Drop-In Advising: Neuroscience Advisors will be available for Drop-In Advising during the Fall 2025 semester on Mondays (11:30am to 12:30pm) and Thursdays (1:30 to 2:30pm) in the Neuroscience Advising Suite. Students will be seen on a first come, first serve basis, and it is okay if you do not meet with your specific advisor.

Please note: These meetings are meant to be brief, and should last approximately 10-15 minutes.

*The Neuroscience Advising Suite will be closed on Wednesdays, from approximately 10:00am to 11:30am for staff meetings.

Drop-In Advising should be used to for questions/concerns about:

• Your Fall 2025 schedule and classes
• Academic policies on grading method, add/drop/withdraw
• High Credit Load Request
• Campus Resources 
• Signatures on campus forms 

Drop-In Advising should not be used for:

• Graduation Plan review
• Mandatory Advising
• Study Abroad
• Requesting Letters of Recommendation

If you have extenuating circumstances and require a virtual meeting, please email neuradvising [at] umd.edu () with your request. Be sure to include your name, UID, and preferred meeting days and times.

For the Fall 2025 semester, please email neuradvising [at] umd.edu and your assigned advisor, if you are in need of a same-day appointment. If your advisor is not available for a same-day appointment, you will be offered an appointment with another Neuroscience staff member. You may also use TerpEngage to schedule an appointment with your advisor at your convenience.