Future Students

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Become a Science Terp

We provide our undergraduates with a rigorous, high-quality education and exceptional research opportunities, supporting them in tailoring their education to pursue their passions and build on their strengths.


Our Fall 2025 First-Time Students

30

Majors

33

States

9

Countries


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Meet our Recruitment Ambassadors

Portrait of Angelique Alphonse Angelique Alphonse

Astronomy and Physics Double Major
South Easton, MA
Carillon Communities

Portrait of Rida Sukhera Rida Sukhera

Neuroscience Major
Silver Spring, MD
FIRE Program

Portrait of Katelinn Ohrtman Katelinn Ohrtman

Physics major
Rapid City, SD
Gemstone Honors Program
Banneker/Key

Portrait of Elise Huang Elise Huang

Biochemistry and Psychology dual degrees
Rockville, MD
Integrated Life Sciences

Portrait of Kian Mercado Kian Mercado

Dual Degree in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences
General Business Minor
Rockville, MD
Integrated Life Sciences (ILS)

Portrait of Kimberly Matos Kimberly Matos

Biological Sciences Major
Clarksburg, MD
College Park Scholars
Dental assistant

Portrait of Tracy Ly Tracy Ly

Biological Sciences Major
Sociology Minor
Ellicott City, MD
Integrated Life Sciences
Pre-Med Track

Portrait of Braylen Haynes Braylen Haynes

Neuroscience Major
Fort Washington, MD
BioFIRE
Hart Lab

Portrait of Aryamann Singh Aryamann Singh

Biological Sciences Major
Centreville, VA
Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Portrait of Aashvi Rauniar Aashvi Rauniar

Biological Sciences Major
General Business Minor
Houston, TX
Global Fellows
CMNS Ambassador co-chair