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Prior to Orientation, students whohave been admitted will receive aletter, parking instructions, a campusmap, an immunization verificationform, and general instructions regarding Orientation. At Orientation, students will meet the IAA faculty andstaff, review policies and procedures,and set up email accounts.During Orientation, students willmeet with their advisors and registerfor classes.PHOTO-ID CARDAn official University of Marylandstudent photo identification card isissued to each registered student.The Photo-ID card is issued atOrientation and is used for thestudent’s entire educational program.The Photo-ID card is for use only bythe student to whom the card is issued.The photo-ID card is used to accessresources provided by UMD including:library services; admission to athletic,social, and cultural events; accessto some campus buildings; and theshuttle bus. It is a general form ofidentification used on campus. Thecards may not be transferred or loanedto another individual for any reason.Violators will be referred to theJudiciary Office.Loss of the Photo-ID card must bereported at once to the Office of theRegistrar. Lost or stolen ID cardscan be electronically deactivatedonline at id-card.umd.edu/lost/user.South Campus Commons, Fraternity& Sorority Life, Public Safety,Residential Facilities, and ResidentLife also provide links to thisapplication from their websites.Once a card has been deactivated,the following services willimmediately be suspended untila new card is issued: access toadministrative buildings, offices,residential facilities, Dining Services,and Terrapin Express; facilitiesmanagement services; the time andattendance system; and universityrecreation and wellness services.IAA Student HandbookPlease keep your ID cards safeto avoid any inconveniences thatdeactivating your ID card may create.Please be aware that upon deactivatingyour ID card, a new physical ID cardmust be obtained from the Office ofthe Registrar, as a deactivated ID cardcannot be reactivated. A replacementfee of 20 is required.If you have questions concerning theidentification card system, contact theOffice of the Registrar at 301.314.8240or visit registrar.umd.edu.PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITESINAG News is the IAA’s newsletterfor alumni, students, parents,university personnel, and others whoare interested in the Institute. It ispublished periodically and featuresthe achievements of current students,faculty, and alumni.All students are encouraged to submititems of interest at any time. EmailGlori Hyman at gdhyman@umd.edu.The IAA homepage containsclass and exam schedules, coursedescriptions, and other information.Visit iaa.umd.edu to learn more.The IAA’s social media presenceincludes Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, YouTube, and Linkedin.You are encouraged to follow thesechannels for the latest updatesregarding scholarships, job andnetworking opportunities, and funcampus events.QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMSIf you have questions about courses,fees, registration, etc., come to theIAA office FIRST. Procedures forIAA students ARE NOT always thesame as those for four-year students.Call 301.405.4686.SEXUAL MISCONDUCTThe University is committedto creating and maintaininga welcoming and inclusiveenvironment that is free from allforms of sexual misconduct and7discrimination and harassment. TheOffice of Civil Rights & SexualMisconduct (OCRSM), sometimesreferred to as the Title IX Office, ishoused within the Office of thePresident and responds to allcomplaints of sexual misconductand discrimination. Complaintsof sexual misconduct anddiscrimination may be madeonline at umd.edu/ocrsm.The University of Maryland isalso committed to providingsupport and resources, includingacademic accommodations, forstudents who experience sexual orrelationship violence (as defined bythe University’s Sexual MisconductPolicy). To report an incident and/orobtain an academic accommodation,contact the Office of Civil Rights andSexual Misconduct at 301.405.1142.If you wish to speak with someoneconfidentially, contact CampusAdvocates Respond and Educate(CARE) to Stop Violence at301.741.3555. Disclosures madeto faculty are not confidential andmust be reported to the Office ofCivil Rights and Sexual Misconduct.Federal law and UMD policy requirethat all faculty, academic advisors,instructors, and teaching assistantspromptly notify the Title IX Officerwhenever a student mentions anincident of sexual misconduct. Formore information visit www.ocrsm.umd.edu.REGULATIONSThe IAA follows the university’s policyon smoking, which states: smoking isprohibited in all indoor and outdoorUMD facilities and properties.STUDENT ACTIVITIESIAA students may participate in alluniversity activities except NCAAathletic teams.Several student agricultural groupsare active on campus: Ag StudentCouncil, Alpha Gamma Rho, AnimalHusbandry Club, Food and Nutrition(FAN) Club, Landscape ArchitectureStudent Association, University ofJune 2020

