First-year Scholars' begin their first full day as Terps with a day-long service activity with their Scholars program.

First-year Scholars students will kick off their Scholars experience with a fun evening getting to know their fellow Scholars through active games and other community-building activities.

A renowned scholar of political psychology, political violence and genocide, James Glass oversaw the International Studies Scholars program for 15 years. Dr. James Glass, director of the International Studies (IS) Scholars program for the past 15 years, has stepped down from his post, effective June 30. He was the longest-serving director in IS history.

Incoming Scholars likely have a number of questions about how to choose a roommate, what the process for random roommate matching is and more.