<p>If you haven’t been given any log-in information (i.e. you don’t know your UID, haven’t been assigned a SID) since you haven’t been admitted yet, I don’t think you’ll be able to log-in yet. If you’re still unsure, I’d suggest calling the Office of the Bursar, because they’d be able to tell you more specifically about your account: 301-314-9000 </p>
<p>IN GENERAL:</p>
<p>The SID, UID, and Directory ID are three completely different things. Your UID is the 9 digit number you got with your acceptance (it should start with a couple ones). The Directory ID is the first part of your e-mail address (before the @umd.edu), and is how you log-on to many/most university systems. You can set that up here: [OIT</a> Welcome - Office of Information Technology (OIT)](<a href=“http://www.oit.umd.edu/new/student.html]OIT”>http://www.oit.umd.edu/new/student.html). The SID is generally given to students who don’t have a social security number, or is a way for parents to access some financial information (provided that their students give them permission to do so). </p>
<p>You should set up a directory ID (and a password!) before you come to UMD, since you need that to register for an orientation program, take the math placement exam, etc. (You can do that on the link above).</p>
<p>To see the bill, go to "<a href="http://www.testudo.umd.edu/Financials.html">http://www.testudo.umd.edu/Financials.html</a>" and click on “View Monthly Billing Statement,” which will take you to a page with the directory ID login.</p>