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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.

Graduate School Unacceptable Behavior Incident Report Form

It is the policy of the University of Maryland to maintain the campus as a place of study and work for students, faculty and staff in which all parties are expected to uphold the values of the University by conducting themselves in accordance with the University policies and procedures. Such an environment must be free of intimidation, fear, coercion, reprisal, harassment, bullying or other unacceptable behaviors.

Thesis & Dissertation Filing

Admissions Requirements

All Graduate Programs

As a premier research and land grant institution, the University of Maryland is home to more than 230 graduate programs, enrolls nearly 11,000 graduate students, and confers approximately 2,800 degrees annually. The Graduate School takes pride in leading this effort and in collaborating with the colleges and schools of the University to provide our students with an outstanding educational experience.