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    ADVISING

    In ARHU we inspire and challenge you to BE WORLDWISE in every sense of the word. Open yourself to stimulating courses and many other opportunities that help you appreciate human experience, thought, expression and creativity.

    ARHU advisors will help you navigate your college journey so you can discover your passion, develop your academic plan and infuse your UMD experience with study abroad, internships, engaged research with faculty and career explorations. 

    Every ARHU student is required to participate in college and departmental advising. 

    For information on advising, please visit:

    The College of Arts and Humanities remote advising information

    Please note that currently all advising is taking place remotely.

    Meet With an Advisor to:

    Declare a Major

    1. Contact and meet with the departmental/major advisor to discuss major and begin academic plan.
    2. Complete the Foreign Language Placement Assessment (FLPA) 
    3. Schedule an appointment with an ARHU advisor (click here) or by calling 301-405-2108 to complete your change of major. Bring your signed Academic Plan Checklist to your appointment .

    Mandatory/General Advising

    Schedule an appointment to have your registration block lifted or to meet with an advisor for general questions.

    Study Abroad Advising/Course approval

    • Form must be obtained from Education Abroad and signed by your major advisor prior to your appointment with Arts and Humanities
    • Students seeking approval to complete the Global Engagement Requirement abroad should schedule to meet with Paula Nadler specifically.
    • GenEd course evaluations must be requested through the corresponding UMD department(s) for the course(s).

    Schedule an appointment to get final approval of your SACA (Study Abroad Course Approval) Form

    Study abroad advising is also available during drop-in advising hours.  Please note that you may need to leave your form with an advisor for further review; you will be contacted to pick up your form when it is ready (usually within 48 hours).

    Probation/Dismissal Advising

    Schedule an appointment to meet with Ms. Tiara Lowe to complete advising for registration if you are on academic probation or academic dismissal

    Athlete Advising (new and current ARHU athletes)

    Schedule an appointment with Amanda Bachert for Athlete Advising

    Credit Limit overrides

    Per University of Maryland policy, students can register for a maximum of 16 credits prior to the first day of classes. On the first day of classes, students may register for up to 20 credits.

    ARHU considers exceptions to this policy under the following circumstances (ARHU must be your primary college):

    • you are a Music, Theatre or Dance major
    • you are graduating in the upcoming semester
    • you are registering for your fifth course, which exceeds 16 credits

    Schedule an appointment if you fall into any of these categories to request permission to register for up to 20 credits before the first day of classes.

    Please note that on the first day of classes the credit limit is automatically increased from 16 to 20 credits.

    Students seeking permission to register for more than 20 credits must file an exception.  To do so click here.

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    Hours & Scheduling

    Drop-in advising hours and appointments. 
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    Declare A Major

    To add or declare an ARHU major, follow these steps.
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    Careers

    Professional development resources to grow your career. 
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    For general questions, email arhuadvising@umd.edu.

    Office of Student Affairs Contacts

    Amanda Bachert

    Senior Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

    Crystal Charity

    Graduate Assistant I, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

    Robert Crane

    Assistant Director, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

    Audran Downing

    Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2112

    Joseph Filteau

    Coordinator, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2351

    Karen Jones

    Program Management Specialist, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2112

    Kate Juhl

    Program Director, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    301-314-4040

    Kevin Kenneally

    Career Advisor, College of Arts and Humanities

    1118 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    301-314-1954

    Tiara Lowe

    Senior Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

    Joshua McGarry

    Academic Advisor/Graduate Assistant, College of Arts and Humanities
    Graduate Student, English

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

    Paula Nadler

    Assistant Director, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

    Jessica White

    Coordinator, College of Arts and Humanities

    1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
    College Park MD, 20742

    (301) 405-2108

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