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August 31, 2023

Convocation

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

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August 25, 2023

Service Day

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!

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Ewaoluwa Obatuase Advocates for Undocumented Immigrants

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."

June 5, 2023 - to July 18, 2023

Orientation

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

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Science, Discovery and the Universe Scholars Program to Close After Successful 25-Year Run

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.

Practicum Offers Hands-On Ways to Learn About ‘Complicated Issues In and Out of the Classroom'

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. 

Portrait of Jess Feltner

Jess Feltner

Assistant Director, Data Justice
February 16, 2023

Scholars Drop-In Office Hours #4

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!

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February 14, 2023

Scholars Drop-In Office Hours #3

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!

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