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We provide UMES undergraduates assistance with the following: writing assignments across the disciplines; any stage of the writing process:
pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading; general writing skills:
grammar / punctuation / mechanics skills. In addition to helping you with class assignments, we would love to help you with your résumés, cover letters, and personal statements for employment and for graduate school.

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Admission to UMES is granted to those applicants whose academic qualifications indicate the potential for succeeding in college. Decisions for admissions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year. We strive to notify prospective students of a decision within 1-2 weeks from receiving a complete application and all required documents.

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Center for Access and Academic Success (CAAS) is committed to providing students with a safe and holistic learning environment that is comprehensive and conducive to learning. The goal of (CAAS) is to improve the students Cultural, Academic, Social, and Educational experience, through an all-inclusive educational approach. By pursuing, establishing, and maintaining collaborative internal and external strategic partnerships that are focused on student-driven learning and development, which aids in improving persistence, retention and graduation rates. To ensure CAAS decisions are student-driven and measurable, the objectives below were adopted and they focus on CAAS Center of Gravity (COG).

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Cultural: deliver customized services and programs that are designed to enhance cultural competence.
Academic: deliver customized educational services and programs designed to strengthen, support, and build foundational knowledge.
Social: deliver customized services and programs that are designed to foster and promote development through social immersion.
Educational: foster and instill the concept of educational identity byway of Faculty Mentors and Peer engagement through relationship building that are supportive that compels others to assist.

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The purpose of the Center for International Education (CIE) is to provide a conducive environment that will support the educational, cultural and social interactions among international students, scholars, domestic students, faculty, staff, and the community. The Center will promote global education through student study/research abroad programs and faculty research and teaching abroad. The CIE is located at 11966 Dean Harris Court, across from the Student Apartments Office. For additional information, contact the Center for International Education at (410) 651-8385 or oiss@umes.edu.

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Student Experience is committed to providing educational, cultural, social, recreational, and leadership opportunities to our students.

We strive to develop and employ strategies that are responsive to the diverse needs of the university community and foster an environment that boosts retention and graduation rates.

As an extension of the educational process, it is the vision of Student Engagement to enhance the opportunities for students to explore their individual skills and talents. By encouraging personal growth through participation in leadership experiences and student organizations, university activities, and community service projects, we are preparing students for a competitive global society.

The Office of Student Experience provides many opportunities for students, including student leadership opportunities, Greek life, clubs/organizations, community service, commuter affairs, intramural sports and recreation, as well as many cultural and social student events.

Your college years prepare you not only academically, but socially as well. There are many benefits to joining a student organization, including making new friends, developing leadership skills and abilities, working as part of a team, learning to set and achieve goals, and sharing your time and talents, as well as having fun! As you begin to take advantage of the opportunities available to you at UMES, you will discover that the more involved you are, the more you will benefit from it and the more meaningful your college experience will be.

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Student Experience is a team of professional staff members who are committed to promoting and facilitating activities and leadership development for the UMES community.

We advise and support many college clubs and organizations, campus programs, and activities. Involvement in student organizations helps promote your learning and growth while at the university. The experiences you have outside the classroom often complement what’s happening inside the classroom.

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Leadership skills such as organization, delegation, and team-building
Communication skills, especially the ability to solve problems, overcome challenges, and present potential solutions to fellow students, faculty, and staff
Ways to successfully balance academic interests with student organizations and personal interests
Personal identity through exploration of various experiences, lifestyles, and values
Activity and event programming, scheduling, and evaluation

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A major reason why the University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks among the best HBCUs in the country is the rich student life we foster throughout our campus community. From dance parties in the quad to ensuring that our students remain healthy, we approach the student experience on campus holistically to make your educational experience one-of-a-kind.

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At the Student Life Center, you’ll find everything you need to know about campus events and activities, career exploration services, health and wellness resources, and finding the right financial aid to help pay for tuition and fees. Our dedicated student life center team is here to answer all of your questions and help you on your college journey at UMES. Learn more about us and what makes student life at UMES unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

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The Foreign Language Instructional Center (FLIC) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore represents a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education (Title III) to expand the number of Americans who speak a foreign language, especially those languages deemed critical-need.

Whether you want to study a foreign language for academic, professional or personal enrichment goals, FLIC and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are ready to help.

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Why Learn A Language?

Bilingual employees earn between 5% and 20% more in salary than those who only speak one language! – Financial Post, 2021

“To solve most of the major problems facing our country today—from wiping out terrorism to minimizing global environmental problems to eliminating the scourge of AIDS—will require every young person to learn more about other regions, cultures and languages.” – Colin Powell

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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has several chapters of Greek Letter Organizations (NPHC), along with Non-Greek Social Fellowships (CIO). The active organizations on campus are committed to serving their community and uplifting the students of their HBCU.

