Information for Incoming PharmD Students

Information for incoming PharmD students as they prepare for their first year at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

• Accept your offer of admission.
• Pay your tuition deposit.
• Apply for Maryland in-state residency through the Office of the Registrar.
• Complete the FAFSA using UMB Code 002104.
• Enroll in or waive out of student health insurance.
• Review and complete immunization requirements.
• View laptop requirements.
• Take a look at housing options.
• Explore UMB Student Affairs resources.
• Review the incoming student requirements.
• View upcoming events below including Welcome Day (June) and Orientation (August)
• Complete and submit transcripts for prerequisites by Aug. 15
  • IMPORTANT: All pre-pharmacy coursework must be completed with a C- or better and transcripts sent to patrice.sharp@rx.umaryland.edu prior to the start of classes..

Visit this website periodically for updates.

• Incoming Student Resource List

New Student Welcome Day:

• Watch the Welcome Day recording  
  Passcode: u23rk2?7
  Slides - New Student Welcome Day 2025
  Summer 2025 MAPS Syllabus
  Slides - Student Health

New Student Orientation and first day of class:

• August 18, 2025

Financial Aid:

• Financial Aid Webinar - Passcode: l.B%0TUS
  • Financial Aid Presentation Slides
  • Financial Aid Budget Tool

Website Links:

• SURFS (Student UseR Friendly System)
  Update emergency contact information, view registration and financial aid package
• Financial Aid
• Student Financial Services
  Tuition payment, refund disbursement, health insurance
• Tuition Information
• International Students
  
• Student Organizations
  Get familiar with the different organizations on campus.
• Bookstore
• One Card
  New students are required to submit a photo for their student ID card.
• Parking
  
• Educational support and disability services
• University of Maryland, Baltimore
  Campus Home Page