We are the Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL) Office and are here to serve our transfer students and commuters! Below, please see some details about upcoming programs specifically for you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about anything UMD-related. We are eager to help: 301-314-0159 or tocsl@umd.edu. We will look forward to meeting you at our events.
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Engagement Office
Find us on the ground floor of STAMP, next to Panda Express and The Bookstore. Stop by to study, eat, unwind, and connect with new friends!
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Good Morning,Commuters
FREE breakfast for commuter students on Wednesday, December 6th from 9-11:30am (end time may vary while supplies last). It is an excellent opportunity for off-campus students to connect over breakfast. TOCSL serves ~150 UMD students per month!
LAST GMC of the fall semester. We will be handing out our exclusive muffin man lunch bags to the the first 50 students, while supplies lasts!
Spring 2024 upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, February 7th
- Wednesday, March 6th
- Wednesday, April 3rd
- Wednesday, May 1st
Look out for more updates and follow us on social media @UMDTOCSL
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Prepare for Good Morning,Commuters
Login into Terplink and follow the steps below! Add the event pass to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay for faster check in.
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TOCSL Thursday Ice Cream Social
🍦Ending the Semester on a Sweet Note! 🍦 Don't miss our Ice Cream Social on Dec 7th, 2:30-4:00 pm. Be one of the first 30 students to RSVP on TerpLink and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream and exciting games!
🍨 Let's come together to celebrate and chill out as we wrap up this fall semester. RSVP now!
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Learn to lead this Winter Break!
Leadership Studies is offering three online, asynchronous winter courses:
1. LEAD217: Introduction to Leadership
- A solid foundation in leadership principles.
- Fulfills GenEd Scholarship in Practice (DSSP) credit
2. HESI318A: Applied Contextual Leadership; Leadership and Film
- A cinematic approach to leadership
3. HESI318E: Applied Contextual Leadership; Exploring Strengths and Values for Effective Leadership
- Discover your strengths and values for impactful leadership
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Register to be a Spring Mentor!
Interested in gaining volunteer and/or teaching experience? Maryland Mentor Corps (MMC) is a program that works with elementary and middle school students and their families to offer five unique mentoring programs. Registration opens on Monday, Nov. 13, and will close on Saturday, Feb. 10. Applicants will be expected to attend a mandatory information session beginning Monday, Nov. 27. No previous tutoring or mentoring experience is required, and transportation is provided. For more information, check out the MMC website or email mdmentorcorps@umd.edu
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Queer Winter Celebration!
The LGBTQ+ Equity Center is hosting a Queer Winter Celebration the STAMP Student Atrium on Monday, December 4th from 1:00-3:30pm. Join UMD community members - students, faculty, and staff - for an afternoon of food, music, games and more!
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Paint Night at Studio A
The first and fourth Thursday of every month.
Studio A’s Paint Nights are the perfect opportunity to relax and create with friends. There are instructors on hand, but zero pressure—what you paint is totally up to you!
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Senior Marshal Nominations Open Monday, Nov. 27
Senior Marshals are graduating seniors who have demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement, and personal growth. Any senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher can be nominated by themselves, a fellow student, or a faculty/staff member. Contact seniors@umd.edu with any questions.
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Free Student Swim Lessons
RecWell offers free swim lessons for students every Friday at 2 p.m. and Tuesday at 9 a.m. Register online to learn to swim or brush up on your skills.
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Free Peer Nutrition Coaching
The holidays are coming! A Peer Nutrition Coach can help you incorporate all your favorite holiday foods into a nourishing diet. Email nutritioncoach@umd.edu to set up an appointment
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Wags for WellnessWags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL). Visit the Health Center’s Wags for Wellness page for more information and a list of upcoming special events this fall.
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UMD Meditation Program is FREE
Meditation invites us to slow down, breathe, and cultivate a greater awareness of how our body and mind can work together. Sessions are free, open to everyone, and offered online Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. No experience is required. We offer virtual drop-in group meditations and by-request meditation sessions for student organizations, classrooms, and more, in addition to personalized one-on-one consultations. Pre-recorded sessions ready for download.
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