Snow policy: If the university is closed for inclement weather classes may be extended with the course will meeting on as many Saturdays as required. Contact your instructor for exact details. Procedures for Delayed Openings and Campus Closiing Due to Weather

Parking on Campus: Parking permits will not be needed during Winter term. Any vehicle (with or without a current valid UMCP-DCP permit) may park in lots 1, 2, 4,5, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 16. Faculty/ Staff lot restrictions are stated on lot entrance signs. Most meters are enforced from 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Department of Transportation web site

Housing: On-campus housing in University residence halls is typically not available to students enrolling for the Winter term. If you must locate a residence near the University you are encouraged to contact the University's Off-Campus Housing Office, 1195 Stamp Student Union, 301.314.3645 to inquire about the availability of "sublets" or other short-term accommodations. The available supply will be limited. Inquiries should be made 30-45 days before arrival. Department of Resident Life web site

Students with confirmed room assignments for the Spring 2004 semester in residence halls within the North Hill, South Hill and Leonardtown communities may be able to use their room during Winter term. However, students assigned to residence halls within the Cambridge, Denton and Ellicott communities cannot be accommodated because these buildings will be closed for the entire winter recess. Students keeping their same rooms in the North Hill, South Hill and Leonardtown communities may resgister for winter recess housing by calling 301.314.7484 or visiting Room 0200 Calvert Hall. An additional housing fee of $276 is charged for stays during winter recess.

Dining Services: For the most current listing of Dining options on campus and the hours of operation for the Winter Term, please refer to the Dining Services web site.

Library Services: Click here for specific libary hours.

University Health Center: The Health Center will be open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends during Winter term. University Health Center web site

Campus Recreational facilities: Please call Campus Recreation at 301.314.5454 for information about available services. Campus Recreation Services web site

Transportation: Contact Off-Campus Housing at 301.314.3645 for information about local Metrobus and Metrorail (subway) services. Off-Campus Housing web site

Financial Aid: Questions concerning the use of financial aid for the Winter term should be addressed tothe Office of Student Financial Aid at 301.314.9000. Office of Financial Aid web site

Veterans Affairs:Students attending the University under the Veterans Education Assistance Act (Title 38,U.S. Code) will be certified based on their enrollment status after they have completed registration. Certification can be requested from the Office of Veterans Affairs in Room 1113 (Student Services), Mitchell Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742. 301.314.8239. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.