The Biological Sciences Major

—is directed by one central office and the academic departments of:

• BIOLOGY (BIOL)

• CELL BIOLOGY & MOLECULAR GENETICS (CBMG)

• and ENTOMOLOGY (ENTM)

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—For next steps on how to schedule an advising session, and for a full list of advisors and program contacts.

First-semester freshmen or current students who’ve yet to be matched with an academic Advisor for BSCI:

• Email any questions or challenges to BSCI’s Central Office at bscique@umd.edu until you are matched to an Academic Advisor for BSCI.

• Response time is up to 1-3 business days. Please be mindful that this does not include weekends.

Introducing TerpEngage

CURRENT STUDENTS may share any academic questions with their assigned advisor for Biological Sciences, whom they can review on TerpEngage—the University’s central advising platform.

FUTURE STUDENTS: get started on this webpage for your Switch to the BSCI Major.

TerpEngage is where students can:

1. REVIEW their assigned advisor for Biological Sciences (check under Success Team)

2. REVIEW advising notes delivered by their Advisor(s)

3. SUBMIT a request to switch their BSCI Specialization

   SOME ADVISORS use TerpEngage to schedule appointments, but this is not the case for all BSCI Advisors. —Continue reading below.

If TerpEngage shows your Advisor as Not Available:

—This means that EITHER:

Your Advisor has yet to set up their appointment scheduling on TerpEngage.

OR

Your Advisor books sessions using another platform that is NOT TerpEngage.

• Refer to any messages delivered by your Advisor via TerpEngage Advising Note OR TerpMail to learn what to expect for Academic Advising in Biological Sciences

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—For a list of advisors and program contacts.

Biological Sciences, Central Office

—Academic Advising for first-years, sophomores, and students completing the major’s Basic Program

Advisors will notify students about how to schedule advising meetings via TerpMail. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

• SUITE: 1200B in 1210 Biology Lounge; Biology-Psychology Building

• EMAIL: bscique@umd.edu

• CALL: 301-405-6892

Department of Biology (BIOL)

—Academic Advising by faculty for students specializing in ECEV or PHNB

Advisors will notify students about how to schedule advising meetings via TerpMail. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

• SUITE: 1204 Biology-Psychology Building

• WEBSITE: Department of BIOL

• EMAIL: bioundergrad@umd.edu

• CALL: 301-405-6894

Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics (CBMG)

—Academic Advising by faculty for students specializing in CEBG, MICB, or GENB (last names N-Z)

Advisors will notify students about how to schedule advising meetings via TerpMail. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

• SUITE: 1109 Microbiology Building

• WEBSITE: Department of CBMG

• EMAIL: cbmg-help@umd.edu

• CALL: 301-405-5435

Department of Entomology (ENTM)

—Academic Advising by faculty for students specializing in GENB (last names A-M)

Students can schedule advising meetings using their Assigned Advisor’s preferred booking method on the ENTM Website. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

• SUITE: 4112 Plant Sciences

• WEBSITE: Department of ENTM

• EMAIL: umdentomology@umd.edu

• CALL: 301-405-3911

BioFIRE Living-Learning Community

—Academic Advising for students enrolled in the BioFIRE program

• Schedule appointments via TerpEngage. For all other questions or challenges, please email your Assigned Advisor.

• BioFire Website

Admissions Counseling, Prospective Students

—for first-time applicants to the University and the Biological Sciences, Limited Enrollment Program (LEP)

• WEBSITE: Plan a Visit, Admissions (CMNS)

• EDEN HURLEY, Program Manager for Undergraduate Admissions Counseling and Recruitment - egarosi@umd.edu

• KENNY CORONEL, Graduate Assistant - kencoro@umd.edu

LEP (Limited Enrollment Program) Application

—for any questions related to applying to the BSCI major via LEP Application

• WEBBSITE: Applying to the Major, Biological Sciences (LEP)

• EMAIL: lep@umd.edu

College of CMNS, Office of Student Services (OSS)

—for College Inquiries, Exceptions to Policy; 1300 Symons Hall

• WEBSITE: Office of Student Services (OSS)

• EMAIL: cmnsque@umd.edu

• CALL: 301-405-2080

• STACIA WOYCHECK, Assistant Dean - woycheck@umd.edu

University Career Center @ CMNS

—For professional career advising.

• WEBSITE: University Career Center @ CMNS

• EMAIL: cmnscareers@umd.edu

• REBECCA RYAN, Program Director - ryanreb@umd.edu or call 301-314-7242

• PIPER HOLLY, Career Advisor - pholly@umd.edu

Teaching & Learning Assistance + Transfer Course Evaluation

• DR. DANIELLE ADAMS, Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction - dadams37@umd.edu

Course Registration / Waitlists

—For courses required for the Biological Sciences Major.

• Follow instructions listed on bsci.umd.edu/get-registered

Biological Sciences Opportunity Portal (BSOP)

—For any questions, database challenges, or opportunities you’d like to see LIVE on BSOP.

• SHILOH ORTIZ, Academic Advisor & Database Manager - shiloh@umd.edu

Instagram @bsciumd

—For any BSCI Terp spotlights, updates, or opportunities to share with Biological Sciences students.

• SHILOH ORTIZ, Academic Advisor - shiloh@umd.edu

Science in The Evening (SIE)

• WEBSITE: Science in the Evening (SIE)

• DR. JOELLE PRESSON, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Programs - jpresson@umd.edu

Individualized Studies (BIVS) Advising

• DR. SARA LOMBARDI, Director of Biological Sciences - saral@umd.edu

Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)

—For advising on the health professions and professional school admission.

• WEBSITE: prehealth.umd.edu

• EMAIL: preprof@umd.edu

• CALL: 301-405-7805

• WENDY LOUGHLIN, Assistant Dean & Director - loughlin@umd.edu