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 Kian Mercado Kian Mercado

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

Portrait of Saanvi Parepally Saanvi Parepally

Biological Sciences Major
Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor
Human Development Minor
Rockville, Maryland

Portrait of Elianna Nahandast Elianna Nahandast

Computer Science Major
General Business Minor
Military child, sort of everywhere!

Portrait of Matthew Miller Matthew Miller

Chemistry: BS Major
Potomac, MD
Design Cultures and Creativity

Portrait of Colin Kurniawan Colin Kurniawan

Computer Science and Mathematics dual majors
Phoenix, MD
University Honors

Portrait of Ari Packer Ari Packer

Immersive Media Design: BS
Olney, MD
College Park Scholars

Portrait of Philana Hin Philana Hin

Neuroscience Major
Entrepreneurial Leadership Minor
Fulton, MD
College Park Scholars

Portrait of Faiza Syed Faiza Syed

Computer Science Major
Ashburn, VA
Technology Internship Program at M&T Bank

Portrait of Kimberly Matos Kimberly Matos

Biological Sciences Major
Clarksburg, MD
College Park Scholars
Dental assistant

Portrait of Kay Latt Kay Latt

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

See Our Student Stories