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| In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the university has instituted
programs and scholarships to assist affected students. The following
is updated information on ways we are helping both our own students
and those from institutions that are now closed because of the disaster. Current Students
- We have specified that the hurricane qualifies as an event under
our tuition
withdrawal refund policy for our military and civilian students
who have enrolled in the regular fall 2005 semester and cannot continue
because they are victims of the hurricane or have been called to
duty to assist in the hurricane relief effort. Students should call
800-888-UMUC (8682).
- For those affected students who can get access to the Internet,
we have created the Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief Scholarship, allowing
them to continue their courses online. Registration is still available
for our mid-fall term, which begins October 26. Apply
now (MSWord
130K) or, for more information, send an e-mail to katrinascholarship@umuc.edu.
- We have established a fund for students to replace their books
lost as a result of the hurricane. Apply at Gulf
Coast Hurricane Relief Books Scholarship (MSWord
130K).
Visiting Students
- We are quickly admitting and registering students who have been
displaced from their university because of Hurricane Katrina. Students
should call 800-888-UMUC (8682) for admission.
- For students from other institutions affected by the disaster,
the Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief Scholarship will be available commencing
with our mid-fall online term (beginning October 26). Apply
now ( MSWord
130K) or, for more information, send an e-mail to katrinascholarship@umuc.edu.
- Academic credit for any course taken at UMUC will be determined
by the students' home institution.
The university continues to encourage faculty, staff, and students
to send donations to the American
Red Cross. We are also exploring other means to assist members
of our community in the affected areas and are working with the University
System of Maryland to understand the issues facing higher education
institutions damaged by the hurricane.
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