Information for Juniors

On Campus:

• Take time to establish a roommate agreement.
• Maintain positive relationships with your resident assistant (RA) and other residential staff.

Off Campus/Commuters

• Determine responsibilities of roommates.
• Maintain positive relationships with leasing agency representatives.

• You must complete the FAFSA every year to be considered for financial aid. This electronic form typically opens on October 1.
• Continue to apply for grants and scholarships to assist with the overall cost of college.
• Monitor your spending and pay bills, including rent, in a timely manner to protect your credit history.
• Potential financial aid opportunities and non-federal scholarships for non-citizens from the U.S. federal government

• If you have not already done so, meet with your academic advisor to officially declare your major or a minor.
• Do your research to understand the details of your graduation plan to make progress in your program of study and graduate on time. Also, discuss the repeat policy to determine if it will benefit you at this stage of your academic career.
• Talk with your academic advisor, a faculty member or mentor to determine if graduate or professional school is an option for you. Please note that these schools may require you to take an entrance exam: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT.
• Request a copy of your unofficial transcript to ensure you have an understanding of the details before you apply or need to submit it for jobs or graduate or professional school applications.

• Spend time with family and friends who support your goals.
• Seek opportunities to volunteer with civic or faith-based organizations to strengthen relationships or create new ones. A few to consider:
  Do Good Institute"
  Office of Community Engagement"
  Leadership and Community Service-Learning
  This is a great way to identify individuals who will write letters of recommendation.

• Revise your resume with your current GPA as well as jobs, internships, honors and leadership roles that are not documented.
• Apply for jobs or internships that help enhance or develop new skills.
• Engage in undergraduate research, especially if you are considering graduate school.
• Establish a core group of faculty, staff and mentors who can write recommendations or provide references for you.

• Serve as an officer or committee chair for your student organization to gain leadership experience.
• Seek out mentors to support you through your academic and professional career. Explore your college for subject mentors. Utilize student organizations for peer mentors.
• Volunteer as a mentor for first and second year students.
• Participate in service learning opportunities sponsored by UMD.