Retirement Information - University of Maryland

Faculty Retirement Information

*Retirement Process and Procedures

There are a series of important steps that must be carefully followed in order to ensure that retirees are thoroughly informed regarding retirement requirements and options and so that the process adhers to state regulations.

*Granting of Emeritus/a Status

Retiring tenured professors who have been University faculty for at least ten years are eligible for nomination to Emerita/Emeritus status. To be granted the title, a modified APT process ending in the approval of the President is required.

* University Retirement Plans and Retiree Services

The Human Resources' webpage provides information about how to select a retirement program, a description of the different plans, and information about campus services available to retirees. See also a Faculty Voice article, "How Much Will My Pension Be?"