Mission
The Office of Undergraduate Studies shapes undergraduate education for all students.
We build bridges across the campus and collaborate with our surrounding communities to guide students as they navigate their learning, make meaning of their experiences, and prepare for the future.
News from the Dean
Congratulations to Professor Janelle Wong, director of Asian American Studies, for her induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies
Dr. Wendy Stickle has been appointed the next Executive Director of College Park Scholars
Celebrating the milestones and accomplishments of our dedicated staff members with Undergraduate Studies Staff Recognition Awards and Donna B. Hamilton Teaching Awards
In the news
Read about the work of our programs featured in local media.
Two Udall Scholarships
Juniors working on environmental issues have been awarded prestigious scholarships
Legacy of Learning
Alumnus establishes the Dr. Jerry Lewis Achievement Scholarship to support future Terps
At the statehouse
Record Number of UMD Fellows are interning with the Maryland General Assembly this spring
Additional highlights:
Boren Awards Announced
10 Terps receive fellowships to study foreign languages abroad; UMD Ranked Among Top Recipients of Honor
Scholarship Producer
UMD Named Top Producer of Gilman Scholars; Commitment to Study Abroad Opportunities
UMD Fellows
Expanded Maryland, Federal and Global branches of the UMD Fellows Program prepares undergraduates for careers in public service
New RADical Health Program
New peer-led program is offered through Carillon Communities and College Park Scholars
Scholarship Top Producer
UMD Ranked Among Top Recipients of Boren Scholarships to study foreign language abroad
From the archives:
Maryland Fellows Program launches
A new branch of UMD Fellows Program prepares undergraduates for careers in local and state public service
Day in the life of a cadet
From practicing ambushes to pulling a 90-Pound sled, UMD Army ROTC cadets learn to lead
College Park Scholars Service Day
W-USA News features new Scholars pulling invasive plants threatening DC Parks as part of annual event
UMD ranks in Top for Entrepreneurship
Top 10 Nod From The Princeton Review, Entrepreneur Magazine because of programs like Southern Management Leadership Program
Merrill scholars
Merrill Presidential Scholars Program Recognizes 19 Stellar Students along With K-12 teachers and UMD Faculty Mentors
DIVERSITY EDUCATION
How is UMD preparing students for a changing, globally interconnected world? Learn more about how undergraduate courses will promote inclusion and equity
First Gen Terps
UMD observes National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day, celebrating expanded higher education access to historically marginalized students
Grant news
Upward Bound Program Awarded 5-year, $3M grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Prince George’s high school students
Gemstone Research
The Honors College's Gemstone teams present and defend their research projects, culminating four years of work
An app for that!
An undergrad developed an iPhone app called CollegeRO to make it easier to pursue opportunities in the Maryland Student Researchers database
2022 Churchill Scholars
Two Terps have been awarded Winston Churchill Scholarships at the University of Cambridge
Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars
Celebrating outstanding seniors and the impact of K-12 and faculty mentorship
AAST Student creates a postal stamp
Rodolfo Castro ’21 and his wife created the new Happy Birthday stamp for the U.S. Postal Service
New UMD
Badges
UMD-branded badges are available for undergraduates to show skills not represented by traditional transcripts
New Honors Programs
Students Will Gain Tools to Address Societal Challenges Through Interdisciplinary Curricula in Business and Global Affairs
I-Series In the classroom
Architecture Class (both an I-Series and Scholarship in Practice course) Leaves Terps on the Edge of Their Seats
Kirwan
Award
Ann Smith, assistant dean in the Office of Undergraduate Studies, is honored for her efforts to promote team-based learning experiences
2021-22 First Year Book
"What the Eyes Don't See" by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Addresses Environmental Racism
New SMLP Director
Sara Herald, an experienced campus leader, is the new Director of the Southern Management Leadership Program
Honors Humanities alum wins Pulitzer
Megha Rajagopalan ’08 is a member of the BuzzFeed News correspondent’s team that won a 2021 Pulitzer Prize in the International Reporting category
Critical Language Scholarships
Twelve University of Maryland students were awarded the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for intensive language study in summer 2021
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Honoring the graduates
Students involved in UGST programs are senior marshals and medialists. A Gemstone alum is the student speaker
Top Undergrad Researchers
Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research honors the achievements of seven undergraduate researchers
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Top
Seniors
Students from the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and Federal Fellows among the top seniors
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Donna Hamilton
Teaching Awards
Two faculty members are recognized for excellence in undergraduate teaching
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Cool
Classes
College Magazine features ten Gen Ed coures at UMD that show how interesting Gen Ed courses can be
Welcome Class of 2024
Hello to all 4,300 first-year Terps, including these students from CP Scholars, Gemstone and more
2020 Merrill Scholars
The Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honors UMD's top seniors and their mentors
AAP Celebrates 50 years
For 50 years, Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) has provided thousands of low-income, first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students with college access and retention support services
Big 10 Course Sharing
Want to take a course on animal-computer interaction, but it’s not offered? Intrigued by a class called Pests, Plagues, Poisons and Politics? Register for a class offered through the Big Ten Academic Alliance Online Course Sharing Program
New Course for Post-College Life
In the newest UNIV offering, students learn the practical details of life after college, from 1099 forms to developing career goals and retirement plans
2020-21 First Year Book
Maryland Today highlights "Weapons of Math Destruction" by Cathy O'Neil and the importance of exploring biases in algorithms
