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How to Enroll

Enrollment for Freshmen Connection is a four-step process:

  1. Confirm Spring 2014 Admission to the University of Maryland
    Click here to confirm Spring 2014 admission with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Complete steps number 3 and 4 to confirm your admission.

  2. Take the Online Math Placement Examination (MPE)
    Click here to find out more about the online MPE. All students must take the MPE regardless of whether they enroll in a math course in the fall semester.

  3. Complete the online Freshmen Connection enrollment form
    Note: We have been notified of issues when attempting to submit the Enrollment form using Internet Explorer. We are working to resolve the issues. Please use another web browser to submit at this time.

    Click here for assistance choosing your fall courses.
  4. A limited number of spaces are still available in Freshmen Connection for the Fall 2013 semester. We recommend that interested students contact us to speak with an advisor prior to enrolling.


  5. Submit the nonrefundable Enrollment Fee and Program Deposit: $215
    Enrollment fee: $65
    Program deposit: $150 (credited towards fall tuition)
    You will be prompted to submit the nonrefundable enrollment fee and program deposit upon submitting your online enrollment form. If you do not pay online, mail a check or money order (made payable to University of Maryland) to:
    Freshmen Connection
    0132 Main Administration Building
    University of Maryland
    College Park, MD 20742-5015
    Fax: 301-314-4071
    Be sure to include your full name and nine-digit University ID Number on the check.

    If paying by check please note that your enrollment will be delayed until this payment has been received.

Enrollment Deadlines

Enrollment forms accepted beginning March 1, 2013
Enrollment forms processed beginning March 25, 2013
Enrollment deadline for best consideration May 1, 2013
Enrollment deadline for students requiring an F or J Visa May 1, 2013

Program enrollment and course selection are contingent upon space availability. Registration forms are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Select your courses, indicating a first and second preference; every effort will be made to enroll you in your first choice. Program enrollment forms received after the program has filled will be placed on a waiting list.

Enrollment Confirmation

Students receive confirmation of enrollment in Freshmen Connection via e-mail approximately 10-15 days after their enrollment form has been reviewed, approved, and processed.

  • Enrollment forms will not be processed until we have verified that you have confirmed your offer of spring admission and you have completed the MPE.