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Global
Communities students outside of Dorchester Hall, the
home of Global Communities.
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For more information contact:
Monica Emery, Director, Global
Communities
Office: 0119 Dorchester Hall
Mail: University of Maryland
Office of International Programs
1122 Holzapfel Hall
College Park, Maryland 20742
Phone: (301) 314-7100
Fax: (301) 314-7708
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Please
read the following directions before applying.
To
go directly to the on-line application, click here.
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Students
Currently Enrolled at UM:
For best consideration, submit your application by March
1 for fall semester.
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Incoming
Freshmen:
Incoming Freshmen are invited to join the program and
will receive their invitations from the admissions office
in March.
Applications
received after the dates noted above will be considered
on a space-available basis.
Please
note the following points when you consider applying to
Global Communities:
- Participation
in a one-credit colloquium per semester is required.
To view Global Communities courses, click here.
- Global
Communities students are required to live in Dorchester
Hall (or study abroad) for the duration of the two-year
program.
- Selection
is based on experience and/or expressed interest in
international and intercultural issues and activities.
- Knowledge
of a foreign language or prior travel experience is
NOT required.
- An
admissions committee will review your application
and essay.
- Only
undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
- You
must be guaranteed on-campus housing by Resident Life
(ResLife) to be considered for Global Communities.
- There
is no extra cost involved with living in Global Communities
and Dorchester Hall.
To
obtain an application by regular mail, arrange for a tour,
or ask any other questions regarding Global Communities
selection and programs, please contact the Global Communities
Director:
Monica Emery
Office of International Programs
1122 Holzapfel Hall
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: (301) 314-7100
Fax: (301) 314-7708
Application Process
Step
1 - Housing:
Incoming
Freshmen:
Return your invitation response card to the University
Admission Office by the deadline noted on the card.
Remember that your admission to Global Communities is
contingent on your acceptance to Resident Life. You
will need to confirm enrollment at the University of
Maryland and apply to housing by the posted deadlines
(see https://www.sis.umd.edu/servlets/AdmitEnrollConf).
Students
Currently Enrolled at UM:
If you already live on campus, and are guaranteed
housing by resident life, submit a Room Change Request
form to Resident Life (forms are available at www.resnet.umd.edu).
If you do not live on campus, apply for on-campus
housing by going to Annapolis Hall and filling out
an application.
Step
2 - Global Communities Application:
Submit
an application to Global Communities. Click here
to apply via the web application.
To request an application by e-mail, send your request
to mlam4@umd.edu.
The most important part of the application is your
essay in which you should outline why you want to
join Global Communities and how you believe YOU
could contribute to the diversity and activities
in the program and in Dorchester Hall.
Additional
Information about Housing
For
questions about cost, submission of the mandatory
housing Agreement, and residence hall services, please
contact the Assignments Office of the Department of
Resident Life, Annapolis Hall, University of Maryland,
College Park, MD 20742. (301) 314-2100.
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