Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising Business Continuity Plan
We have established an academic continuity plan to ensure that our services will continue to be available to students, faculty, and staff through remote formats as part of UMBC’s COVID-19 response.
Advising Services for Exploratory and Allied Health Students
Advising appointments for Exploratory and Allied Health students will continue to be held by our staff of advising professionals who are all working remotely.
Campus-Wide Departmental Advising Contacts
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS)
College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT)
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS)
The Erickson School of Aging Studies
Excess Credit
Students requesting Excess Credit need to follow the standard guidelines and protocols. Completed Excess Credit forms should be submitted to the OAPA office via our email address: oapa@umbc.edu.
Reinstatement Assistance
Reinstatement guidance and recommendations can be found here. Students seeking reinstatement into a specific department should discuss their academic plan with a departmental representative before completing a reinstatement application.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Assistance
OAPA staff can provide SAP Appeal guidance for exploratory students or students in transition between majors.
Other Issues
Students needing help with academic difficulties, seeking clarifications on General Education (GEP) requirements, or inquiring about academic standing categories can consult with OAPA staff.