How to Schedule an Appointment

Pre-transfer advising appointments are the best way to ensure that you are properly prepared to transfer to the Communication program.

Pre-transfer advising appointments typically take about 30 minutes and are with Stephen Soza - either virtually or in Building III office 5123.  

To set up a pre-transfer advising appointment, Please submit an email to us adhering to the proper guidelines listed below:

  1. Address your email to "sgcomm@umd.edu".
  2. Within the subject line please write "Pre-Transfer Advising".
  3. To begin your email, please include your full name, the school you are currently attending (i.e.. Montgomery College), your expected transfer year (i.e.. Fall 2026), and a copy of your free unofficial transcript(s).
  4. Within your email, please include your availability for an appointment that week or the upcoming week.
  5. When ready, please submit your email to our department and Stephen Soza will respond to you in a timely manner regarding scheduling an advising appointment.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Soza using the information below:

Email: sgcomm@umd.edu