You are a member of the alumni association if you joined by paying a membership fee: $55 for single memberships, $70 for joint memberships. Three year and life memberships are also available. Take advantage of our Auto Dues Renewal Program for potential savings! University of Maryland College Park graduating seniors receive a complimentary one-year membership. Members receive a membership card, entitling them to many Member Benefits. Join now!

2. How do I join the alumni association if I attended the University of Maryland, College Park, but didn't graduate?

The alumni association welcomes membership from all Terp fans who attended the University of Maryland for at least one class. Friends of the university may also join even if they never attended the university.

3. How do I receive my membership card?

You should receive your membership card within two to four weeks from the date the association receives your application form. If you don’t receive your card within this time frame, contact the association at 800.336.8627 or 301.405.7973.

4. How do I locate a former classmate?

All University Maryland College Park graduates can search for friends and make new connections through the TerpNation Network.

5. How do I access the Campus Recreation Center?

The association offers members access to campus recreation facilities, including the new Campus Recreation Center, for just $182/semester. For more details visit, campus recreation facilities or call 301.405.7529.

6. How do I learn about alumni events in my area?

Event mailings are typically sent to alumni in areas where there is a chartered or start-up alumni club. The university also mails general information to alumni. If you do not receive any information from the university, it is likely we do not have a current address for you. To update your address and reconnect to your alma mater, register now for free for the TerpNation Network. You may also fax your social security number, e-mail address, full name, maiden name (if applicable) and middle initial, graduation year, school and major, current address, and past address to Membership Services, 800.336.8627 or alumni.umd.edu.

7. How do I find an alumni club in my local area?

The alumni association's Web page lists all local, regional (outside of Maryland), and international alumni clubs—take a look!

8. How do I find a job?

Please contact Linda LeNoir, assistant director University Career Center, at llenoir@umd.edu or 301.314.7240.

9. How do I get a copy of my transcript?

If you were enrolled at the University of Maryland College Park send a written request to:

Transcript Request Center
1108 Mitchell Bldg.
College Park, MD 20742

OR

Fax your request to 301.314.9568. Please be sure to include the following:

Full name, former name
Social security number or student identification number
Date of birth
Dates of attendance
Degree Year (if applicable)
Address for transcript destination
Signature

If you were enrolled at University College or overseas in Adult Education courses contact 301.985.7000.

10. How do I buy University of Maryland plates?

License plates featuring either the new University of Maryland or Terrapin logo are $35 for alumni association members and $50 for non-members. For more information or to order a tag, please call 800.336.8627 or send an e-mail to alumni@umd.edu. Delivery takes about four to six weeks.

Virginia—you can now order your own Terp license plate directly through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Web site at: http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/vehicle/splates/info.asp?idnm=UMD. Visit today for more information.

11. How do I buy University of Maryland tags for my new car?

You can purchase tags along with your new automobile, and then apply for Maryland tags. Simply return the first set of tags to the MVA. The dealer can pick up your Maryland tags, but the alumni association will process the application. For more information or to order a tag, please call 800.336.8627 or send an e-mail to alumni@umd.edu.

If you live in Virginia, you can order your own Terp license plate directly through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Web site at: http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/vehicle/splates/info.asp?idnm=UMD.

12. How do I attain my library bar code so that I can borrow books from campus libraries?

You must take your member card to McKeldin Library to receive your library barcode. You may then use any library on the College Park campus. Please call the Member Services Department at 800.336.8627 or 301.405.4678 if you have any questions. A list of libraries can be found online at http://www.lib.umd.edu.

13. How do I get discounts on tickets to athletic events?

Membership in the alumni association affords you many benefits. However, membership does not include discounts on tickets to athletic events. For more information on tickets to athletic tickets, please contact the athletic department at 800.462.TERP or 301.314.7070.

14. How do I purchase a class ring?

Class rings are now available through the official Class Ring Program. For more information on the Official Ring Program, please contact Remy Shaffer Gomes ’00, director of student programs and advocacy, at 301.405.8650 or rsgomes@ur.umd.edu.

15. How do I register for the TerpNation Network?

All graduates and members of the alumni association have access to the TerpNation Network, the online community for Maryland alumni. To register for free, click here.

16. How do I retrieve my password and user ID to the TerpNation Network if I cannot remember them?

If you are correctly registered in the TerpNation Network but cannot remember your password or user ID, send an e-mail to alumni@umd.edu.

17. How do I rent space in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center?

To inquire about renting space in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, please call 301.405.9756 or send an e-mail to riggsinfo@ur.umd.edu.

18. How do I contribute to the building of the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center?

The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, a building built by alumni for alumni, is being funded by private donations. For information on naming and other giving opportunities, contact Brian Shook, director of development, at 301.405.6542 or bshook@umd.edu. Or visit the Riggs Alumni Center Web site.