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Student Consumer Information

In accordance with various federal laws and regulations, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) makes available to prospective students, current students, and employees the following information:

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional Information

General Institutional Information:

Teacher Preparation Program Report

Student Financial Assistance: Health and Safety: Student Outcomes: Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)

Voter Registration

Consumer Information on College Navigator Website

 

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional Information

Contact information for obtaining institutional information can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/learn/contact_us.html

General Institutional Information

Students Rights Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Information regarding students’ rights under FERPA can be found at: http://www.umbc.edu/ogc/docs/FERPA%20Notification.pdf

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Information on Disability Services:
http://www.umbc.edu/sss/sss_disab.htm

Study Abroad
Information on Study Abroad Program:
Study Abroad Program: http://www.umbc.edu/ies/studyabroad/

Student Diversity
Information about UMBC’s student body diversity regarding race/ethnicity can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/oir/DB/Student%20Term%20Enrollments/Enrl%20by%20Career/ienrl03_withoutLOA.pdf Information about UMBC’s student body diversity regarding gender can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/oir/DB/Student%20Term%20Enrollments/Enrl%20by%20Career/ienrl10_withoutLOA.pdf

Price of Attendance
Information on UMBC's price of attendance can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/sbs/tuition

Net Price Calculator
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/calculators.html

Textbook Information
Information on textbooks including the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) can be obtained on the University Bookstore website at:
http://bookstore.umbc.edu/SiteText.aspx?id=4614

Educational Programs
Information about UMBC’s educational programs and degree offerings can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/academics/degrees.html

Instructional Facilities
Information regarding UMBC's instructional facilities can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/campusplan/

Faculty
Information regarding UMBC's faculty can be found at the following links:
Undergraduate: http://www.umbc.edu/catalog/2012/faculty.php
Graduate: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/about/faculty.html

Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Transfer Credit Policy: http://www.umbc.edu/registrar/Pages/Services/xferCred.html
Articulation Agreements: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/learn/for_txr_students.html

Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Information on accreditations held by UMBC can be obtained at: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=UMBC&s=all&id=163268#accred

Copyright Infringement - Policies and Sanctions
Information regarding copyright infringement policies and sanctions can be
obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/oit/heoa/

Computer Use and File Sharing
Information regarding computer use and file sharing can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/studentlife/campusevents/index.php

Student Activities
Information regarding student activities can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/studentlife/campusevents/index.php

Career and Job Placement Services
Information about job placement services can be obtained at: http://www.careers.umbc.edu/students/index.php

 

Teacher Preparation Program Report

Information on teacher preparation programs including assessments and pass
rates can be obtained at: http://www.umbc.edu/catalog/2012/appendices/Appendix_VIII.pdf

 

Student Financial Assistance

Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
Information regarding all federal, state, local, private and institutional financial
assistance can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/index.html (Click on Types of Aid)

Contact information for obtaining financial aid information can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact.html

Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Information regarding Refunds, Withdrawal Requirements, and Requirements for Return of Title IV Funds can be found at the following links:
Refunds: http://www.umbc.edu/sbs/withdrawal.html
Withdrawal Requirements: http://www.umbc.edu/sbs/withdrawal.html
Return of Title IV Funds: http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/withdrawal.html

Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Information regarding federal student financial aid penalties for drug law violations can be obtained at:
http://ifap.ed.gov/fsahandbook/attachments/1213FSAHbkVol1.pdf

Student Loan Information
Department of Education Student Loan Information:
http://www.direct.ed.gov/
National Student Loan Data System:
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/
Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers:
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/SaEcWelcome.do
Information on the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program, Federal Perkins Loan Program and Private Loan Programs can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/ loans.html
Information about Private Loans (also referred to as Alternative Loans):
http:// www.umbc.edu/financialaid/loans_alternative.html
TEACH Grant Exit Counseling:
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA

Procedures and Forms by which Students Apply for Assistance
The procedures and forms by which students apply for assistance:
http:// www.umbc.edu/financialaid/application.html

Student Eligibility and Satisfactory Progress Standards
The student eligibility requirements:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/eligibility.html
Satisfactory progress standards that the student must meet to receive financial assistance and criteria by which the student who has failed to maintain satisfactory progress may re-establish his or her eligibility for financial assistance:
http:// www.umbc.edu/financialaid/satisfactory_academic_progress.html

Financial Assistance Disbursements
The method by which financial assistance disbursements will be made to the students and the frequency of those disbursements:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/ disbursement.html

Purchasing Required Books and Supplies with Expected Refund
The way the school provides a method for students to obtain or purchase required books and supplies with their expected financial aid refund:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/book_loans.html

Eligibility for Federal Student Aid to Study Abroad
Eligibility for Federal Student Aid to Study Abroad:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/ study_abroad.html

 

Health and Safety

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Information regarding UMBC’s substance abuse policy and programs can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/policies/pdfs/iii-5.00.04%20substance%20abuse%20policy.pdf

Vaccination Policy
Information regarding the institutions vaccination policy can be obtained at: http://www.umbc.edu/uhs/index.php?page=immunizations

UMBC Annual Campus Security Report (Clery Report)
UMBC’s Annual Campus Security Report (Clery Report) can be accessed at:
http://www.umbc.edu/police/clery/clerycurrent.pdf
Public information about Maryland registered sex offenders can be found online at:
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/sorSearch/

Fire Safety Policies
Information regarding UMBC's fire safety policies can be obtained at:
http://www.umbc.edu/reslife/safety/preparedness.html#4

 

Student Outcomes

Retention, Graduation, Transfer Rates
Information on UMBC's Retention, Graduation, and Transfer Rates can be found on the National Center for Educational Statistics website at: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=UMBC&s=all&id=163268#retgrad

Retention, Graduation, Transfer Rates of Students Receiving Athletically Related Aid
Information on UMBC Retention, Graduation, and Transfer Rates of Students
Receiving Athletically Related Aid can be obtained at: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rates/index.html

Job Placement for Graduates
Information about job placement statistics and graduate and professional schools UMBC graduates enroll in can be obtained at: http://careers.umbc.edu/stats/gradreport.pdf

 

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)

Information regarding UMBC’s financial support can be obtained at: http://www.umbcretrievers.com/files/handbook1213.pdf

Information regarding UMBC’s athletic program participation rates can be obtained at: http://www.ope.ed.gov

 

Voter Registration

Information about voting and voter registration forms can be obtained at: http://www.umbc.edu/voterregistration

 

Consumer Information on College Navigator Website

Information on a number of items of interest to the consumer can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics website at: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=UMBC&s=all&id=163268

 

 

Last Updated September 4, 2012

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