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Academic Support Services

The University of Maryland (UMD) offers many academic support services and resources to assist you in achieving your academic goals.


I am having difficulty studying for classes.

See UMD's tutoring and academic success resources and services website. This comprehensive site provides a listing of tutoring services across campus for various subjects, as well as resources and tips for overall academic success, including time management, developing study skills and test taking strategies, and coping with stress and other concerns.

I am having difficulty choosing a major.

Explore careers and majors: Additional resources for choosing a major and a career.

I do not think I am in the right major.

  • Academic Advising: Contact information for academic advisors in various colleges.
  • Counseling Center: helps identify who you are in relation to a future career + offers academic resources to help students develop personal and academic strategies, positive attitudes toward learning and the self, and behaviors which empower them to be successful in college and life.

I can not stay in my major.

See the list of majors and information about the process for changing your major.

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