Undergraduate

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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 Majors & Minors

CMNS offers 14 undergraduate majors that prepare the next generation of problem solvers to tackle increasingly complex challenges across the full range of science. 

Our New First-Time Students, Fall 2025

30

Majors

33

States

9

Countries

12%

First-Generation College Students

14%

From Groups Underrepresented in the Sciences

69%

Participating in Living & Learning and Special Programs

Meet our Recruitment Ambassadors

Portrait of Dua Navqi Dua Navqi

Applied Mathematics Major
Minor in Data Science
Baltimore, MD
Design, Cultures & Creativity

Portrait of Alexia Rigal Alexia Rigal

Physics and Astronomy double majors
Greenbelt, MD
Institute of Research in Electronics and Applied Physics

Portrait of Colin Kurniawan Colin Kurniawan

Computer Science and Mathematics dual majors
Phoenix, MD
University Honors

Portrait of Aisiri Prasad Aisiri Prasad

Computer Science: ML
General Business Minor
Mount Airy, MD
Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES)

Portrait of Sarah Shumaker Sarah Shumaker

Biological Sciences Major
Catonsville, MD
College Park Scholars

Portrait of Zhe Shen Zhe Shen

Mathematics and Quantum Engineering Majors
Hangzhou, China

Portrait of Roxana Azizi Roxana Azizi

Biological Sciences Major
Sociology Minor
Gaithersburg, MD
First-Year Innovation and Research Experience

Portrait of Madeline Loughlin Madeline Loughlin

Peer Mentor Coordinator
Biological Sciences (General Biology track)
Vocal Performance Minor

Portrait of Bhargav Srinivasan Bhargav Srinivasan

Computer Science and Biological Sciences double major
Timonium, MD
Gemstone Program

Portrait of Kay Latt Kay Latt

Neuroscience Major
Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor
Annapolis, MD
Gemstone Team Research

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