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Graduate Studies Requirements and Deadlines

ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDY IN THE DEPARTMENT Department recommendations for admission must be approved by the Graduate Studies Office of the College, and by the Graduate School. Inquiries about admission should be directed to the Graduate Admissions Office, 301/405-4198.

Admission Criteria

Grade Point Average (GPA): A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is required. A minimum graduate grade point average of 3.5 is required for doctoral programs.
Test Scores : Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Praxis Exam scores must be submitted for applicants to all degrees.
Master's Applicants : Applicants to the MA program are required to submit GRE with a minimum score in the 50th percentile for each section (verbal, quantitative, analytic). GRE is NOT required for applicants to the M.Ed. program. Applicants applying to a certification-track program (MCert, CITE, TESOL, Foreign Language) are required to submit passing Praxis scores as required by their program.
Doctoral Applicants: Ph.D. applicants are required to submit GRE with a minimum score in the 50th percentile for each section (verbal, quantitative, analytic) .
In addition, admission decisions also weigh letters of recommendation, statement of goals, and writing samples submitted by applicants.
Statement of goals , experiences and research interests: The compatibility of the applicant's statement with an TLPL graduate program is reviewed, as is the statement's evidence of careful and compelling thought and clear aspirations. The quality and compatibility of prior experiences are also relevant.
Writing sample : For all doctoral applicants a writing sample is judged for evidence of the applicant's ability to consider and write about complex ideas.

International Applicants must also submit the following: TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants are expected to read, speak, and write English fluently. Detailed information about the TOEFL requirement can be viewed at www.education.umd.edu/institutesandcenters/MEI/downloads/IBT_TOEFL_AND_IELTS_Requirements.pdf and referenced at: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/prospective_students/international_admissions.html . Also, please refer to the Office of International Services

A statement regarding the applicant's financial support in order to assure that the applicant has sufficient financial resources to meet educational and living expenses. International Applicants already in the US must provide copies of the I20, I94, and passport visa stamp.

Standardized Test Requirements for TLPL :

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for the following programs within EDCI:

* All Ph.D. Programs (minimum score 50th percentile*) * All M.A. Programs (minimum score 50th percentile*

*GRE scores are not required for applicants to M.Ed. programs in TLPL.

Praxis Exam (required certification-track programs) Requirements are as follows:

1. Maryland Graduate Certification Program (MCert): Entrance Requirement : Praxis I (Reading, Writing and Mathematics). Applicants must have passed 2 out of 3 of the Praxis I sections before their file will be reviewed for admission. An applicant must pass all three sections (Reading 177, Writing 173, Math 177) to be offered admission to MCERT. We will not have conditional or provisional admissions based on Praxis I. Praxis II content area must be passed prior to the beginning of the program in June. Any student who has not passed Praxis II prior to the start of the program must ask for an exception to policy. Exit Requirement: (Required before Student Teaching semester) Praxis II Pedagogy (This is called “Content Area Exercises” for Elementary Education) 2. Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE): Entrance Requirement: Praxis I (Reading, Writing and Mathematics) Exit Requirement: Praxis II -- content knowledge portion (note: some areas have two parts such as Biology and Foreign Language) Praxis II Pedagogy (This is called “Content Area Exercises” for Elementary Education) 3. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Certification: Entrance Requirement: Praxis I (Reading, Writing and Mathematics) An applicant must pass all three sections (Reading 177, Writing 173, Math 177) to be offered admission to TESOL with certification. Exit Requirement :-- Praxis II is required prior to Student Teaching. TESOL M.Ed. with certification students who have not passed Praxis II -- English to speakers of other languages will not be permitted to student teach.

NOTE: Praxis Test Codes for the State of Maryland can be found in the Praxis Exam Registration booklet or the praxis website . Please note that some areas may have two content knowledge portions such as Foreign Languages.

Deadlines

In general, it is to the student's advantage to apply well before the published deadline, particularly if the applicant intends to be considered for a fellowship, assistantship, or other form of financial aid (most of which require that a student be admitted as a condition of eligibility).

Materials needed for an application :

The University of Maryland Graduate School requires an online graduate application be submitted prior to sending any supporting documents.

The College of Education requires applicants to submit an additional application called the Application Supplemental Form (ASF). Instructions for completing the ASF can be viewed at: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/welcome/apply_now.html

Please note that for ALL TLPL programs: The Major/Program is Curriculum and Instruction The four-letter code is EDCI The Area of specialization is where you will indicate your specific area or program within EDCI (i.e. English, mathematics, science, MCert, etc) TESOL masters applicants should indicted if they are applying to the M.Ed with or Without certification (for more information visit http://www.education.umd.edu/TLPL/programs/SLEC/

Degree-Seeking Admission The departmental program review committees recommend one of three actions: admission for full graduate status, admission for provisional graduate status, or rejection. The Graduate School and the College of Education communicate recommendations of the committee to the applicants. Students may appeal decisions of the departmental program committee by stating the basis for the appeal in writing to the Department Chair.

To be recommended to full graduate status, an applicant must meet all minimal quantitative criteria and provide satisfactory qualitative assessments. The intent of provisional graduate status is to admit students who meet the qualitative assessments and not the minimal quantitative criteria, but nonetheless show academic promise.

Courses taken by a student on provisional graduate status may be counted toward degree requirements. A student on provisional status who fails to meet the conditions established will not be continued in the program unless circumstances warranting an exception can be clearly demonstrated. A student may appeal a dismissal decision to the Department Chair.

Non-Degree Admission Students not seeking a degree may be allowed to take course work in the Department. The Graduate School offers two categories of non-degree status: Advanced Special Student and Visiting Graduate Student. The Graduate School establishes the criteria required for admission as a non-degree seeking student (see Graduate School website for details )

Advanced Special Student The Advanced Special Student status is designed to provide an opportunity for post-baccalaureate, post-masters, and post-doctoral students to take graduate level coursework in line with their interests and abilities. Coursework, however, does not guarantee later admission to a degree program.

Important Graduate School or Department policies concerning Advanced Special Students are: admission in this status can continue for a period of up to five years. admission is terminated if there is no registration in two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring). students in this status are not eligible to hold appointments as Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants or Fellows, nor can they qualify for student financial aid. only twelve credit hours earned as an Advanced Special Student can be applied to a master's degree program—with program approval. (See Transfer of Credit for Master's Students, pg 16).

Advanced Special Students are eligible for all other services provided to other graduate students (e.g., parking and library privileges).

Visiting Graduate Student The Visiting Graduate School status is designed to provide an opportunity for students matriculated in another university to take course work in the Department. Ordinarily, admission in this category is offered for one year only.

For further information about Non-degree and Special Graduate Admission Options visit: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/gss/non_degree_admission.htm.

Procedures Used in Processing Applications Responsibility for processing applications for admission is a joint effort between the Graduate School, College of Education’s Graduate Studies Office, and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Initially, application materials are collected by the College of Education’s Graduate Studies Office and forwarded to the Department upon their completion. The appropriate departmental program review committee then reviews the application files and a recommendation is made. Each recommendation is subject to approval by the Director of Graduate Studies, the Department Chair and ultimately by the Graduate School .

Admissions – Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies (PhD)

Admission to the College of Information Studies graduate programs is through the University of Maryland Graduate School, with supplemental program-specific application criteria and materials as described below. The University of Maryland’s Graduate School accepts applications through its TerpEngage application system. If you still have questions, please contact us at [email protected] .

Completed applications are reviewed by an admissions committee in each graduate degree program. The recommendations of the admissions committee are submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School, who will make the final admission decision. Students seeking to complete graduate work at the University of Maryland for degree purposes must be formally admitted to the Graduate School by the Dean.

