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 Elise Huang Elise Huang

Biochemistry and Psychology dual degrees
Rockville, MD
Integrated Life Sciences

Portrait of Tracy Ly Tracy Ly

Biological Sciences Major
Sociology Minor
Ellicott City, MD
Integrated Life Sciences

Portrait of Kimberly Matos Kimberly Matos

Biological Sciences Major
Clarksburg, MD
College Park Scholars
Dental assistant

Portrait of Alexia Rigal Alexia Rigal

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

Portrait of Ari Packer Ari Packer

Immersive Media Design: BS
Olney, MD
College Park Scholars

Portrait of Avishi Gupta Avishi Gupta

Computer Science Major
Ashburn, VA
Association for Women in Computing

Portrait of Katelinn Ohrtman Katelinn Ohrtman

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

Portrait of Brooke Hollander Brooke Hollander

Neuroscience Major
Business Minor
College Park Scholars: Life Sciences Program
Montgomery County, MD

Portrait of Alexys Esfandiari Alexys Esfandiari

Biological Sciences and Dietetics Double Major
Eldersburg, MD
University Honors Program
CMNS Ambassador co-chair

Portrait of Aashvi Rauniar Aashvi Rauniar

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

See Our Student Stories