Campus Information

Student Services

The Student Service Center, or SSC, provides a variety of curricular support services, offices, and facilities for students and student organizations. Student Service Center – Ext. 6436

Facilities and services available in the Student Service Center include:

o       Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)	o         International Student Office
o         Ballroom	o         Student Activities Office
o         Bookstore	o         Student Game Room
o         Career Services	o         Student Government Association (SGA)
o         Counseling Center	o         Student Lounge
o         Food Vending Services	o         University Chapel
o         Office of Disabled Student Services (DSS)	o         Upward Bound

A brief description of the student services, extensions, and links to their web pages are included in this section. 

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Prevention Resource Center – Ext 6385

The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Prevention Resource Center is committed to the challenge of reducing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  To support this commitment, several initiatives have been introduced to better enable the center to provide a science-based model of prevention to students.  The ATOD Prevention Resource Centers’ desire is to optimize wellness, promote academic excellence, provide a network of prevention resources, and deliver outstanding drug and alcohol prevention education.  The Center is located in the Student Apartments Resource Center.

Bookstore - Ext. 6437

All textbooks for college courses are available from the UMES Bookstore located in the SSC.  The bookstore sells a wide selection of merchandise that a college student may need, including: notebooks, computer disks, office supplies, greeting cards, posters, toiletries, gift and novelty items, and official UMES sportswear and paraphernalia, as well as fraternity and sorority items.  Used textbooks are also available.  The bookstore accepts most credit cards, and the Hawk-Express card.

Counseling Center Ext.- 6449

The University Counseling Center provides individual counseling to all students and is located in the Student Development Center.  The center employs an experienced staff that is available to assist students with personal and social adjustment problems.  While students may seek career counseling as well, mental health counseling is its primary purpose.

Office of Financial Aid - Ext. 6172

The Financial Aid office renders assistance to as many students as possible in the form of employment, scholarships, grants and student loans.  Financial aid is not automatically renewed, and students receiving financial aid must re-apply each year in order to be considered for assistance. Each student must ensure that he/she maintains a minimum credit load for a given financial program.  Some grants require 12 credit hours to maintain financial eligibility while others may require less.  Contact the financial aid office in Bird Hall for application deadlines and other financial aid information.

Office of Student Retention – Ext. 6215

The Office of Student Retention through its Access and Success Program facilitates the University’s effort to maximum student enrollment and graduation rates.  Toward this effort, a variety of support services are available to all students that include tutoring services, and provision of workshops designed to improve study habits as well as test-taking and writing skills.  Program facilities include two State-of-the-art computer labs featuring math and writing assistance.  The laboratories are located in the Access and Success complex adjacent to the Family and Child Development Center’s playground. 

Office of Services for Students with Disabilities - Ext. 6461

The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities assures the commitment of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to providing access and equal opportunity to students with disabilities.  Integration into the mainstream of campus life and empowerment are top priorities of this office.  Although there is no special curriculum for students with disabilities, its programs are designed to assist students in maximizing their academic potential.  The office focuses on supporting the positive development of students with disabilities.

Office of Student Accounts - Ext. 6092

The Office of Student Accounts is located in the J. T. Williams building on the third floor. The hours of operation are between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. This office is responsible for tracking the status of student financial obligations to the university.

Student Check Cashing - Ext. 7747

The Office of Student Activities functions as agent for the Office of Student Accounts and administers check-cashing services for registered UMES students.  Services are provided on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the information desk in the Student Service Center.  Registered students may cash one or more checks per service day in an amount not to exceed $51.00. There is a one-dollar service fee for each check cashing transaction.  Students who have had checks returned for insufficient funds will lose check-cashing privileges indefinitely.  Contact the Office of Student Accounts for more detailed information regarding check-cashing services.

Student Employment Services - Ext. 6400

There are many opportunities available for students to work part-time on the university campus.  Student work schedules must not conflict with their class schedule.  Hourly wage rates vary depending on the job responsibilities.  Contact the Department of Human Resources at the number noted above for more information about employment opportunities on campus.

Student Publications - Ext.

The publications committee oversees both the student newspaper and yearbook.  The committee is comprised of sitting editors of the newspaper and yearbook. Contact the Office of Student Activities for information about joining either the HAWKS’s Message, or the HAWK Yearbook publications committee.