Maryland Equestrian Club, Universityof Maryland Equestrian Team, Natural Resource Management Society,Sigma Alpha, Soil ConservationSociety of America—UMCP StudentChapter, and Veterinary Science Club.STUDENT CHAPTER OF GCSAAIn 1997, the IAA created an officialstudent chapter affiliation with theGolf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). GCSAA isan international professional association dedicated to advancing golfcourse management through education and informational exchange. Interested IAA students should contactGeoff Rinehart at 301.405.4692.STUDENT CHAPTER OF PGMSIn 2010, IAA students established thefirst Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) student chapterin the country. The student chapteris affiliated with the DC-PGMSbranch. The purpose of PGMS is tounite professional grounds managersand those interested in or providingservice to the grounds managementindustry, to promote the disseminationof educational materials and reliableinformation pertinent to the executionof grounds management functions,and to assist in attaining and maintaining a high standard of businessethics (PGMS Bylaws, Section 102).Interested IAA students should contact Ken Ingram at 301.405.0499 orvisit pgms.org.STUDENT CONDUCTThe IAA adheres to the University’sapproved Code of Student Conductto protect the campus community.Consistent with its purpose,reasonable efforts will be madeto foster the personal and socialdevelopment of those students whoare held accountable for violations ofUniversity regulations. president.umd.edu/policies/docs/V-100B.pdf.Cases that may result in suspensionor expulsion are heard by conductboards, comprised entirely of students. In such cases, students areaccorded substantial procedural proIAA Student Handbooktections, including an opportunity fora hearing and an appeal. Less seriouscases are resolved in disciplinary conferences conducted by University staffmembers. Acts of violence (includingany sexual assault), intimidation,disruption, or rioting; substantial theftor vandalism; fraud or forgery; use ordistribution of illegal drugs; and anyCode of Student Conduct violationmotivated by considerations of sex,race, ethnic origin, sexual orientationor religion are forms of misconductthat most frequently result in dismissal from the University. Studentsaccused of violating University disciplinary regulations are encouraged todiscuss the allegations with their parents or guardians, legal counsel, andappropriate university staff members.A complete list of conduct consideredprohibited as well as procedures forresolving allegations of misconductmay be found in the Code of StudentConduct at president.umd.edu/policies.Students who violate the followingsection will be dismissed from theUniversity: Rioting, assault, theft,vandalism, fire-setting, or other serious misconduct related to a University-sponsored event, occurring onor off campus, that results in harmto persons or property or otherwiseposes a threat to the stability of thecampus or campus community mayresult in disciplinary action regardlessof the existence, status, or outcome ofany criminal charges in a court of lawrelated to misconduct associated witha university-sponsored event.TRANSCRIPT SERVICESStudents may obtain unofficialtranscripts under Records andRegistration on Testudo at testudo.umd.edu. Students may requestofficial transcripts through the TestudoHome Page and the Registrar’s Office.Contact the Registrar’s Office at301.314.8240 if you have questions,or contact the IAA Office.TRANSFER CREDITIt is the student’s responsibility to seethat all up-to-date official transcripts8of all non-Institute college work arereceived by the IAA Office. Transcripts will be evaluated for admissionand for transfer credit.To be evaluated for transfer credit, allofficial transcripts of courses takenprior to enrollment at the IAA mustbe submitted by the time the studentmatriculates at the IAA. Previouscoursework will not be consideredonce the student begins classes atthe IAA.Courses completed at Marylandpublic two- and four-year institutionsmay be transferred into the IAA witha grade of “D” or above provided thecourse is equivalent in content andscope to courses offered at the IAAand the grades in the block of coursestransferred from the institution average 2.0 or higher. Each institution willbe considered separately.For courses to be transferred into theIAA from non-Maryland public institutions, a grade of “C” or better mustbe earned. A maximum of 36 credithours may be transferred into an IAAprogram, unless the credits are fromthe University of Maryland, CollegePark, in which case the students maytransfer as many credits as may besubstituted for IAA courses.For proper transcript/course evaluation, students may be asked to supplycourse descriptions, syllabi or otherinformation from previous courses.The IAA Director, or designatedpersonnel, will determine the transferability of credit(s) already earned.Individual conferences may be heldwith transfer students to discuss thetransfer of course work.Credit for transfer courses will counttoward the total number of creditsrequired for graduation. However, astudent’s academic standing at theIAA will be based only upon gradesand quality points earned at the Institute of Applied Agriculture.Transfer credit will not be granted forJune 2020

courses in which credit was earned“By Examination” or on a pass-failoption.Courses taken by current IAA students at other institutions with theintent of transferring those credits tothe IAA must receive prior writtenapproval from the IAA Director.Permission to Transfer forms shouldbe requested prior to enrollment inother institutions. The grades in theblock of courses transferred from eachinstitution must average 2.0 or higherto transfer into the IAA (see above fortransfer policy).TRANSFERABILITY OFIAA CREDITSMany IAA credits are transferableto other institutions. If students planto transfer credits earned at the IAA,they should seek guidance directlyfrom the institution or department towhich they plan to transfer. Only thatinstitution can answer specific questions about its own degree requirements or the applicability of the IAAcourses to its curriculum.The IAA has an articulation agreement with University of MarylandUniversity College (UMUC). Uponcompleting their program at the IAA,students may apply for transfer intoUMUC’s Management program andearn a bachelor’s degree.sion is required to provide his/herSSN so the University can administerfederal financial aid programs