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FAQs
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1. How do I know if I'm a member of the University of Maryland College Park, Alumni Association?
You are a member of the alumni association if you joined by paying a membership
fee: $55 for single memberships, $70 for joint memberships. Three year and life
memberships are also available. Take advantage of our Auto
Dues Renewal Program for potential savings! University of Maryland College
Park graduating seniors receive a complimentary
one-year membership. Members receive a membership card, entitling them to
many Member Benefits. Join
now!
2. How do I join the alumni association if I attended the University of Maryland, College Park, but didn't graduate?
The alumni association welcomes membership from all Terp fans who attended the University of Maryland for at least one class. Friends of the university may also join even if they never attended the university. Join now!
3. How do I receive my membership card?
You should receive your membership card within two to four weeks from the date the association receives your application form. If you don't receive your card within this time frame, contact the association at 800.336.8627 or 301.405.7973.
4. How do I locate a former classmate?
All University Maryland College Park graduates can search for friends and make new connections through the TerpNation Network.
5. How do I access the Campus Recreation Center?
The association offers members access to campus recreation facilities, including the new Campus Recreation Center, for just $182/semester. For more details visit, campus recreation facilities or call 301.405.7529.
6. How do I learn about alumni events in my area?
Event mailings are typically sent to alumni in areas where there is a chartered or start-up alumni club. The university also mails general information to alumni. If you do not receive any information from the university, it is likely we do not have a current address for you. To update your address and reconnect to your alma mater, register now for free for the TerpNation Network. You may also fax your social security number, e-mail address, full name, maiden name (if applicable) and middle initial, graduation year, school and major, current address, and past address to Membership Services, 800.336.8627 or alumni@umd.edu.
7. How do I find an alumni club in my local area?
The alumni association's Web page lists all local, regional (outside of Maryland), and international alumni clubs—take a look!
8. How do I find a job?
Please contact Linda LeNoir, assistant director University Career Center, at llenoir@umd.edu or 301.314.7240.
9. How do I update my email or home address?
Make
sure your
information
is current
by registering
for TerpNation.
TerpNation
is the University
of Maryland
Alumni Association's
online social
and career
networking
tool just
for alumni.
Build connections
through career
networking,
mentoring
and job posting
features
(including
searching
job postings
for Maryland
alumni).
You can also:
- Organize your online content all in one place (Photo Albums, News Feeds & Videos)
- Write, publish and promote blogs
- Keep your former classmates up-to-date through Class Notes
- Log into TerpNation with your Facebook username and password via Facebook Connect
10. How do I get an email account?
Graduates from the class of May 2005 and after may continue using their umd.edu accounts. However, you must return to Testudo and update your email address field with your new address (where umd.edu will forward email to) once OIT notifies you.
Graduates from the class of May 2005 and before are eligible to establish an e-mail forwarding service with a terpalum.umd.edu domain (for example, yourname@terpalum.umd.edu). To activate your account, you must first register through TerpNation. After registering, please follow the steps below:
Graduates from the class of May 2005 and before are eligible to establish an e-mail forwarding service with a terpalum.umd.edu domain (for example, yourname@terpalum.umd.edu). To activate your account, you must first register through TerpNation. After registering, please follow the steps below:
- Click on the Email Forwarding link located in the left navigation menu.
- Confirm the preferred email address (this is will be the final email destination)
- Create your own address such as yourname@terpalum.umd.edu. You then give this address out to friends and family. This address, however, is NOT a "real" e-mail address with an e-mail inbox. Instead, when e-mails are sent to this address, they are automatically forwarded to the real e-mail address you have in the "Preferred E-mail" address field.
11. How do I get a copy of my transcript?
If you were enrolled at the University of Maryland College Park send a written request to:
Transcript Request Center
1108 Mitchell Bldg.
College Park, MD 20742
OR
Fax your request to 301.314.9568. Please be sure to include the following:
Full name, former name
Social security number or student identification number
Date of birth
Dates of attendance
Degree Year (if applicable)
Address for transcript destination
Signature
If you were enrolled at University College or overseas in Adult Education courses contact 301.985.7000.
Transcript Request Center
1108 Mitchell Bldg.
College Park, MD 20742
OR
Fax your request to 301.314.9568. Please be sure to include the following:
Full name, former name
Social security number or student identification number
Date of birth
Dates of attendance
Degree Year (if applicable)
Address for transcript destination
Signature
If you were enrolled at University College or overseas in Adult Education courses contact 301.985.7000.
12. How do I buy University of Maryland plates?
License plates featuring either the new University of Maryland or Terrapin
logo are $35 for alumni association members and $50 for non-members. For more
information or to order a tag, please call 800.336.8627 or send an e-mail to
alumni@umd.edu. Delivery takes about four
to six weeks.
Virginia—you can now order your own Terp license plate directly through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Web site. Visit today for more information.
Virginia—you can now order your own Terp license plate directly through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Web site. Visit today for more information.
13. How do I buy University of Maryland tags for my new car?
You can purchase tags along with your new automobile, and then apply for Maryland tags. Simply return the first set of tags to the MVA. The dealer can pick up your Maryland tags, but the alumni association will process the application. For more information or to order a tag, please call 800.336.8627 or send an e-mail to alumni@umd.edu.
If you live in Virginia, you can order your own Terp license plate directly through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Web site.
If you live in Virginia, you can order your own Terp license plate directly through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Web site.
14. How do I attain my library bar code so that I can borrow books from campus libraries?
You must take your member card to McKeldin Library to receive your library barcode. You may then use any library on the College Park campus. Please call the Member Services Department at 800.336.8627 or 301.405.4678 if you have any questions. A list of libraries can be found online here.
15. How do I get discounts on tickets to athletic events?
Membership in the alumni association affords you many benefits. However, membership does not include discounts on tickets to athletic events. For more information on tickets to athletic tickets, please contact the athletic department at 800.462.TERP or 301.314.7070.
16. How do I purchase a class ring?
Class rings are now available through the official Class
Ring Program. For more information on the Official Ring Program, please
contact membership services at 800.336.8627 or alumni@umd.edu.
17. How do I register for the TerpNation Network?
All graduates and members of the alumni association have access to the TerpNation Network, the online community for Maryland alumni. To register for free, click here.
18. How do I retrieve my password and user ID to the TerpNation Network if I cannot remember them?
If you are registered in the TerpNation Network but cannot remember your password or user ID, send an e-mail to alumni@umd.edu.
19. How do I rent space in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center?
To inquire about renting space in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, please call 301.405.9756 or send an e-mail to riggsinfo@ur.umd.edu.
20. How do I contribute to the building of the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center?
The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, a building built by alumni for alumni, is being funded by private donations. For information on naming and other giving opportunities, contact Brian Shook, director of development, at 301.405.6542 or bshook@umd.edu. Or visit the Riggs Alumni Center Web site.
