<p>"Because the security of your personal information is important to us, you should set up your Directory ID as soon as you're admitted to the University of Maryland."</p>
<p>This was taken from the UMD New Student Orientation website. Does it mean I should create my ID ASAP or should I wait until I am officially committed?</p>
<p>My son set his up yet has not committed.</p>
<p>They help you set this up on the actual orientation from what I remember (Sorry, foggy senior here)</p>
<p>No, you should have it set up before orientation. You’ll need it to do the math placement test and you should spend time looking at the course offerings before you go to orientation…helps things go more smoothly (and faster).</p>