Application Deadline

The final deadline for all applications to the INFS PhD program is Friday, December 8, 2023.

The Graduate School waives the application fee for applicants from selected organizations and/or preparatory programs.
In the online application to the Graduate School, you will be able to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript in the Previous Education section. The copy of your unofficial transcript is sufficient for the purposes of the review process of your application. However, if you are offered admission and choose to enroll in the University of Maryland, you will need to submit your official sealed transcripts. Click here for more information about delivery/submission of official transcripts.
Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
Applicants must have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework. If you do not meet this requirement, please provide more information and context about your GPA within the Statement of Purpose.
What is the specific area of your research interest? How have you developed your interest in this area?
What skills and/or prior experience will help you pursue your research interest?
Which faculty members (please name between 2-4) at Maryland’s iSchool would you be interested in working closely with, and why?
What are the goals you would like to achieve in your doctoral study at Maryland’s iSchool? What is your plan to achieve your goals
What kind of career would you like to develop after earning your Ph.D.?
Descriptions of challenging professional or academic projects that you have successfully completed;
Notes about coursework that demonstrates your quantitative skills or writing and argumentation skills;
Links to, as appropriate: relevant projects you have completed, papers or articles that you have published, code you have written, or visualizations you have created.
In the application, enter the names and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Letters should come from current/former academic and/or professional references.
Letters of recommendation are due on the application deadline. Applicants have the ability to send recommendation requests before submitting the application. There is a “Save and Send Request” button for each recommender. The recommendation form is emailed within a few minutes of clicking this button.
Upload a current resume or CV
One academic writing sample is required. A second academic writing sample is optional.
Notes about coursework performance that demonstrates your quantitative skills or writing and argumentation skills;
International applicants do not need to submit the English Proficiency Score if they received their degree from an education institution in the U.S. or a nationally recognized university in one of the countries listed at the bottom of the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Requirements page. Note: Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens but the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE is required.
See the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for instructions on submitting scores and minimum score requirements. The University of Maryland’s TOEFL Institution Code is 5814.

iBT TOEFL Requirements

IELTS Academic Requirements

PTE Academic Requirements

In-state tuition/Maryland residency: If you are a resident of the State of Maryland or believe you qualify as one, be sure to fill out the Maryland Residency section of the Graduate Application. If you have questions about Residency Classification, email [email protected] .
International applicants: The University of Maryland (UMD) is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant international student community. The UMD office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is a valuable resource of information and assistance for prospective and current international students. International applicants are encouraged to explore the services the ISSS office offers and contact them with related questions. The UMD Graduate School offers admission to international students based on academic information; however, it is not a guarantee of attendance. After receiving an admission decision from the graduate school, admitted international students will receive instructions about obtaining the appropriate visa to study at the University of Maryland, which will require the submission of additional documents. Please see the UMD Graduate Admissions Process for International applicants for more information.
Identifying key faculty – It’s a good idea to reach out to the faculty that you want to work with because they will most likely review your application. An awareness of the research being done in the iSchool and a readiness to talk about how you could add to it is incredibility beneficial. Additionally, drawing connections between your own research interests and the work of specific faculty demonstrates that you are familiar with the iSchool and can offer a detailed proposal for why you would be a good addition to the program. Search through our directory to find faculty that are accepting PhD students.
Contacting faculty – It can be helpful to get in touch with potential advisors before you apply. They can tell you directly whether or not they’re looking to take on new PhD students and whether or not your research interests are a good match with theirs. However, as individual faculty members do not make admissions decisions on their own, they cannot answer whether an applicant will be accepted or not before they apply.
Recommendation letters and TOEFL scores – Make sure you give your recommenders plenty of time to write and submit their letters and, if you’re an international student, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to take the TOEFL and send in your scores. We cannot review incomplete applications, so it is essential that these are submitted on time.
Holistic application review – There is no one single factor that determines a successful application. The iSchool takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications, meaning that we take into account several factors (e.g., personal statement, faculty match, transcripts, recommendation letters, TOEFL scores, etc.) rather than only a few factors when making admissions decisions. Additionally, it is not individual faculty members that make admissions decisions. Instead, admissions decisions are made as a collective iSchool community.
General timeline for application review – Once the application deadline has passed, the iSchool faculty and staff spend the next several weeks reviewing applications. During this time, some faculty might ask the applicant for an interview as part of their deliberation. Around the end of January through early February, the iSchool makes its first round of admissions recommendations to the Graduate School. The Graduate School then makes final admissions decisions and applicants are notified via email, usually around the end of February through early March. The iSchool usually makes a second round of admissions recommendations around early to mid April and all application decisions are made by the end of April.

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Before Completing Your Application ▾

Before beginning the application process, be sure to read all of the following instructions, and review Graduate School admissions requirements and guidelines here .

Not all programs have the same admission requirements. Please be sure to check the program’s website for program-specific requirements and for the program-specific Application Deadline date for your desired degree program.

The online application form, the fee, and all required supplemental items must be received by the published deadline in order for you to be considered for admission.

Completing the Application; Other Documents Needed for Application Review ▾

Step 1: Complete the online application

Follow the online instructions for completing the application and be sure to complete each section, including the certification.

Have your credit or debit card ready so that you can pay the application fee. Be sure to keep the pop-up window open to the pay fee until transaction complete. When the fee has been submitted, you may continue with the application form and submit that separately.

If your desired program does not appear in the drop-down menu, the deadline has passed or does not accept applications for the desired entry term.

You may stop and save your work to continue at a later time while completing the online application. Be sure to keep your password in a secure place so that you can return to check on your application status later.

All of your information is transmitted through a secure server and is kept fully confidential .

Step 2: Send us your supporting materials and supplemental items

Supporting materials are required as part of your application review. Please submit the online application before uploading your supporting material or supplemental items.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Transcripts Upload your transcripts as a supplemental item to the online application.

You must submit transcripts from each college/university attended, including coursework in progress at time of application. Unofficial copies may be provided for the application review process.

If you are offered admission, you must then provide official transcripts from each college/university from which a degree was earned. The transcript must be provided to the Graduate School directly from the prior, degree-granting institution in a sealed envelope in order for that document to be considered official. Alternatively, it may be provided to the Graduate School electronically by way of a secure, encrypted platform. Each transcript should bear the signature of the registrar and the seal of the granting institution.

Transcripts (US only) may be obtained from/provided by one of the following secure, encrypted transcript services:

https://www.parchment.com/ https://studentclearinghouse.org/transcriptservices/fast/

Send encrypted, electronic transcripts from your issuing institution to: [email protected]

If provided by mail, send official transcripts in sealed envelopes to :

ATTN: Admissions University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate School 620 West Lexington Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1508

Letters of recommendation Please provide three (3) recommendations from professors or others – perhaps supervisors in your workplace – who can attest to the quality of your academic performance, scholastic potential and other non-cognitive factors. Your recommendations are managed by the online application; you will need the email addresses of your recommenders for this process.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) PhD program applicants must provide current, official results of scores earned on the GRE General Test (verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing). Score reports must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) agency to us; the UMB Graduate School’s institution code for the GRE is # 5848.

The GRE General Test is not required by the following graduate programs: Biochemistry, Health Professions Education , Molecular Medicine, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, Social Work (PhD), and Neuroscience.

Physical Rehabilitation Science PhD program applicants who currently hold PT licensure in the United States are not required to submit GRE scores.

Essay Your essay must be uploaded as a supplemental item to the online application. The statement should be between 300- to 500-words and should address your academic and/or professional career goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study.

English Language Proficiency (International Applicants Only) The Graduate School accepts the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as a measure of English proficiency. Minimum, required scores are 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL, and 7.0 on the IELTS. Scores must be sent directly from ETS (for TOEFL, use institution code #5848) or the IELTS agency to the Graduate School.

