Convocation takes place during the first week of classes, after students have attended their first colloquium.

Scholars' first full day as college students begins with a day of service in communities surrounding the University of Maryland—a tradition that is more than 25 years old!

College Park Scholars Graduate Assistant Ewaoluwa Obatuase was so instrumental in crafting state legislation to allow qualified immigrants to obtain professional licenses that the Maryland law has been dubbed "Ewa's Bill."

The Scholars-specific orientation dates for Summer 2023 are: June 5–6 June 20–21 July 17–18

College Park Scholars has announced that, after 25 years of providing students with an interdisciplinary curriculum examining the role of science in society, the Science, Discovery and the Universe (SDU) Scholars program will close at the end of this academic year. The decision was made by mutual agreement between College Park Scholars and the Department of Astronomy, which sponsors the program.

Incoming students often hear about the various experiences that Scholars take on in their practica–the capstone project or culminating hands-on learning all College Park Scholars are required to complete in their second year. Though specific practicum requirements vary by Scholars program, students are commonly able to meet program needs by engaging in an internship, doing service-learning or conducting research. 

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Have questions about College Park Scholars? Drop into one of four virtual office hours we'll be holding between now and Feb. 20, when the Scholars Program Preference Forms are due!

Have questions about College Park Scholars? Drop into one of four virtual office hours we'll be holding between now and Feb. 20, when the Scholars Program Preference Forms are due!