useful resources to ensure you’re fully prepared for a successful start at UMB!

You can find a copy of the the Spotlight Session presentations here: 2024 UMB New Student Orientation Presentation.

Step 1: Complete the New Student Orientation Survey ▾

We want your feedback! Please look for an email with a survey link to let us know how about your experience, and how we can improve.

Step 2: Submit Your Immunization Documents ▾

To keep our community healthy, every student is required to comply with UMB’s mandatory immunization and TB testing requirements. Failure to comply will lead to a registration hold on your account, rendering you ineligible to register for future courses. For more information about immunization requirements, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/studenthealth/immunization-requirements/

Step 3: Submit or Waive Your Health Insurance ▾

All full-time students (Graduate Level – 9+ credit hours, Undergraduate Level – 12+ credit hours) are billed the student health insurance fee. They will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) after the waiver period. For students starting in the Fall, coverage is retroactive to August 1. For students starting in the spring, coverage is retroactive to February 1. This coverage can be waived if a student provides proof of adequate health insurance by the waiver deadline. For more information, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/student-financial-services/student-insurance/ship/

Step 4: Complete the Required Online Training ▾

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) annually requires students to complete online trainings for Title IX and Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. Failure to complete these trainings will result in a hold being placed on your student account until the training has been completed. For more information, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/umb-student-affairs/required-trainings/

Step 5: Sign Up for UMB Alerts ▾

UMB Alerts is the system used by the Emergency Management Team at UMB to notify the University community about emergencies and weather-related closings. For information on how to sign-up, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/emergency/alerts/