CV or Resume A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume is required by most graduate programs. Your CV or resume must be uploaded as part of the online application.

Application for in-state status classification Maryland residents only. If you wish to be considered for in-state residency status for admission and tuition purposes you must complete an Application for In-State Classification and submit it to the campus classification officer within the Office of the Registrar .

Step 3: Complete your checklist

In addition to the online application form (and fee), make sure that you have submitted all of your supplemental items and have checked all of your desired program’s admissions requirements. Here’s a summary of the requirements:

Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Standardized tests; check to see if your desired program requires the GRE or not; international applicants need to submit results of the TOEFL or IELTS
CV or Resume
Program-specific requirements; check to see if your program requires an interview or some other item as part of the application review process

If you have problems with or questions about the application process, please contact us at 410.706.7131 or [email protected]

After You Apply ▾

You can check the status of your application using your email address and the password that you created when you submitted your online application. You may not make changes once it has been submitted, however. Please send any changes or corrections to us at [email protected]

We encourage you to follow-up with your prior institutions regarding the issuing of transcripts, as well as with your recommenders and testing agencies (where appropriate), to ensure completion of your application file.

Some Tips and Final Thoughts ▾

Clearly identify yourself by using your complete name and applicant ID number on all materials and communications. Indicate any previous name(s) where appropriate.
International applicants desiring an online program of study should indicate “Overseas Online Student” (or ‘OV/Other Visa’) for their citizenship status.
If you are a military applicant, please be sure to contact our VA representative upon submittal of your application.
Don’t assume that we know you’re from Maryland! If you wish to be considered for in-state residency status for tuition purposes you must complete the Application for In-State Classification .

Applications and supporting material(s) become the property of the UMB Graduate School and are not returned. We encourage applicants to make and retain copies of all application documents before submission.

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Information for Prospective Students

Thank you for your interest in the graduate program of the Computer Science Department at the University of Maryland, College Park! Our graduate program is ranked among the top in the nation and in the top ten among public universities. Scroll down to learn more about why UMD may be the right place for you.

Apply now! Applications are due December 15 for acceptance in Fall 2024.

NOTE to those applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP): NSF rules permit applications from students with masters degrees earned 2 or more years prior, who are planning to resume studies toward a PhD - but only if they apply for the NSF graduate fellowship at the same time as they apply to PhD programs. Once they enroll in a PhD program, they are no longer eligible to apply for the NSF GRFP. NOTE ON APPLICATION STATUS: Most PhD applicants for Fall will be notified of their admission status between mid-February and late March, with potential for offers up until mid-April. Some applicants to the M.S. program will be notified during this time, but the majority of M.S. decisions will be communicated in late April. Applicants are notified via e-mail by the department. For this reason we ask that you do not send us requests for updates on your application review status.

Official decisions will be communicated by the department in the event of admission and the Graduate School in the event of a rejection. Regretfully, we do not have the capacity to address these status update requests in further detail.

Our Graduate Programs

Our department administers two graduate programs which focus on research:

Ph.D. in Computer Science
M.S. in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Our graduate program is for those looking to pursue computer science research. Those applying should have strong backgrounds in computer science and demonstrated ability to conduct research in their chosen specialization independently and collaboratively.

PhD applicants should also consider applying for the Maryland Max Planck joint PhD program . Students in this program have the unique opportunity to pursue their PhD while working and living at both UMD and at a Max Planck institute in Germany. A separate application for that program is required. Apply here .

MS in Computer Science

Graduate courses taken would be the same rigorous coursework as those in our PhD program. Students can choose a thesis or non-thesis option, but regardless, research is expected. The program lasts two years on average, unless you are a UMD Computer Science major who qualifies for our Combined BS/MS program , in which case you can potentially finish the program in one year. Note: Students eligible for that program should list their degree intent as the Combined BS/MS program when applying.

For those looking to brush up computer science skills via advanced coursework or aiming strictly for a degree for the purpose of career advancement, strongly consider these other programs:

Applied Graduate Engineering (MAGE)
Masters in Telecommunications (ENTS)
Masters in Applied Machine Learning or Data Science via the UMD Science Academy (Data Science Certificate option also available)
Master's programs via the iSchool

About the Area

The University of Maryland is located in College Park, MD, about 7 miles from the center of our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Many of our students and faculty live in D.C., College Park, Silver Spring, and other surrounding towns.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is a profoundly culture-rich, diverse city. Many of our students and faculty live in D.C. or visit it frequently, because:

There is a Metro stop in College Park, making a commute to D.C. fast and easy.
Most museums and art galleries in D.C. are free, year-round.
Some of the best restaurants in the nation are in D.C.
D.C. has a vibrant and diverse arts and music scene.

UMD is uniquely situated among top computer science programs given its proximity to the nation's capitol and the many groups who affect policy at national and international levels, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the major branches of the U.S. government (Judiciary, Congress, and the White House).

College Park

This is a very exciting time to be at College Park, as the city is experiencing a renaissance. Even just over the past several years, there has been a surge of new restaurants, cafes, and modern apartment buildings:

A new Computer Science building on campus, The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering .
A new luxury hotel and conference center directly across the street from the Iribe Center.
Significant investment and development in the Discovery District is transforming the area around the university.
The new Purple Line will have five stops on or near campus.

In other words, UMD is an ideal place for a PhD experience that is culture-rich, fun, and full of opportunity for impact.

Research at UMD

We are dedicated to producing researchers of the highest caliber. Our PhD program is designed so that full-time doctoral students will become engaged in research within their first year.

Whatever your research interests, you will be able to work with leaders in the field toward carving out your personal research identity. Our department is rather large and highly diverse, covering virtually every aspect of computer science, and leading the charge in new areas such as bioinformatics and augmented and virtual reality:

Algorithms & Theory
AI & Robotics
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Computer Vision & Machine Perception
Cybersecurity & Cryptography
Databases & Big Data
Graphics, Visualization, and VR/AR
High Performance & Scientific Computing
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Retrieval and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Machine Learning & Data Science
Natural Language Processing
Programming Languages & Software Engineering
Quantum Computing
Systems & Networking

The Computer Science Department has close ties to various research units on campus, providing faculty and students opportunities for collaborative research projects and access to specialized research facilities. Among these:

Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2) brings together faculty, researchers, and students working in the field of cybersecurity from several schools and departments across campus.
The Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory (HCIL) is an international leader in research on the development and evaluation of advanced user interfaces technologies.
The Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) is an interdisciplinary center conducting research on computational analysis of DNA and protein sequences.
The University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) fosters interdisciplinary research in computing throughout the University of Maryland System.
Computer Vision Laboratory (CVL) is considered one of the three best vision groups in the world.
The Institute for Systems Research (ISR) is a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence doing research in the areas of automation, communication, database management, and VLSI.
The Center for Automation Research (CfAR) does research on advanced automation in business and industry.
The Engineering Research Center (ERC) fosters cooperative research projects between industry and the University.

In addition, our students and faculty regularly collaborate with government and industry technology development organizations in the area, including: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) , NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center , National Institutes of Health , National Institute for Standards and Technology , Army Research Labs , the National Security Agency , and many more.

Financial Information

We are committed to funding all of our PhD students throughout their program, provided they make satisfactory progress. This is made possible with a combination of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships.

As a research assistant (RA) or teaching assistant (TA), your tuition will be paid for, and you will additionally receive stipend. For information on tuition and fees as well as living expenses in the College Park area, please refer to UMD's Office of Student Financial Aid .

Assistantships

Students are supported by graduate research assistantships on research grants and contracts, or as Teaching Assistants. Research assistants usually work on projects that lead to thesis or dissertation topics.

