As a globally-connected university offering a world-class education, the University of Maryland prepares our students to be successful in today's knowledge-based, global economy.

But the opportunities and benefits of the University of Maryland are not limited to academic pursuits. We prepare our students to be enlightened, well-rounded citizens who enjoy life, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities. Through our co-curricular and service programs we offer them the opportunity to give back to their communities.

We have a superb performing arts center which features concerts, plays, and other forms of live entertainment by our talented students and faculty, and visiting artists.

Many of our athletic programs are nationally ranked—if you are not yet a Terp fan, you soon will be because Terp sports are as captivating as they are exciting.

We are only a few miles away from three of our nation's great cities. Our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., and our state capital in historic Annapolis both offer internships for students and job opportunities for graduates as well as opportunities for networking with our political and business leaders. And we are only a short drive from the city of Baltimore with its magnificent inner harbor, medical complexes, and professional sports.