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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/quicklinks/contact.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/compliance.html

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

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 (Click on “textbooks” and follow instructions.)

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/sjp/copyrightfaq2.html

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 Services
UMBC provides comprehensive career exploration and planning services to all students. A description of UMBC's career services and programs can be found here:
www.umbc.edu/careers/

 

Teacher Preparation Program Report

Information on teacher preparation programs including assessments and pass
rates can be obtained at: http://www.umbc.edu/catalog/2013/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 found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/index.html (Click on Types of Aid)

Student Eligibility and Satisfactory Progress Standards
The Satisfactory Academic Progress policy for financial aid eligibility can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/satisfactory_academic_progress.html

Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Associated Refunds
Information regarding requirements for withdrawal and associated tuition refunds can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/sbs/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://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/eligibility_drug_law.html

Student Loan Information
Department of Education Student Loan Information:
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans
National Student Loan Data System:
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/
Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/FAFSA/next-steps/entrance-counseling
Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers:
http://www.studentloans.gov
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

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

Staff contact information for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Contact information for obtaining financial aid information can be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact.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/ogc/compliance.html

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 athletic financial support can be obtained in the student-athlete handbook at: http://www.umbcretrievers.com/files/handbook1314.pdf

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

 

Voter Registration

Information about voting and voter registration forms can be obtained at: http://www.eac.gov/voter_resources/register_to_vote.aspx

 

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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