For the 2023-2024 academic year (9-months), stipends for PhD research and teaching assistants are in the $29,000-31,000 range, depending upon educational background and experience. Students earn more money over summer either via assistantships or by interning at outside research labs or companies.

In addition to the stipends, teaching and research assistantships cover tuition for up to 10 credits per semester and provide health insurance coverage under the same University benefits plan enjoyed by staff and faculty. Many students also receive summer support.

PhD students are guaranteed assistantships as part of their offer of admission whereas M.S. students may receive these awards on a competitive basis if they are available.

Fellowships

Unlike assistantships, fellowships usually do not require the student to perform any duties. The monetary award varies depending on the fellowship but it is generally similar to that of an assistantship. The Department often supplements a fellowship offer with a half-time assistantship.

Fellowships are available from a number of sources outside the University of Maryland, for example, National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships, Fulbright Fellowships, etc. To apply for these fellowships, you should contact the agency which administers them, check with the financial aid office in your current university, or contact UMD's Fellowship Office .

Degree Requirements

The Graduate Policy Manual details all of the information on degree requirements, but at a high level:

Our graduate students receive the training and expectation to develop a mastery of their field, and to gain a broad familiarity with their discipline by the time they graduate. In particular, we have designed the PhD program so that full-time doctoral students will:

Become engaged in research in their first year.
Identify a thesis adviser by the end of their second year.
Identify a thesis topic by the end of their third year.
Secure admission to candidacy within 3-4 years.
Publish at least one paper prior to advancing to candidacy, and several prior to graduating.
Complete all requirements and graduate within 4-6 years.

Doctor of Philosophy

Coursework: Six graduate-level courses covering four areas out of {artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, systems, databases, scientific computing, software engineering and programming languages, theory, and visual and geometric computing}, and two more graduate courses from any area. Also, 12 credit hours of CMSC 899 (Dissertation Research).
Proposal: You must pass an oral Ph.D. Preliminary Examination on a research proposal and prepared readings. This must be completed within five years of entering the program.
Defense: Finally, you must prepare a dissertation presenting an original contribution to the field of computer science and pass a final oral examination on your dissertation research. This must be done within four years after passing the Preliminary Examination.

Master of Science

Coursework: 30 credit hours of qualifying courses covering four out of the seven areas.
Scholarly paper: For an M.S. without thesis, a scholarly paper must be prepared under an advisor's supervision. For an M.S. with thesis, you must take six credit hours of CMSC 799 (Master's Thesis Research), prepare a thesis that presents an independent accomplishment, and defend it in a final oral examination.

Student Organizations

Our graduate students play an active role in shaping their community, the department, and the campus at large. One of the primary ways they do this is through various student organizations, including:

The Graduate Student Executive Council (GradCo) is an elected body of computer science graduate students, which plans activities and addresses issues of concern to the student body. The council also allocates funds from the graduate student activities budget. Sponsored activities typically include a departmental picnic, seminars and forums, a very popular weekly coffee hour, hikes, and parties.

The Graduate Student Government is a campus-wide organization of graduate students for the purpose of improving the quality of graduate student life. Some of the recent activities organized by this organization include protest rallies against taxation of scholarships and assistantships, a campus-wide research conference for Graduate Students, setting up a legal aid service for Graduate Students, distributing a newsletter with information for all Graduate Students, and organizing social events such as dances and weekly happy hours.

ACM student chapter: The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the principal professional society for computer scientists. Membership is important for maintaining contact with current developments through journal publications, meetings and conferences. Our department has a student chapter of the ACM. Student members receive many of the benefits at a reduced rate: journals, conference registration, etc. Membership becomes extremely important as students move into the final stages of their study and begin submitting papers to conferences and ACM journals.

The Maryland Center for Women in Computing (MCWIC) works to increase diversity in all fields of computing by providing opportunities for individuals who identify as women to engage and contribute to the technical community through research, education, outreach, and partnerships.

MCWIC supports the Association of Women in Computing at UMD, Technica , and the Grad Women student organizations. Graduate Women are invited to engage with these groups.

The Department Council advises the Chair on issues affecting the department. It is composed primarily of faculty, but two graduate student representatives attend the meetings to provide graduate student input and to keep the graduate students informed of relevant issues.

The Education Committee is responsible for the undergraduate and graduate academic programs of the department. Composed primarily of faculty, the committee has two voting graduate student representatives and two voting undergraduate student representatives.

Applying for Admission

Applicants interested in an Master of Science, Ph.D., or Graduate Certificate of Professional Students in Data Science should apply through the University's graduate application system

Apply Here ( Four-letter program code: CMSC )

Note on MS admissions: We are a research based MS program, and accept less than 20 candidates into our MS program (less than #% of those that apply). Students interested in doing research are highly recommended to apply to the PhD program. If you must apply to the MS program, we strongly encourage you to also apply for alternative programs.

Note The application deadline for both the PhD, MS, and Maryland Max Planck PhD Program programs is December 15, 2023 . All supporting documents must be submitted by this time for consideration. Only those who are already UMD students can apply for the Spring semester; the deadline for this is September 29th, 2023.

Tip: We urge international students to submit applications early, because processing tends to take longer than for US applicants.

Applicants for Fall will be notified of their admission status between mid-February and late March. Applicants are notified via e-mail by the department. For this reason we ask that you do not send us requests for updates on your application review status until after this time .

Application Requirements

Applications are evaluated on the basis of educational and work experience, recommendation letters, and test scores. Undergraduate grade point averages are generally 3.5 or above. However, each applicant is considered individually, and reasonable exceptions can be made in particular cases.

Recommended Prerequisites

Application to the graduate program is open to individuals with an undergraduate education that includes much of the material covered in the following courses :

CMSC 330: Organization of Programming Languages
CMSC 420: Data Structures
CMSC 451: Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms
MATH 140: Calculus I
MATH 141: Calculus II
MATH 240: Linear Algebra

Course material need not be identical, but should give students a background in these course concepts. While not a requirement for admission, having this background is recommended before submitting an application.

Application materials

Please submit all application materials electronically:

Graduate application
Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable; see notes below)
Graduate Records Examination (GRE scores) (Not required - optional); institition code 5814.
Statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation
Publications/Presentations (optional)
For the Maryland Max Planck PhD Program in Computer Science , follow the admissions instructions for that program .
Non-refundable application fee ($75) for each program to which you apply. We recommend applying only to the MS or PhD program.

Note:

Our department does not offer application fee waivers. Information on eligibility for fee waivers through the Graduate School can found here.
Please be sure you have submitted all of the above materials to be considered for admission. Most of these materials should be submitted online. Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas are required, and should be in the original language and accompanied by a literal, certified English translation. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for purposes of admission but official copies must be received by the Graduate School before enrollment. Official copies of electronic transcripts should be password protected and sent directly from your university to gradschool [-at-] umd [dot] edu (subject: Electronic%20Transcript%20Submission) or can be mailed or hand-delivered in sealed envelopes to:

Info: Completed applications are reviewed by an admissions committee in each graduate degree program. The recommendations of the committees are submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School, who will make the final admission decision. Students seeking to complete graduate work at the University of Maryland for degree purposes must be formally admitted to the Graduate School by the Dean.

Information for International Graduate Students

The University of Maryland is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant international graduate student community. The office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) is a valuable resource of information and assistance for prospective and current international students. International applicants are encouraged to explore the services they offer, and contact them with related questions.

The University of Maryland Graduate School offers admission to international students based on academic information; it is not a guarantee of attendance. Admitted international students will then receive instructions about obtaining the appropriate visa to study at the University of Maryland which will require submission of additional documents. Please see the Graduate Admissions Process for International applicants for more information.

