UMD IRT Graduate Student Community

Our History 

The Graduate School at the University of Maryland has participated in the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) Consortium of Colleges & Universities for over 15 years and has attracted IRT students to graduate programs at UMD since 1992. The University of Maryland, Office of Graduate Recruitment and Community (OGRC), goes beyond recruiting exceptional IRT scholars—we invest in their entire graduate experience. From day one, IRT students join a vibrant community supported by tailored professional development workshops, networking events, and comprehensive wellness programming focused on self-care and mindfulness.