Template Guidelines
The UMD Terp Templates is the Drupal theme for all UMD Drupal 8 based websites. It combines UMD approved elements, functionality, and branding, into one set of resources. These guidelines will share both steps to set up and maintain a Drupal site, as well as best practices for doing so.
While these guidelines will make every attempt to avoid overly technical language, it will be helpful to review Drupal 8’s Glossary of terms available on their website.
Getting Started with the UMD Drupal Templates
The Template guidelines are an extensive resource for learning about and using the UMD Drupal Templates. Use the following Getting Started page to get up and running, with the most necessary information, like requesting a site, signing in for the first time, and an exercise in adding your first new page with content.
Template Guidelines
3. Content Types
(Sometimes called "layouts" or "pages")
Getting Started with Drupal Hosting
Drupal is a content management system which allows you to create and maintain many different types of websites without needing to know any coding languages.
DIT recommends starting with an existing site before migrating into DIT Drupal Hosting environment. If you have any questions on how to get started, please contact DIT.
Contact Us
Most questions related the UMD Drupal Theme and Templates should be addressed in the Template Guidelines above, in various pages on this site or on the Kitchen Sink Page. If you still have questions, Email drupal@umd.edu.