Applying to the Maryland Max Planck Ph.D. Program

If you are a new student applying for admission to the Maryland Max Planck Ph.D, Program , you must complete both the application process described above, and an application for admission into MMP.

Apply to the Maryland Max Planck PhD Program in Computer Science

Technical assistance

Applicants are encouraged to contact the online application’s helpdesk for any technical issues. For questions related to the admissions process, prospective students may contact the Graduate School via gradappsupport [-at-] umd [dot] edu (subject: CMSC%20app%20support)

Still have questions? Fill out our contact form here.

Graduate Admissions

The Department of History offers a PhD program as well as an MA, one dual-degree MA, and two graduate certificates.

Requirements

As a demonstration of our commitment to excellence in historical scholarship and education, admission to our degree programs is highly competitive. It is important that each applicant clearly articulate his/her academic preparation and qualifications for graduate study at Maryland.

In order to be admitted to one of our three graduate degree programs, an applicant must have completed the bachelor's degree, or equivalent, at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Applicants are required to submit a writing sample (written work of historical scholarship, such as a research paper or thesis); a Statement of Purpose; a Description of Research/Work Experience; official transcripts of all previous academic study; a CV/Resume and three letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested.

Although there are exceptions, the minimum overall grade point average for admission to a master's degree program is 3.25 and 3.50 for admission to the doctoral program. The admissions committee will typically expect a higher grade point average in past coursework in history and related disciplines.

There is no language requirement for the MA degree, but the command of one or more languages is required for admission into the PhD program in some fields within history. Please see the Language Requirements section of the Doctoral Program.

Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States should consult the guidelines posted by International Education Services.

Applicants to the History and Library Science (HiLS) dual-degree program need to meet application requirements for both the Department of History and the College of Information Studies. For additional information on application requirements, visit the HiLS webpage .

Applicants to the History and Historic Preservation (HiHP) dual-degree program need to meet application requirements for both the Department of History and the School of Architecture. For additional information on application requirements, visit the HiHP webpage .

Application Process

The University of Maryland’s Graduate School accepts applications through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System . Before completing the application, applicants are asked to check the Admissions Requirements site for specific instructions.

As required by the Graduate School, all application materials are to be submitted electronically:

Graduate application
Transcripts
Statement of purpose
Description of research/work experience
Writing sample
Letters of recommendation
Program/Department supporting documents (as applicable)
Non-refundable application fee ($75) for each program to which an applicant applies

The electronic submission of application materials helps expedite the review of an application. Completed applications are reviewed by an admissions committee in each graduate degree program. The recommendations of the committees are submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School, who will make the final admission decision. Students seeking to complete graduate work at the University of Maryland for degree purposes must be formally admitted to the Graduate School by the Dean. To ensure the integrity of the application process, the University of Maryland authenticates submitted materials through TurnItIn for Admissions.

Admissions for HiLS Program

Admission requirements for the HiLS dual-degree program combine requirements for the MA in History and the MLS. Successful applicants make the case that they maintain a strong academic interest in historical scholarship and research while also seeking professional training in areas such as archives and records management, digital curation, public history, special collections, reference librarianship, and/or information systems. Prospective students should consult the admissions guidelines for the Master of Arts in History and the Master of Library Science degrees.

HiLS applicants submit only one graduate school application online. As part of the application, students must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a writing sample (typically a 20-page research paper), a resume/CV and a 500-word essay addressing questions outlined on the MLS admissions page.

HiLS applications are reviewed for admission separately by the iSchool and the History Department. A joint history department/iSchool committee then reviews all those applicants recommended for admission by each program and decides which applicants will be admitted to HiLS. Students in the program must be formally admitted both by the Department of History and the iSchool in order to be admitted to the HiLS program. Students who are admitted by a single department have the option of pursuing the degree program in the accepting department.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate School's online application helpdesk for any technical issues. For questions related to the admissions process, prospective students may contact the Graduate School .

Information for International Graduate Students

The University of Maryland is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant international graduate student community. The office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) is a valuable resource for information and assistance for prospective and current international students. International applicants are encouraged to explore the services they offer and contact them with related questions.

Application Submission

Applications to all degree programs must be submitted through the Graduate School's Online Application Portal .

Unless specifically instructed to do so, applicants should not send application materials to the Department of History.

To the extent possible, applicants should submit all required materials, including writing samples, the resume/CV and letters of recommendation, via the online application portal. Instructions on the electronic submission of required materials are included in the Application Supplemental Form (ASF), which is sent via email within 3-4 business days after submitting the main application. In completing the ASF, applicants should pay careful attention to supplying each recommender's complete name, professional title, institutional affiliation and contact information, including electronic mail addresses.

Materials sent in hard copy should be directed to the University's Enrollment Services Operations (ESO), where the materials are scanned and uploaded to an electronic applicant file.

All hard-copy documents, including transcripts and letters recommendations, should be submitted together as a single package to ESO. The mailing address for ESO is:

Enrollment Services Operations

Application for Graduate Admission

Room 0130 Mitchell Building

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742 USA

NOTE: At the height of the main applications season, it may take two weeks or more for hard-copy materials such as letters of recommendation to be processed, scanned, and uploaded to the applicant record. Therefore, applicants are strongly urged to use the electronic submission features of the Application Supplemental Form, which greatly speed uploads to the applicant record.

If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator, Jodi Hall at [email protected] .

What Makes A Successful Application

The admission decision is made after careful consideration of the entire application package. Each required component of the admissions package (i.e., the statement of purpose; the writing sample; the transcripts of previous academic study; and the letters of recommendation) should demonstrate the applicant's qualifications for excellence in graduate study in history. The overall package should make a strong case for the match between the applicant's interests in historical studies and the faculty, resources and opportunities available at the University of Maryland.

All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to make contact with the faculty in the area(s) of interest to discuss the potential opportunities and expectations for graduate study at Maryland. Faculty play a central role in the admissions decision.

Prospective applicants are also encouraged to make contact with current graduate students to learn more about their experiences. The History Graduate Student Association (HGSA) can facilitate communications with current students.

Application Statistics

For admission in Fall 2021 the Department received 72 applications for admission: 37 MA applications, 33 HiLS applications and 2 HiHP applications (For a discussion of HiLS, please see the graduate programs page.) We accepted 25 into the MA program, and 24 into the HiLS program.

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Doctoral Degree Apply for Admission FAQ Contact Us

Inquiries and or questions regarding the doctoral program and its admissions process and requirements should be sent directly to PsycPhD [at] umd.edu .

To maintain our low student-faculty ratio that permits high-quality supervision of both research and professional education, only a small number of students with outstanding credentials are selected for admission each year. The Department only accepts graduate students who have demonstrated the capacity for completing the doctoral degree and whose goals are consistent with the educational opportunities offered by our specialty areas.

The specific criteria for admission to the Department of Psychology vary somewhat across specialty areas but generally include a high undergraduate grade point average, strong letters of recommendation, and research experience and/or previous relevant work experience. In most specialty areas, students are expected to have a thorough background in psychology, however, some specialty areas prefer a thorough background in mathematics, biological, and/or physical sciences (see specialty area descriptions). Students are expected to have appropriate background experiences that prepare them to begin graduate work when they enter our graduate program.

To be considered for admission, a complete application should be received by December 3, 2024, for Fall 2025 admissions .

Application Process and Requirements

The University of Maryland’s Graduate School accepts applications through gradapply.umd.edu . Before completing the application, applicants are asked to check the Admissions Requirements for specific instructions.

Completing the Online Application is the first part of the application process. Both the Graduate School and the graduate programs require additional supplemental information from all applicants.

