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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.
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Our Fall 2025 First-Time Students

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Portrait of Kian Mercado Kian Mercado

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

Biological Sciences Major
Humanities, Health, and Medicine (HHM) and Disabilities Studies minors
Clarksburg, MD
Integrated Life Sciences (ILS)
Portrait of Danielle Newman Danielle Newman

Neuroscience
Cherry Hill, NJ
Portrait of Emily Elassal Emily Elassal

Biological Sciences: Physiology & Neurobiology Major
Fairfax, VA
FIRE Program: Molecular Diagnostics
Portrait of Angelique Alphonse Angelique Alphonse

Astronomy and Physics Double Major
South Easton, MA
Carillon Communities
Portrait of Zhe Shen Zhe Shen

Math and Quantum Engineering Majors
Hangzhou, China
Portrait of Hasini Sade Hasini Sade

Biological Sciences Major
Ellicott City, MD
College Park Scholars: Life Sciences
Portrait of Saranya Dhilipkannah Saranya Dhilipkannah

Biological Sciences Major
Ellicott City, MD
Medical Assistant
Portrait of Dheebhan Jeganathan Dheebhan Jeganathan

Computer Science and Math Majors
Quantum Science and Engineering Minor
South Brunswick, New Jersey
Portrait of Brooke Hollander Brooke Hollander

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

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