Welcome to the Spring 2024 semester! 
We are the Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL) Office and are here to serve YOU, our transfers and commuters! Below, please see some details about upcoming programs specifically for you all. 

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're excited to meet you all on Friday, January 26th, for our TOCSL Bowling Kickoff!

VISIT OUR OFFICE
Student Engagement Office 
Find us on the ground floor of STAMP, next to the Bookstore and behind the Panda Express. Stop by to study, eat, unwind, and connect with new friends!

TOCSL EVENTS

Good Morning, Commuters
FREE breakfast for commuter students on Wednesday, February 7th 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!
FIRST GMC of the spring semester. We will be handing out our exclusive muffin man t-shirts to the the first 50 students, while supplies lasts.
Future upcoming dates:
  • Wednesday, March 6th
  • Wednesday, April 3rd 
  • Wednesday, May 1st
 Look out for more updates and follow us on social media @UMDTOCSL
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 on the day of.
Spring 2024 TOCSL Bowling Kickoff!
New transfer students, returning transfer students, and commuter students are invited to bowl with TOCSL!
Come kickoff the spring semester by welcoming our new transfer and off-campus students. Join us for strikes and free pizza. Don't miss out!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Welcome Week Giveaway!!

Be one of the first 50 students to visit our Engagement office in STAMP (TODAY ONLY) and earn a prize.
USM Board of Regents Student Excellence
Scholarship Oppurtunity
The University System of Maryland (USM) is the state’s public higher education system consisting of 12 institutions and 3 regional higher education centers spread across the state of Maryland. Consistently ranked as one of the most premier university systems in the country, the USM prides itself on its ability to inspire the next generation of leaders that go on to shape policy, science, technology, business, education, art, and culture.
Keeping in line with that mission and vision of the USM, the Board of Regents and the University System of Maryland Student Council (USMSC) are introducing the Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarships to recognize exceptionally talented students who are making contributions in various aspects of student life.
Apply by February 9th https://www.usmd.edu/regents/student_excellence_scholarship/
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
Second Look Fair Spring 2024
We have over 400 student organizations and University departments participate in the Second Look Fair annually. Check out our Organization List page to see the full list of participating organizations and departments! *The organization list will be updated after the event registration closes and SORC Staff finalizes their list.
Check out TerpLink for a full list of registered student organizations!
Navigating the Second Look Fair just got easier -- Download the UMD app to learn all about the student orgs that will be at the Second Look Fair, and where to find them.
To download the UMD App, visit the Apple Store, Google Play or visit umd.edu/app

MENTAL HEALTH
Free Peer Nutrition Coaching!
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 
Wags for Wellness!
Wags 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 spring.

Thank you to our sponsors!
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