As required by the Graduate School and the Department of Psychology, the following materials must be submitted:

1. A completed online application . To apply for admission, click here: gradapply.umd.edu 2 . A non-refundable application fee of $75.00. 3 . One complete set of transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and graduate work completed or in progress. Each transcript must bear the signature of the registrar and the seal of the granting institution and should include the years of attendance, courses that have been taken, grades received, class standing, and the degree, certificate, or diploma received. For immediate access to review, you can upload a copy of your transcript(s) into the application system. 4 . A minimum of three letters of recommendation. 5 . Statement of Goals, Experiences, and Research Interests (aka Personal Statement). 6 . If you are an international student or one with international credentials, additional test scores may be required, such as TOEFL. Please review the Information for International Graduate Students . 7 . Program-Specific Requirements. These forms must be completed and submitted in addition to the Graduate School online application.

Supplementary Application (Clinical Psychology only)
Supplementary Application (Counseling Psychology only)
Supplementary Application (Social, Decision, and Organizational Sciences only)
The GRE Psychology Subject Test is optional for Clinical applicants.
Writing Sample (optional)

Contact for Technical Issues

Information for International Graduate Students The University of Maryland is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant international graduate student community. The Office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) is a valuable resource for information and assistance for prospective and current international students. International applicants are encouraged to explore the services they offer and contact them with related questions. The University of Maryland Graduate School offers admission to international students based on academic information; it is not a guarantee of attendance. Admitted international students will then receive instructions for obtaining the appropriate visa to study at the University of Maryland which will require the submission of additional documents. Please see the Graduate Admissions Process for International applicants for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. The Department of Psychology's program code is PSYC. 2. Be sure that all the materials you are submitting are labeled with your first & last name and the specialty area to which you are applying. 3. Area of specialization must be filled in and you may apply to only one area. 4. We admit students in the Fall term ONLY. 5. Frequently Asked Questions from the department can be found here: Psychology FAQ 7. Frequently Asked Questions from the Graduate School can be found here: Graduate School FAQ 8. If you do not have an official copy of your transcript to upload to your online application, you may have your official t ranscripts mailed to:

University of Maryland Enrollment Service Operations Application for Graduate Admission Room 0130 Mitchell Building College Park, Maryland 20742

For the expedited submission of official transcripts, students should bring official/sealed envelopes in person to the Graduate School's (Admissions) front desk located at the:

University of Maryland The Graduate School 2123 Lee Building College Park, Maryland 20742

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Northwestern’s Sneak Peak Program : a program for historically underrepresented groups to preview and discuss Northwestern’s Ph.D. program

Harvard’s Prospective Ph.D. & RA Event in Psychology (PPREP) : a program to assist historically minoritized groups in STEM with their applications to graduate school, lab manager, and/or research assistant positions

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Applications must be submitted electronically through the Graduate School. Be sure to read all instructions and requirements carefully to ensure a proper and complete application and to avoid mistakes that may delay the consideration of your application.

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2025 Application Deadlines

Fall applicants.

January 15, 2025 is the preferred deadline for best consideration for financial aid.
January 30, 2025 is the final deadline for all international students to apply. This includes F-1 and J-1 students currently studying elsewhere in the United States.
May 1, 2025 is the final deadline for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply.

Spring Applicants

September 1, 2024 is the preferred deadline for best consideration for financial aid.
September 17, 2024 is the final deadline for all international students to apply. This includes F-1 and J-1 students currently studying elsewhere in the United States.
October 15, 2024 is the final deadline for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements

All applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree, typically in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or other quantitative fields, from an accredited institution.

Students who do not already hold a degree in engineering or science may be considered for provisional admission if the technical division minimum prerequisites are successfully completed.Students completing our M.S. program must reapply online to continue studies in the Ph.D. program. All transcripts are obtained automatically, but you will need to provide additional letters of recommendation and an updated personal statement. Other documents may be required. A student must secure a research advisor to be accepted to the Ph.D. program.

GPA Requirements

M.S.: 3.0 (out of 4.0) *
Ph.D.: 3.5 (out of 4.0) *

While not guaranteed, applicants with lower GPAs or GRE scores may be considered for provisional admission if other indicators of ability—letters of recommendation, prior experience, etc.—are exceptional. *International applicants should enter their GPA in the same scale as it appears on their transcript. All international credentials are evaluated by The Graduate School prior to admission.

Focus Area Prerequisites

Disaster resilience.

Prerequisites determined on a case-by-case basis based on applicant’s interests and background.
Demonstrated knowledge of single and multivariable calculus, probability/statistics, basic mechanics, computer programming, linear algebra, and optimization is preferred.

Environmental and Health

All: Calculus I, II, and III, differential equations and fluid mechanics
Applicants interested in Environmental Engineering: one semester of chemistry, and one semester of physics (preferably calculus-based). Other courses may be required depending on student background and experience.
Applicants interested in Water Resources: groundwater hydrology and hydrologic engineering.

Infrastructure Systems

Applicants interested in Structural Engineering: mechanics, structural analysis, concrete structures, and steel structures.

Project Management

Calculus I, II, and III, probability and statistics.

Transportation and Mobility

Calculus I, II, and III, probability and statistics, a course in physics covering basic mechanics, and one course in computer programming.

Application Instructions and Required Materials

You can find the Graduate School application here . When creating your application account, ensure that your name matches the name listed on your official, government-issued identification.

The admissions committee will only review complete applications. The application is considered complete once it has been submitted and all required materials have been received:

• $75 application fee • Transcripts • Resume/CV • Statement of Purpose • Three letters of recommendation • Official English proficiency test scores – required for applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution in the U.S. or another English-speaking country, regardless of citizenship status.

Official GRE scores are optional. The committee will review applications that are otherwise complete without waiting for GRE scores.

Application Sections

Educational intent.

Select the following to ensure you’re choosing the right program: Application Type = “Degree” Level of Study = “Masters” or “Doctoral” Intended Program of Study = “Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENCE), M.S.” or “Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENCE), Ph.D.”

Select entrance term and Area of Interest • Area of Interest should reflect your intended research interests, and will help determine how the committee reviews your application.

Input Faculty Interests • Although it is not required, we strongly encourage applicants to identify one or two faculty members with whom they might be interested in working.

Previous Education

Enter the name of school, degree earned (or in progress), and GPA for each institution attended. • International applicants: Enter your GPA in the same scale as it appears on your transcript. All international credentials are evaluated by The Graduate School prior to admission.

Upload complete transcripts for each degree. • International applicants: include copies of degree certificates, and official English translations of any transcripts issued in another language.

Program Upload Requirements

Upload Statement of Purpose and resume/CV.

Recommendations

Enter the names and email addresses for three recommenders.

Once entered, the system will send an automatic notification email from [email protected] with the subject line "University of Maryland - Request for Recommendation".

We encourage you to contact these individuals in advance to ensure the provider is willing to write a letter of recommendation.

This section is not required for our departmental review process. All applications received by the preferred deadline are automatically considered for funding through graduate research and teaching assistantships, and sometimes fellowships, but funding is not guaranteed for any applicant.

Self-reported Test Scores

Self-reported tests scores are not required.

Please note: • Official GRE scores are optional. The committee will review applications that are otherwise complete without waiting for GRE scores. • Official English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE) are required for applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution in the U.S. or another English-speaking country, regardless of citizenship status.

Maryland Residency and Character and Conduct

These sections are required by The Graduate School. Please fill them out accordingly.

Application Review Process

Complete applications are reviewed by a departmental graduate committee and faculty from each focus area. Applications that the graduate committee have recommended for admission are sent to The Graduate School for final review.

Applicants are notified of The Graduate School’s final decision on a rolling basis through their online application portal. Applicants whose application was complete before the preferred deadline (above) can expect to receive a notification of admission or rejection between February and May for the Fall semester and September and November for the Spring semester.

