UMD New Faculty Orientation

WELCOME TO UMD!

You're invited to attend New Faculty Orientation:

Monday, August 15, 2022 - Online
Thursday, August 18, 2022 - Online
Thursday, August 25, 2022 - In person

This program is designed to welcome new and recently hired faculty members into campus culture, and provide an overview of the policies, procedures, resources and services available to you.

You will hear from various members of the faculty, staff and administration who will lead sessions and share experiences and insights to assist in your acclimation to the University. Also, there will be opportunities to network and engage with your fellow new Terps.

Visit our Orientation website for the agenda and campus resources.

See below for additional information.

We're excited to welcome you to College Park and look forward to meeting you!

INTRODUCE YOURSELVES TO YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES

Ahead of meeting your new colleagues, we are asking you to introduce yourself with an Adobe Express post that we will display. We will show these posts during Orientation and may also include them on our website and in other communications. Please complete your post by August 12. Learn how to create your post.

TerrapinSTRONG

As you prepare for faculty orientation, we want to ask you to please enroll in and complete the TerrapinSTRONG onboarding. All new benefits-eligible faculty members are required to complete the TerrapinSTRONG Onboarding, a presidential initiative that aims to make new members of our community feel welcomed to the University of Maryland, learn some of our history, understand our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and come to know our traditions. Learn more and enroll .

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Start Up Resources Guide

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Learn More About UMD

Teaching & Learning Transformation Center

Virtual Campus Tour

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Health & Retirement Benefits

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