Beloved Life Sciences Director Reid Compton Steps Down From Scholars
Reid Compton, a longtime fixture of the Life Sciences Scholars program, has stepped down from his role as program director after nearly 10 years.Compton was only the second person to head the Life Sciences program, which has existed since College Park Scholars’ founding about 25 years ago. Though a trained biomedical scientist, Compton made the decision to keep the program’s broad approach to the life sciences to include natural history, evolution and conservation, rather than restrict it to a premedical program. He wanted students to appreciate that there is more to the living world than humans and their diseases.
Housing
College Park Scholars makes its home in the Cambridge Community, which consists of five residence halls and a community center on the north side of the University of Maryland (UMD) campus, near the Eppley Recreation Center and Xfinity Center.
Citation Requirements
Scholars students have the opportunity to earn a citation on their transcript, a formal academic distinction that indicates achievement above and beyond completing degree and major requirements. These citation requirements are rooted in our values, emphasizing not simply interdisciplinary learning but also the importance of community. To earn a Scholars citation, therefore, students must:
Current Students
Whether you need to check your citation requirements, register for Academic Showcase or apply for scholarships, you've come to the right place.
Incoming Students
Welcome! We're delighted you've made the decision to attend the University of Maryland (UMD) and be a part of College Park Scholars.
Plan Ahead
For those living on campus in the fall, please keep an eye on the Department of Resident Life website for move-in information. We will update this page with additional details during the summer.
There are also a few steps you need to take before move-in.
Invited Students
Congratulations! You have been invited to join one of the most highly regarded living-learning communities in the nation. We are excited for you to join our talented, curious and engaged students.
Andrew Rosenblatt
College Park Scholars Mourns Ira Berlin
College Park Scholars mourns Ira Berlin, who died June 5, 2018, in Washington. Berlin was a celebrated historian and scholar on slavery who, as dean for undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland, helped found College Park Scholars in 1993. The intent was to combine the best of academic and student affairs into a singular living–learning program for high-achieving students.
Student Advisory Board
Mission
The Scholars Student Advisory Board amplifies student voices, connects programs with central staff and with each other, represents diverse perspectives, and strengthens our communities in order to enhance the Scholars student experience.
Upcoming
Next Open Meeting announcement soon!