Admission letters from The Graduate School will not include any information about funding. • If the department has decided to offer funding along with an admission offer, the applicant will a separate email from [email protected] containing an official funding offer. • Admitted students who do not receive a separate funding letter have been admitted to the program without funding from the department.

Incomplete applications and applications from international students who are not cleared for admission will be withdrawn by June 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Spring semester. Applicants who do not register for the semester for which they are admitted will also have their admission cancelled.

• If you need to make any changes after you have submitted the application, or experience any technical difficulties, please contact [email protected] . • For all other questions about the application and admission process, contact [email protected] .

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Chemical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is granted only upon sufficient evidence of high attainment in scholarship and the ability to engage in independent research. The Chemical Engineering Department requires minimum of 45 semester hours of course work beyond the B.S. degree. A minimum of 18 credit hours of Thesis Research is required; students in the PhD program can register only for CHBE899 . All Ph.D. graduate students are required to serve as Teaching Assistants for two semesters. Other requirements, including CORE course GPA requirements are found on the Department website: www.ench.umd.edu .

Advance to Candidacy: In addition to completing the course requirements below, students must complete a research aptitude Ph.D. qualifying examination and a research proposal including an oral presentation covering the projected Ph.D. dissertation

Post-Candidacy: Students must complete at least 12 credits of CHBE899 Doctoral Dissertation Research as well as successfully defend and submit an original dissertation.

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To provide students and families additional time to review their financial offers, we will be extending our Fall 2024 freshman enrollment confirmation deadline from May 15 to June 1, 2024.

Application Deadlines

Students have different deadlines based on their applicant type and desired semester of entry. Review our application deadlines to determine when you should apply and when you can expect to receive a decision. We strongly encourage all students to apply by the early action deadline for priority consideration.

In order to receive a decision, applications must be complete. Applications are considered complete when the online application and all required documents have been submitted. All materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by the appropriate deadline for consideration.

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1. For priority consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the early action deadline where applicable. The early action deadline is non-binding ; these applicants will have until the date listed in the "Enrollment Confirmation Deadline" column to confirm their enrollment.

2. Applications received after the regular deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

3. Freshman students who apply for the fall semester are automatically considered for spring admission.

4. Students with non-U.S. academic records and/or are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents (those who hold or intend to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the U.S.) should apply as international students and are encouraged to review the International Applicant Requirements .

5. Freshman applicants who apply for fall admission but are offered spring admission have until November 15 to confirm their enrollment. However, if they choose to participate in Freshmen Connection, they must confirm their enrollment by May 1. NOTE* The confirmation deadline has been extended to May 15, 2024

Spring Enrollment Beginning in Late January

*Indicates that the date is for the prior year. For example, U.S. Freshman applying for Spring 2024 early action admission must apply by Dec. 1, 2023.

3. Students with non-U.S. academic records and/or are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents (those who hold or intend to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the U.S.) should apply as international students and are encouraged to review the International Applicant Requirements .

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Dr. Zach Zbinden , based at the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory , is excited to invite applications for a Graduate Research Assistant (MS or PhD) to contribute to a cutting-edge research project investigating landscape genomics, ecology, and the evolutionary processes of fish species across the Ozark Highlands. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated student to develop skills in high-performance computing, bioinformatics, and the analysis of next-generation sequencing data using tools like R and Python.

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Start Date: Spring or Fall 2025
Location: Frostburg, Maryland, home of the Appalachian Laboratory, is a charming college town known for its low cost of living and plentiful outdoor recreation. The lab offers a distinctive, research-centric educational experience, promoting study across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems worldwide. More information about the lab and the surrounding community can be found here .

Qualifications

Minimum: BA, BS, or MS in biology, ecology, environmental science, fisheries and wildlife science, or a related field. Proficiency in reading scientific literature.

Preferred: Experience in landscape genomics, next-generation sequencing data analysis, and proficiency in R, Python, Bash, or ArcGIS.

Position Benefits

The annual stipend is approximately $33,671, with a tuition waiver included.
Support is guaranteed for at least 3.0 years.

Program Information Successful candidates will enroll through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences (MEES) graduate program at the University of Maryland College Park. While the student's office will be at the Appalachian Laboratory, graduate classes are offered in person and virtually by professors across MEES.

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2025: September 30, 2024
Fall 2025: January 17, 2025

How to Apply To express interest, please email Dr. Zbinden at [email protected] with the following:

Cover letter expressing interest in the position, relevant research experience, and career goals
Your curriculum vitae
Unofficial college transcripts

Selected candidates will be contacted for further discussions, and a subset will be invited to formally apply to MEES. Do not miss this unique chance to expand your expertise while significantly impacting landscape genomics research at UMCES!

Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Zbinden is passionate about fostering diversity in science and strongly encourages students from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM to apply. For inquiries, feel free to reach out to him directly.

Information about AL and UMCES can be found at: https://www.umces.edu/al . UMCES is an affirmative action EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal-opportunity employer. The Center's policies, programs, and activities conform with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, Cambridge, MD 21613.

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Liyanos Abate, BA Politics

I’ll be an investment banking analyst in the global banking and markets office of Goldman Sachs in New York. Economics, politics, law, and policy are all interconnected and they all affect the market, so at USF I majored in politics and got two minors: economics and legal studies .

My career advice to students? It’s never too early to start thinking about a career. I recommend you start working on it your first semester at USF. That’s what I did. I spent a lot of time on Handshake, reaching out to USF alumni, asking for advice, asking about internships. I babysat for a man who worked at Google, and I asked him how he got his job there. I asked my professors, went to their office hours. Professor Patlolla helped me a lot. I made it a goal to land one internship each year. Last summer I did an internship at Goldman Sachs. At the end of the summer they offered me a full-time position.

Kevin Sarmiento, BS Engineering

I’ll be starting in June at the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, working behind the scenes with the facilities asset management team — maintaining rides, attractions, shops, anything the guests interact with. I’ve wanted to work at Disney for as long as I can remember. I’m born and raised in San Francisco but I’ve been going to Disneyland with my family at least once a year for most of my life.

USF allowed me to have this multidisciplinary kind of learning. In my sophomore year I became a stage manager in the Performing Arts and Social Justice department. I gained an appreciation for behind-the-scenes work. Engineering professors like Genna Smith, Lou Sassoubre, Hana Mori, they all encouraged me to be creative and to follow my dreams.

My career advice: Pursue your passions. Network. Take advantage of all the opportunities that the school and those around you have to offer. And be persistent. Don’t let the first ‘no’ discourage you — don’t let any ‘no’ discourage you. I applied to nine different jobs at Disney. The first two were immediate ‘no.’ I also applied for jobs in construction project management at other firms, and I got ‘no.’ If you really want it, you’ll get it if you keep going.

Ishmam Rahman, BSBA Accounting

I’ll be a staff accountant at Ernst and Young in downtown San Francisco. At USF, Diane Roberts was a huge help. I transferred to USF as a junior, and the first accounting professor I had was Professor Roberts. Everything I’ve done the past two years, I always go to her and she’s helped me so much. Also, Alex Hochman of the Career Services Center. I made an appointment with him and he taught me about networking and how to search for internships and jobs. He pointed me to an internship with EY, and that internship led me to my full-time job.

My career advice to students: It’s really important to have a mindset that you want to get an internship or you want to get a job, and just believe in yourself. Also, get involved. Join a club. I joined and eventually led Beta Alpha Psi . It helps more than you would think to be surrounded by people who are in the same shoes as you and who want to be in the same place as you. And you need to enjoy what you’re doing, and that starts with doing things outside of your studies. I played club soccer at USF. Just take advantage of the environment here in San Francisco.

