Office of Graduate Recruitment and Community

Students

Graduate students comprise nearly one-third of the student population at the University of Maryland. In Fall 2016, the Graduate School enrolled 10,611 students, of which 38 percent were doctoral students, just under half were women, one-third were international students, and close to 21 percent were minorities, with an overall average age of 29.

Admissions Deadlines

Each program/department sets its own deadline(s). That is why it is imperative that applicants pay particular attention to the admissions requirements and deadlines set by their particular program of interest. Visit the Admissions section to learn more.

Assessment vs. Benchmarking

Once your graduate faculty have identified your primary learning outcome(s) to target for assessment, you can begin developing your assessment. To do so, it’s important to understand the difference between assessment and benchmarking. While both assessment and benchmarking are highly valuable activities for graduate learning outcomes, it is important to distinguish them for purposes of focusing graduate learning outcomes assessment (GLOA) activities.

Scores

Student Support

Pursuing a graduate degree is a journey filled with individual challenges and rewards. The Graduate School is a part of a network of resources available to you during your academic and personal journey at the University of Maryland. This page serves as a starting point to navigate a range of topics from academic deadlines and resources to graduate student groups to personal well-being, which we hope will support you during your time in College Park. 

Professional & Career Development

Career and professional development is the process of reflecting on one’s values, interests, and experiences, understanding careers available for one’s academic background, and gaining new skills from training and education in preparation for your future career. The Graduate School has many resources to help you with your career and professional development during your time at UMD. 

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

International Graduate Research Fellowships

Guidance on Statement of Purpose & Personal Experience Prompts

Statement of Purpose

The goal of this essay is to get to know you as an individual and as a potential graduate student. We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences to apply. The University of Maryland, a public institution, is committed to supporting the diversity of the graduate student body and promoting equal opportunity in higher education. This commitment to diversity furthers the educational mission to serve the increasingly diverse population and educational needs of Maryland and the nation.