In order to to be eligible for intake and initiation of any NPHC or Independent organization, every student of UMES must:
-Have Earned a Minimum of 28 Credits or More
-Earn a Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75
-Be a Full-Time Registered Student (12 credits or more for the semester)
-Must Have Attended UMES For Two (2) Consecutive Semesters
-Exemplify Good Citizenship

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Membership in Greek organizations offers students many opportunities to develop their leadership potential. Greek organizations not only provide training in the principles of leadership, they are laboratories in which these principles can be tested. Each member is actively involved in decision-making processes, teaching and encouraging students to utilize their leadership talents in the chapters and on campus. Greeks are leaders on many major campus organizations at UMES.

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The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Experience (EMSE) consists of eleven functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support services, and educational programs that promote access, leadership, exploration and growth within the UMES community. From the moment students consider becoming a Hawk to the moment they walk across the stage at commencement, programs and resources in EMSE support and enrich their journey to and through college. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles.

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Fostering a family approach to student success, our goal is to recruit, enroll and graduate a community of leaders, learners and thinkers who will contribute to the global workforce. Through hands-on collaboration with our students, our team creates a signature student experience that enables a student to discover their passions, challenge the status quo, and most importantly, discover new knowledge. On our campus, students will have a choice in exploring the latest techniques in modern patient care, flying airplanes, expanding the world’s knowledge of agriculture, or simply creating masterful art. Regardless of their dream, our job is to help them achieve it.

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The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIE) supports efforts to uphold the University’s commitment to creating and maintaining a working and learning environment that is inclusive and free of discriminatory conduct as required by the University’s policies and procedures.

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Guiding employees in referring affected individuals to OIE;
Facilitating resolution of concerns through advising and providing guidance and support to parties and their supervisors;
Conducting formal investigations in situations in which alternative resolutions efforts are unsuccessful or inappropriate;
Partnering with administrators and supervisors to protect against retaliation; and
Providing general and targeted educational training programs to prevent discrimination and harassment.

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The Office of the Registrar is the official university repository of academic records. Our office provides the highest level of customer service, professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency in servicing our students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. The services listed below are representative, but not limited to those offered by the Registrar’s office. Please see our full list of Student Services.

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The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions consists of five academic departments: Kinesiology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Rehabilitation Services. Undergraduate programs include Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Services. Graduate programs include the master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies and Rehabilitation Counseling, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) as well Pharmaceutical Science (Ph.D.). Students are actively involved with faculty initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the community through health education/promotion. A variety of internship sites for student practical experiences are available.

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Our mission is to work collaboratively with local communities to enrich the quality of living on the Shore through outreach programs; to engage faculty and students in scholarly activities that positively impact Maryland citizens; and to provide lifelong learning opportunities to a global community. We promote college readiness and retention while working with local schools to build a pipeline to postsecondary education and identify curriculum-based service learning and civic engagement opportunities for college students. The Student Outreach & Leadership Development Initiative is funded by Title III Institution Aid Program.

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The Mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to provide financial services to students and their families and to encourage each member of a diverse student body to achieve his or her educational goals. This service is a joint venture among students, their families, and the Financial Aid Office.

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Preparing to attend college can be one of the most exciting moments in our lives. Unfortunately, worrying about paying for your education can also be one of the most overwhelming. That’s why the University of Maryland Eastern Shore strives to offer affordable tuition rates—we aim to make higher education more accessible for all our students. In addition, we also offer many scholarships for college students at UMES that can help you pay for your education and minimize the financial burden when graduating.

If you’re like many prospective UMES students, you are probably wondering how to earn a scholarship. Fortunately, we make it easy to apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid. Also, 90 percent of our students qualify for financial aid to help pay for their undergraduate degrees, and we award $10 million in scholarships annually—making UMES a great financial decision for earning your degree. Below, we cover important information about paying for college, as well as the many scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to UMES students.

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UMES 4 - H aims to assist local staff and students a) teaching said groups about the Extension program on the UMES campus, and b) providing local, easy to reach volunteer service activities

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- Volunteer Service Hours via UMES Extension

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Office of Admissions and Recruitment

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Our mission is to enrich the campus experience and help students continually discover opportunities for involvement and leadership.

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By partnering with student interest groups, universities can offer students a platform for them to connect with like-minded peers and form lasting friendships. These groups can offer various workshops, events, competitions and many other opportunities for members to connect with one another.

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Vision
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will be the preeminent public Historically Black University that is recognized for leadership in student-centered education, exceptional research, innovation, and inclusiveness.

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OUR MISSION
As a public 1890 land-grant Historically Black University that embraces diversity, UMES is committed to serving first-generation and underserved students and providing educational, research, and community engagement opportunities to transform the lives of its students who will impact the state, region, and the world.

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