Nolan Ward, BS Engineering

I’ll be starting in August as an electrical engineer at Northrop Grumman in Maryland, working with advanced multifunction sensors.

I’m part of the first cohort of engineering students at USF. We all started in 2020 during the pandemic. That first year was all Zoom. Then starting in the second year we came to campus for in-person classes. One of the classes that I’m taking now, Control Systems with Akshay Pattabi , applies to my future work. Control systems is like a lot of math for analog circuits — analysis and design of analog circuits, which I think is important for most electrical engineering jobs.

My career advice to students: Start looking for a job early. Don’t wait until your junior year. Ask people — family, friends, whoever you meet — if they know of any jobs or internships. And when you hear of any jobs or internships, apply early. In the fall semester of my junior year I applied for an internship at Northrop Grumman for the following summer. I’ve noticed that the openings for summer internships start shutting down by early winter, so if you apply early in the fall you improve your chances.

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A Maryland board tasked with constraining prescription drug costs officially named six medications Monday for “cost review,” to determine if the drugs pose affordability challenges for Marylanders on the state’s health care plan.

Drugs treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and HIV/AIDS did not make the list for now.

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) finalized the selected drugs for review at an in-person meeting that followed years of virtual meetings, a holdover from COVID-era social distancing precautions.

“It’s nice to see our board members and our new employees,” said board Chair Van T. Mitchell from the William Amoss meeting room in the Miller Senate Office Building. “We finally, I think, are moving in the right direction with a lot of momentum.”

Virtual meetings are just one hurdle the board has faced. Created by the General Assembly in 2019, the board was slow to begin operating, due in part to a veto from former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) amid pandemic-induced economic uncertainty in 2020.

Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation in 2023 reaffirming the board’s authority to issue upper payment limits as a potential cost-reduction tool and extended deadlines from the earlier law.

“It’s been taking us a while to get to where we need to,” board member Stephen Rockower, a retired orthopedic surgeon, said after Monday’s meeting.

“Some of it was us getting ourselves organized and getting the funding from the state to be able to do what we needed to do. But now that we’ve done that … we’re making progress,” he added.

After the slow start, Monday’s meeting marks the first time a handful of drugs will officially undergo “cost review,” in which board staff will seek public comments, additional information and data over the next 60 days to determine if Marylanders struggle to afford treatments for diabetes, moderate-to-severe eczema and other diseases treated by the targeted medications.

The board is still months away from potential cost-reduction efforts.

Prescription Drug Affordability Board Executive Director Andrew York on May 20, 2024. Photo by Danielle J. Brown

Andrew York, the board’s executive director, reminded members that selection is not a declaration that a particular medication is unaffordable. It merely gives the board the opportunity to gather more information on out-of-pocket costs for patients, as well as other financial considerations to determine the affordability of a drug.

Four drugs treating Type 2 diabetes were prioritized by the board for cost-review analysis: Ozempic, Trulicity, Farxiga and Jardiance. The latter two are also used to treat heart and kidney disease.

Ozempic is also being used as a weight-loss treatment for certain patients.

Skyrizi, used to treat plaque psoriasis and Crohn’s disease, was also selected for the first round of review. Dupixent, used to treat moderate-to-severe eczema, was selected for cost review as a lower priority, meaning the board will conduct its analysis of Dupixent after the other five drugs.

Initially, there were eight prescription drugs being eyed for review, but two were removed from consideration for now: Biktarvy and Vyvanse.

Biktarvy is a single-pill treatment that manages the symptoms of HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. PDAB member Gerard Anderson argued that federal assistance programs to help low-income patients afford Biktarvy could complicate the board’s ability to collect data on whether the drug is affordable.

“We would essentially have to figure out how to deal with the many different components of the federal and state government and local governments,” Anderson advised. “That, to me, is the real challenge here, dealing with Biktarvy.”

The ADHD treatment Vyvanse did not make the cost-review cut for similar reasons.

Board member Joseph Levy said that moving away from more complicated drugs would be “OK,” since it’s the first round of cost review, but those drugs can be considered by the board in the future.

Vincent DeMarco, a health care advocate who has been a long time supporter of the board, called Monday’s meeting “historic.”

“In that they actually identified some drugs,” he said after the meeting. “They’re making some substantial progress. We understand that this is not an easy thing.”

York said the board has a team of five staffers to gather any additional information now that the cost review process is underway.

“We very much have to prioritize resources, but I think what the board sent to us, I think is completely reasonable,” York said.

The next PDAB meeting is scheduled for July 22 and should be in-person again, according to Mitchell. The board hopes to discuss the findings of the cost review study at that meeting.

Danielle J. Brown

Danielle J. Brown is a new Maryland resident covering health care and equity for Maryland Matters. Previously, she covered state education policy for three years at the Florida Phoenix, along with other topics such as abortion access and LGBTQ+ issues. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, she is a 2018 graduate of Florida State University, where she served as an editorial intern for International Program’s annual magazine. She has also contributed stories to Rowland Publishing and reviewed community theater productions for the Tallahassee Democrat.

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Commencement | 5.22.2024

Saluting the 2024 Centennial Medalists

Four alumni of the graduate school of arts and sciences are honored..

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The Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medal, first awarded in 1989 on the occasion of the school’s hundredth anniversary, honors alumni who have made contributions to society that emerged from their graduate studies. It is the highest honor GSAS bestows, and awardees include some of Harvard’s most accomplished alumni.

Martin Duberman, Ph.D. ’57, History

Martin Duberman is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at the City University of New York Graduate Center, where, as a gay rights activist, he founded the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, the first such research center within a U.S. university. An acclaimed historian and playwright, he has written more than 25 books, and won the Bancroft Prize, the Vernon Rice/Drama Desk Award, three Lambda literary awards, and a lifetime achievement award from the American Historical Association. He has been a finalist for both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

Myra Marx Ferree, Ph.D. ’76, Psychology and Social Relations

Myra Marx Ferree is the Alice H. Cook professor of sociology emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was director of the Center for German and European Studies. She is well-known for her studies of feminist organizations and movements in the United States and Europe, but has also pioneered scholarship on gender inequality within families, and on the intersection of gender with race and class. At Harvard, she was recently an affiliate of the Weatherhead Center’s research cluster on comparative inequality and inclusion, and currently serves as a seminar co-chair at the Minda de Gunzberg Center for European Studies.

Joan Argetsinger Ph.D. ’68, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, S.D. ’92

Joan Argetsinger Steitz, the Sterling professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale, where she has served as a faculty member for more than 50 years, is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. She is recognized for her “bold, fundamental work on RNA biology” that “paved the way for many of the greatest medical breakthroughs emerging today, from mRNA vaccines to personalized medicines for devastating genetic diseases.” She was first to discover RNAs not directly involved in protein assembly, and has made fundamental discoveries about how mRNA binds to ribosomes. At Harvard, she was the first female graduate student in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate James Watson. In 2018, she won the Lasker-Koshland Award, given to the living person considered to have made the greatest contribution to medical science. In 2022, she was awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Medicine, “for her fundamental contributions to the field of RNA biology.”

Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., Ph.D. ’73, Fine Arts

Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr. is an authority on Dutch and Flemish painting who spent more than 40 years at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. as curator of Northern Baroque painting. He is also a professor of art history at the University of Maryland. A particular expert in the work of Johannes Vermeer, he is currently senior adviser to the Leiden Collection, one of the largest private collections of Dutch art in the world. The author of numerous catalogs and books on Dutch and Flemish art, Wheelock has been knighted by the Dutch and Belgian governments and been recognized with several lifetime achievement awards.

The award ceremony, with remarks from the medalists, will be broadcast live on the school’s YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/@harvardgsas/videos ) beginning at 12:15 PM on Wednesday, May 23 .

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