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<Title>Spring 2019 Withdraw Approval Requests</Title>
<Tagline>Get Scholarship Approval before Withdrawing from Classes</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>The last day to drop classes <strong>without</strong> a "W" grade on your academic transcript was Friday, February 8, 2019.  Therefore, moving forward, any withdraws to course load will result in a "W" grade if you choose to withdrawal from a course(s).<br></div><div><br></div><div>As indicated in students' scholarship agreement, all scholars must 
    maintain 12+ credits (at least 6 credits for transfers) enrollment each 
    semester in order to receive their scholarship. If a scholar falls below
     their required enrollment status for any reason <u><strong>without</strong></u> receiving approval from the Scholarship Review Committee, their scholarship will be discontinued indefinitely. </div><br><strong>Prior</strong> to making any changes to their enrollment, scholars should request prior approval to withdraw from class(es) by submitting the <strong>Scholarship Withdrawal Request Form</strong>.  Failure to gain approval may result in scholarship discontinuation indefinitely.<br><br>For additional information visit the Current UMBC Scholars Webpage at: <a href="http://financialaid.umbc.edu/scholarships/withdrawal-requests/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://scholarships.umbc.edu/withdrawal/</a><br><br><em>*This is an e-mail notification to <u><strong>all</strong></u> current UMBC scholars.</em></div>
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<Summary>The last day to drop classes without a "W" grade on your academic transcript was Friday, February 8, 2019.  Therefore, moving forward, any withdraws to course load will result in a "W" grade if...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="81928" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars/posts/81928">
<Title>Spring 2019 Add/Drop Deadline- Feb 8, 2019</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span>UMBC’s <strong><span>Last day to Add or Drop a Course for Spring 2019</span></strong> <strong><span>is Friday, February
    8, 2019</span></strong>.<span>  </span>Scholars are
    eligible to make changes to their semester enrollment until this date; however,
    please be advised you must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits (6
    credits- transfers) in order to meet the terms of your scholarship.</span></p><p><br></p>
    
    <p><strong><span>How does the new graduation requirement of opting out of PE
    courses affect my enrollment and eligibility for my merit scholarship?</span></strong></p>
    
    <p><span>If you opt out
    of the new graduation requirements we will be able to count your PE credits for
    <u><strong>financial aid purposes</strong></u> since they will then be required for graduation.  <strong>HOWEVER,
    </strong>if you choose the new graduation requirement, your enrollment status may be less than or 3/4, which may impact your eligibility for your <strong><u>merit</u></strong> scholarships,
    which requires full time (12+ credits) enrollment.</span></p>
    
    <p> </p>
    
    <p><span>If you have any questions regarding your scholarship terms
    and conditions, please feel free to contact us at: </span><a href="http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact_form.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>scholarships@umbc.edu </span></a><span><span> </span>or by phone at 410-455-3813.</span></p></div>
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<Summary>UMBC’s Last day to Add or Drop a Course for Spring 2019 is Friday, February 8, 2019.  Scholars are eligible to make changes to their semester enrollment until this date; however, please be advised...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="79152" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars/posts/79152">
<Title>Residential Life Student Success Scholarship</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><span>UMBC
     Residential Life is pleased to present the Residential Life Student 
    Success Scholarship to assist students financially during academic year 
    2019, spring semester. </span><div><br></div><div>All
     interested applicants must submit required materials by or before 
    Friday, October 26, 2018, 12:00pm (noon) to Jessica Williams, <a href="mailto:wjessica@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">wjessica@umbc.edu</a>. Several scholarships may be awarded. Funds will vary based on eligibility.</div><div><br></div><div>To complete the application log on to <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctQ2rVB1kWQpc_ET8TqjGaK_N1RWxapgX78Tqgk-BuFszV_A/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctQ2rVB1kWQpc_ET8TqjGaK_N1RWxapgX78Tqgk-BuFszV_A/viewform</a></div></div><div><br></div></div>
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<Summary>UMBC  Residential Life is pleased to present the Residential Life Student  Success Scholarship to assist students financially during academic year  2019, spring semester.     All  interested...</Summary>
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<Title>Spring 2018 Enrollment Reminder for Scholars</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Dear UMBC Merit Scholars:<br><br>On behalf of the Merit Scholarships Unit, we would like welcome you back to campus for Spring 2018!  As a FRIENDLY REMINDER, all merit scholarship recipients are required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) and successfully enroll and complete at least 12+ credits each fall and spring semester (6+ credits for transfer merit scholars). <br> <br>Please Note:  UMBC’s Last day to Register or Add a Course for Spring 2018 is Friday, February 9, 2018.  Scholars are eligible to make changes to their semester enrollment until this date; however, please be advised you must complete at least 12 credits (6 credits- transfers) in order to meet the terms of your scholarship. <br> <br>At the end of the fall semester, the Merit Scholarship Review Committee will review your academic record, as well as enrollment status to confirm compliance with your scholarship requirements.<br> <br>If you have any questions regarding your scholarship terms and conditions, please feel free to contact us at: <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact_form.html">http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact_form.html</a> or by phone at 410-455-3813.<br><br>*Note: This notification is being sent to ALL current UMBC merit scholar recipients and is a friendly reminder to proactively ensure your enrollment meets the terms &amp; conditions of your signed scholarship agreement.<br></div>
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<Summary>Dear UMBC Merit Scholars:  On behalf of the Merit Scholarships Unit, we would like welcome you back to campus for Spring 2018!  As a FRIENDLY REMINDER, all merit scholarship recipients are...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span>Scholars Program Applications for 2018 are now live!</span> Current students interested in applying to one of UMBC’s
     elite programs, may access the online application with their UMBC 
    Campus ID.  <strong><br></strong></p><p><strong><u>Current and transfer students are eligible to apply to the following:</u></strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.cybersecurity.umbc.edu/cyberscholars" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Cyber Scholars Program</a> </strong><em>(transfers &amp; current students eligible)</em><br>Application Deadline: March 1, 2018</p><p><br></p><p> <strong><a href="http://shermanprogram.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sherman STEM Teacher Education Program</a> </strong><em>(transfers &amp; graduates eligible)</em><br></p><p>Application Deadline:</p><p>Spring 2018 - October 15, 2017<br></p>
    <span>Fall 2018 - April 15, 2018</span><p><br></p><p>To submit your application today, click <a href="http://financialaid.umbc.edu/scholarships/scholars-programs/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</p></div>
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