Introduces students to University life. In a small classroom setting, students will explore how to successfully bridge the gap between high school and college. Study skills, career decision-making, and student development processes will be explored.

This course is designed to assist students in making a successful transition to the University of Maryland (UMD) and to serve as an extended orientation to campus living and learning.

For students interested in pursuing a STEM related major. Introduces students to the fundamentals of career and major exploration and career development within the various disciplines of STEM.

The Global Career Accelerator is an experiential, digital program that enables undergraduate students from all backgrounds and majors to gain authentic work experience and in-demand, global skills, putting them on a path to a great career. The Global Career Accelerator takes an outcomes-first approach, with a focus on preparing students for success in a global, diverse, AI-driven workforce. In addition to developing applied and intercultural skills, students will be engaging in career preparation activities and create essential career assets (LinkedIn, resume, skill assessment). Optional events, competitions, and networking opportunities with employers from our network will provide additional value.

Helps students anticipate and prepare for changes in finances, social life, health, and career dynamics they are likely to experience as they transition from college to working full-time. It focuses on understanding what resources students have as they enter the workforce as critical for navigating post-graduation changes successfully. It offers an overview of financial, risk management and professional development approaches to increase students' confidence regarding post-graduation decisions; in addition, it develops their creative problem solving and reflection skills to help them align the outcomes of their decisions with their values.