For graduate students to activate their Directory IDs, they will need an activation code that can be found on the Graduate Application Portal.
- Log in to the Graduate Application Portal.
- Click Declare Your Decision.
- If you do not have the option, click View Decision Letter then click Continue.

- If you have started more than one application, click My Applications then select the correct application.

- Choose Accept Offer. This will open additional fields and sections to be filled out.

- The activation code is found under the Directory Credentials section with the following message: To set up your University Directory ID, follow the instructions listed at Identity Verification. You'll need the activation code listed below.
NOTE: If you do not see a code and have not activated your Directory ID, contact gradappsupport@umd.edu for assistance in creating your Directory ID.