Self-ID FAQs

UMD first asks for self-identification information during the application process. Answering is voluntary.
After an employment offer is made, UMD asks the new employee to self-identify again.
UHR also sends an invitation to all employees to self-identify twice a year.
Employees can update their self-identification at any time.

Self-identified demographics are private. With the exception of specific job functions, such as HR; managers and coworkers will not have access to this information.
UMD reports data grouped by job type to federal and state agencies as part of our compliance requirements.
Self-id information grouped by job or department may be used to help develop or refine diversity and inclusion programs.
Information may be shared with the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct or other government agencies, as required.

A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.
Form CC-305 gives examples of conditions that could be disabilities.

No. You do not need a doctor’s note to self-identify as having a disability.
No. Lots of people with disabilities do not need accommodations to perform their jobs.

Great information about accessibility at UMD is available on the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Accessibility website.
If you think you need an accommodation, please follow the instructions for Disability Accommodations.

served on active duty in the U.S. military, and
was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.

Protected Veterans may be classified as Disabled Veterans, Recently Separated Veterans, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or another official veteran status.
Veterans can belong to more than one category, but do not need to identify which categories they belong to.

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