Office of the Registrar Office of the Registrar The central Office of the Registrar is responsible for compliance, transcript management, degree and enrollment verification for students and alumni, administering the residency policy, degree conferrals, and academic data reporting. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors, constantly challenging ourselves to be as efficient and effective as possible. We seek out new and better ways of doing business for the benefit of ourselves and the community we serve. Residency Petitions The deadline to submit a Spring 2026 petition is January 30, 2026. The Office of the Registrar will begin accepting residency petitions for Summer 2026 beginning April 13, 2026, through June 1, 2026. For more information on submission for future semesters, see Petition Submission Deadlines Graduation The Graduation Application for Fall 2025 graduation is currently open in SURFS.  The deadline to apply for Fall 2025 graduation is September 19, 2025 In-State Classification Process All incoming students' default to out-of-state, non-resident. If you wish to be considered for in-state residency status, you must apply for in-state status. Transfer Credits Learn how to transfer credits from other colleges or universities. Inter-Institutional Enrollment raduate students at University System of Maryland (USM) institutions can take selected courses at other USM institutions while paying tuition at their home school. Contact Office of the Registrar 601 W. Lombard St. Suite 240 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-7480 registrar@umaryland.edu residency@umaryland.edu Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday School Code: 002104 Related Information SURFS Register to Vote University of Maryland Baltimore The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland. 620 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201 | 410-706-3100 UMB on Facebook UMB on X UMB on Instagram UMB on LinkedIn UMB on YouTube The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator . Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination 2025-2026 University of Maryland, Baltimore. All rights reserved.