Undergraduate Information
SLLC-RHSmith Global Opportunities program: Applications due 2/29!
Global Opportunities is a selective and reciprocal academic program for language and business students interested in the world of international business. The program helps students to gain skills outside their majors and enhance their opportunities in the global business arena. Language majors complete 15 credits in business, while business majors complete 15 credits in a single foreign language, 9 credits of which just be at the 300-400 level. Registration is expedited for students in the program, who also participate in study abroad trips, international clubs and co-curricular activities. Sophomore language majors can apply to take five course in business; business majors apply to take five courses in a language. Applications are available online!
Advising During Summer
Information for Summer Advising
Summer 2008
Summer Term, Office of Extended Studies
Spring 2008 Offerings
Course listings for Spring 2008
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for current Undergraduate Students
Prospective Students: are you interested in visiting?
Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Degree Programs in Languages
Students may seek an undergraduate degree in the following programs:
- French Language and Literature
- Chinese
- Germanic Studies
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese
- Russian Language and Culture
- Spanish Language and Literature
Please see individual department pages for degree requirements.
Advising
The College of Arts & Humanities provides advising for CORE and College requirements.
See also ARHU Student Resources.
Minors
Minors (formerly Citations) in the College of Arts and Humanities offer students in all disciplines the opportunity to pursue an in-depth, structured program of study in a field outside of their major. Minors allow participants to earn official recognition of their expertise and achievements, broadening their skills and interests and giving them an edge in today's competitive job markets. **MINORS should be declared at least one year before graduation**
- Business Italian
- Chinese Language
- Chinese Studies
- French Studies
- German Language, Literature and Culture
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese
- Jewish Studies
- Korean Studies
- Persian Studies
- Portuguese Language, Literatures and Cultures
- Russian Studies
- Spanish Language & Cultures
- Spanish Language, Business, and Cultures
Certificates
Certificates in the College of Arts and Humanities offer students in all disciplines the opportunity to pursue an in-depth, structured program of study in a field outside of their major. Certificates allow participants to earn official recognition of their expertise and achievements, broadening their skills and interests and giving them an edge in today's competitive job markets. Each student who successfully completes a certificate program will receive a certificate at graduation, and the accomplishment will be noted on the student's transcript.
To be eligible for a Certificate, students must receive a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland College Park. Successful completion of a Certificate requires grades of C or above. Each program welcomes students in good standing from any academic major discipline.
Honor Pledge
The School of Languages, Literatures and cultures has a strict, zero-tolerance policy with respect to academic dishonesty. Students are expected to abide by the University of Maryland's Code of Academic Integrity on all quizzes, homework assignments, papers and examinations. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and all suspected cases will be referred to the Office of Judicial Programs and Student Ethical Development. For details of the campus policy, procedures and punishment, please visit the Office of Student Conduct.
