APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT May 29, 1992
 
  I. Policy
 
      The Golden ID student program enables Maryland retirees to
      enroll in courses at the University of Maryland at College
      Park and receive certain other benefits.  The program is
      designed to assist retirees who want to broaden their
      horizons, earn a degree, or simply learn more about the world
      in which they live.  Golden ID students register on a space
      available basis and tuition is waived for up to three
      courses.
 
  II. Eligibility
 
      To be eligible to participate at the College Park Campus, an
      individual must be:
 
      A.  60 years of age or older, and
 
      B.  a legal resident of Maryland , and
 
      C.  not engaged in gainful employment for more than 20 hours
         per week.
 
  III. Admission Procedure
 
      A.  Non-degree Undergraduate
 
          To apply to take courses as a Golden I.D. student,
          application must be made through the Undergraduate
          Admissions Office in the Mitchell Building.
 
      B. Undergraduate Degree
 
          Students wishing to acquire an undergraduate degree
          through the Golden I.D. Student Program must complete an
          Undergraduate Application and submit high school
          transcripts or GED results.  Consultation with an advisor
          in the Undergraduate Advising Center must be sought by
          new undergraduate degree seeking students.
 
      C. Non-degree Graduate
 
          Students wishing to take graduate courses must apply to
          the Graduate School Admissions Office and acquire
          Advanced Special Student status.  College transcripts
          must be submitted.
 
      D. Graduate Degree
          Applications for graduate degree programs must be made to
          the Graduate School, Room 2107 Lee Building. A Graduate
          Application must be submitted, accompanied by college
          transcripts, GRE results and necessary recommendations.
 
  IV. Registration
 
      Golden ID students register for courses on a space available
      basis.
 
      A. Golden ID Registration Day
 
          A special registration day shall be scheduled for Golden
          ID students during the week prior to the beginning of the
          fall and spring semesters.
 
      B. Schedule Adjustment
 
          Golden ID students may also register for classes or make
          adjustments in schedules by appointment during the first
          ten days of the semester, the Schedule Adjustment period.
 
      C. Summer School
 
          Golden ID students register for Summer School only on the
          first day of each session.
 
  V. Obtaining a Golden ID/Semester Transaction Card
 
      The Golden ID and Semester Transaction Card are issued in
      Room 1108 of the Mitchell Building upon the completion of
      registration.  The Golden I.D. card and a current
      registration card are needed to obtain most services.
 
  VI. Fees
 
      A.  Golden ID students are exempt from tuition for up to
          three courses per semester.
 
      B.  Golden ID students will pay the mandatory fees
          established for part-time undergraduate students, except
          for the health fee, the athletic fee, and the student
          activities fee.
 
      C.  Golden ID students who wish to park their cars on campus
          will pay the parking fee established for commuting
          students.
 
      D.  Golden ID students will pay the undergraduate or graduate
          application fee, as appropriate to their proposed
          admission status.
 
      E.  Golden ID students may purchase tickets to athletic
          events at the same rates charged to faculty and staff
          employees.
 
      F.  Golden ID students may purchase tickets to theater,
          music, dance and other campus events at the same rate
          charged to faculty and staff employees, or, if eligible,
          at the rates applicable for senior citizens, whichever
          are lower.
 
      G.  Golden ID students have the same access to all campus
          recreational facilities that other students do.  A
          separate recreational fee is assessed during the summer
          school sessions.