andcomply with various State and Federalreporting requirements, includingreporting to the IRS. While the SSNwill be collected and retained as authorized by law, it will not be used forroutine identification or authenticationpurposes. The SSN will be maintainedin a secure and confidential manner.WAIVER OF COURSESSometimes, students have commandof principles and practices taught incertain IAA courses, but do not havean equivalent course to transfer to theIAA. The course instructor/advisorwith the Director’s approval maywaive a course for a student, provideddocumentation can be presented tosupport the student’s mastery of thepertinent information. Students mustsubmit a course waiver form.By receiving a course waiver, astudent DOES NOT accumulate orearn credits for the waived course(s).Only the requirement for the course inquestion is satisfied.IAA students who transfer to UMCPas degree-seeking students mayreceive resident credit for designatedINAG courses that they took whileattending the IAA. It is the student’sresponsibility to notify the IAA Director of the transfer, so the courses canbe evaluated.UID NUMBERThe University of Maryland doesnot use a student’s Social Security Number (SSN) as an identifier.Each student receives a UniversityID (UID) Number as part of his/herinitial enrollment and it is used for allUniversity identification purposes.However, each applicant for admisIAA Student Handbook9June 2020

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATIONTo register for courses, IAA studentsmust meet with their advisors to planschedules and receive electronicapproval. Once approved, studentsregister via Testudo at testudo.umd.edu.Students are assigned registration startdates and may register any time afterthat date as long as the advisor hasgiven approval. Courses are filled on afirst come, first served basis. Registeras soon as you are eligible to assuremaximum selection.Outstanding financial obligations ormissing immunization records willblock your registration. Students areresponsible for clearing these blocks.CANCELLATION OFREGISTRATIONTo cancel registration and receive afull refund, students must put theirrequest in writing prior to the first dayof classes. Requests must include theUID number and student signature.Send written request by registeredmail to:Office of the Registrar1st Floor, Mitchell BuildingUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742- or Fax to 301.314.9568Failure to cancel registration willresult in financial obligation to theuniversity even though the studentdoes not attend class.Students who become academicallyineligible are responsible for cancelling their summer registration whenapplicable.For more information on cancellation, call the Registrar’s Office at301.314.8240.Cancellation of the Residence Halls/Dining Services Agreement is aseparate process and must be sentIAA Student Handbookdirectly (certified mail suggested) to:Residence Life Assignments Office1102 Annapolis HallCollege Park, MD 20742-9123Different procedures apply forreturning residents than for newstudents who want to be released fromthe Residence Halls/Dining ServicesAgreement. Call Resident Life at301.314.2100 or email reslife@umd.edu for deadlines and cancellation fees.RESIDENCY DETERMINATIONAND RECLASSIFICATIONA student’s residency status as a stateresident or nonresident is determinedby the University’s Office ofAdmissions prior to the student’s firstenrollment. The determination madeat that time, and any determinationmade thereafter, shall prevail in eachsemester unless the determinationis successfully challenged. Studentsmay challenge their classification bysubmitting a timely petition to theResidency Reclassification Services.Determinations are based on theresidency policy and requirements.The deadline for submitting acomplete petition, along with allsupporting documents, is the first dayof the semester in which the studentwishes to be classified as in-state.The volume of requests for reclassification may necessitate a delay in completing the review process. A decisionin each case will be made within 60days of receipt of a complete petition and all required documentation.During this period of time, or anyfurther period of time required by theuniversity, any fees and charges basedon the previous determination must bepaid. The student is solely responsiblefor any late charges incurred by theresidency process. If the determination is changed, any excess fees andcharges will be refunded.Students classified as in-state foradmission and tuition purposes are10responsible for notifying the Residency Reclassification Services in writingwithin 15 days of any change in theircircumstances that might in any wayaffect their classification at the University of Maryland.Applications for review of eligibility,related documentation and questionsconcerning the University of Maryland policy for the determination ofin-state status should be directed to:Residency Classification OfficeMitchell Building, Room 1130University of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742Tel: 301.314.9596Fax: eclass.htmlStudents are responsible fornotifying, in writing, both the Officeof Admissions and the IAA Officewithin 15 days of any change incircumstances which might in anyway affect their residency at theCollege Park campus.CURRICULUM GUIDESStudents receive curriculumguides, or advising guides, fortheir concentrations at orientation;guides are included in this book,available online, and available inthe IAA Office. Required coursesand approved electives are listedon the curriculum guide. Prior toeach registration students and theiradvisors should review progress basedon required courses as listed on thecurriculum guide.If the course requirements

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