The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Graduation Plan
Instructions for Completing Graduation Plan:
1. Review your major card and Degree Audit report at https://uachieve.umd.edu/ before starting your plan. You will use the major card and
Degree Audit report to complete your plan.
2. Fill in your personal information at the top of the form and check the applicable box that corresponds to you. Please print neatly.
3. On the back of the form:
1. Fill in your Name, UID, Email, Current Major, Intended/Planned Major, Date, Cumulative Credits (from Degree Audit report).
2. Fill in the semester box with the current semester (ex. Fall 2012, Spring 2013, etc.) List the courses for which you are currently regis-
tered. The Winter and Summer semesters are not required.
3. Under Credits, fill in the corresponding credits for each class (Most classes are 3 credits. Classes
with lab components are usually 4 credits).
4. For remaining semesters, start by planning Benchmark/Gateway courses and Fundamental Studies
courses.
5. If a general requirement is listed, write the acronym instead of a specific course (ex. PW – Profes-
sional Writing, etc.).
6. If a specific course is required write the specific course (ex. ECON 200, etc.) as listed on the major
card and Degree Audit report.
7. Make sure semesters are balanced with CORE/General Education courses, major courses, special
program courses, and electives.
8. Total up the semester credits (You may only plan for up to 16 credits (17 with permission) in Fall or
Spring, 1 course up to 4 credits in Winter and 2 courses up to 8 credits in each summer session).
9. Continue planning your remaining semesters, repeating steps 5—11 until all requirements are
planned for and the total credits equals 120, including cumulative credits.
10. Use the checklist and your major card to review your plan to ensure that all requirements and policies have been met.
4. Submit plan (and additional forms if needed) to the BSOS Advising Center, 2148 Tydings Hall.
Name: UID: Email:
Current Major: Intended/Planned Major: Date:
Statements of Understanding: Read and initial appropriate statements, then sign and date.
I understand that plans are reviewed in the order they are received.
I understand that my block will not be lifted or my major change will not be processed until my plan has been reviewed and
approved.
I understand that BSOS will review my plan and contact me in the event that my plan is not approved.
I understand that it is my responsibility to accurately plan and complete my benchmark/gateway requirements within the allotted time
frame.
I understand that it is my responsibility to seek clarification from BSOS College or Department advisors on my degree
requirements.
I understand that I can schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor with regards to my graduation plan or general questions.
I understand that I am expected to use my Major Card, Degree Audit report, and Advising Resources for future graduation
planning.
Student signature:
Date:
Check applicable box:
I am a:
First semester BSOS student whose
current major and intended/planned
major are the same
UMD student currently enrolled in
another major, changing or
declaring a BSOS major
UMD student currently enrolled in another
major, adding a BSOS major as a double
major or double degree
Forms
Needed:
Graduation Plan
Change/Addition of Major Form
and Graduation Plan
Change/Addition of Major Form and
Graduation Plan
Semester: Fall 20XX
Course Credit
Fundamental Math 3
Academic Writing 3
CCJS 100 3
Diversity 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Credits 15
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
BSOSgpv3 Updated 3/6/2017
Date Received
Date Stamp, Initial and Check SIS FRONT DESK --
SIS SRECORD MS MS
MS F5
PI F5
AAP*
Current Major
FE
CORE
TC
Previous Degree
Type
NCAA*
GPA*
FM
Gen Ed
DC
Verified
(* Appointment Needed)
Major Effective Term Benchmark
Correct
Incorrect Plan
Approved
Denied
Transcript
Non Applicable
Repeat/Duplicate Credits
Transfer Credit Limit
Advisor Initial & Date
(To be filled out by Advisor)
