Resources for New AMST Students | Department of American Studies

For academic policy questions pertaining to the American Studies M.A. or Ph.D.: Dr. Jan Padios, Director of Graduate Studies or Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, Chair of American Studies.
For course and program advising, contact your American Studies faculty advisor,Dr. Jan Padios, Director of Graduate Studies, or Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, Chair of American Studies.
For forms or paperwork pertaining to graduate policies, check the departmental and Graduate School websites, then contact your academic advisor for signature and then Dr. Jan Padios, Director of Graduate Studies. When all signatures are in place, please give the paperwork to Dana Persaud for processing.
For scheduling rooms for events or signing out departmental equipment, e.g., CD, VCR, and DVD equipment contact Dana Persaud and make reservations on the department calendar in the main office.
For anything pertaining to money (payroll, fellowships, insurance, travel reimbursement, ordering pizza for a working group event, honoraria for invited speakers), first clear the expense with Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, and then talk with Department Coordinator, Julia John.
For unofficial advice on courses, professors, working groups, campus organizations, College Park or Greater Washington resources, contact veteran graduate students or members of GSAS.

Graduate School Catalog for information on Graduate School policies
Schedule of Classes (through Testudo)
Deadlines for graduate students (including thesis, dissertation, and graduation application deadlines).
American Studies graduate program descriptions, including M.A. and Ph.D. program requirements, M.A. and Ph.D. worksheets, and Ph.D. comprehensive examination requirements.
- Ph.D. Program
- M.A. Program
University of Maryland for general information
Campus graduate assistant opportunities
Ombudsperson for Graduate Students: Dr. Mark A. Shayman, Professor and Graduate Student Ombudsman, 2100F Lee Building, TEL (301) 405-3132, shayman@umd.edu
See also: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/about-us/ombuds-office

Registering for Classes
Finding Class Descriptions-visit the webpage of the pertinent department or phone the departmental secretary. Most departments maintain separate descriptions that supplement what appears in the Graduate Catalog.
Student ID Office-Main floor of Mitchell Building. You need a Student ID card to obtain your email account and to use campus facilities such as the shuttle bus, library, and campus recreation services.
Academic Deadline (September 14th)
UMD Email Accounts and Computing Resources
GSAS (Graduate Students in American Studies). Contact Christopher Pérez or Maria Velazquez for advice getting acclimated to the department and the campus.
Amst-grad@umd.edu, our Graduate Student information line. Please join to receive news items and bulletins.
Campus Book Stores: University Book Center.

Department Access and Services: Contact Dana Persaud (301) 405-6636.
Graduate Student Lounge: Visit
Graduate Student Mailboxes: contact Dana Persaud. Mailboxes are in the main office.
Computers and Scanner; Computers with network hook-up are in the Graduate Student Lounge.
University of Maryland Libraries
AMST Librarian: Eric Lindquist
Fall Potluck Party: TBA!
Graduate Studies (The Graduate School)
AMST Website
Local Resources and Library Collections