The Office of Extended Studies
Keep Learning!
Further your education and build credits towards a degree, advance your career, prepare for college, or explore topics of interest. The University of Maryland’s Office of Extended Studies provides opportunities and flexibility for you to keep learning.
Summer Session
Summer Session offers a convenient way to build credits towards graduation, satisfy a requirement, or explore new interests. Six sessions, 1200+ undergraduate and graduate courses, offered morning, afternoon, evening, and online, means there’s always time to get ahead.
Winter Session
Winter Session is the right size to earn up to four credits in only three weeks. Gain ground on graduation, satisfy a requirement, or explore new interests. Accomplish your goals with 350+ undergraduate and graduate courses offered on-campus or anywhere online.
Terp Young Scholars
Experience the challenge, excitement, and independence of campus life at the University of Maryland. Academically talented high school students take college courses for college credits at College Park.
Terp Discovery
Expanding the minds and skills of exceptional middle school students in a challenging, engaging environment.
Continuing Education
Explore non-credit offerings for professional and personal growth that include workforce development, enrichment programs, professional school exam preparation, and more.
Freshmen Connection
Congratulations spring-admitted Terp! Start Maryland in the fall semester with Freshmen Connection! Get on track to graduate with the class of 2022 and enjoy the perks of campus life at Maryland. Fulfill requirements with university courses that are taught by UMD faculty in campus classrooms. Join the excitement of fall at University of Maryland.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Build a foundation for success and prepare for graduate or professional school training with our innovative evening programs.
Professional Programs for Graduate Studies
Our Professional Graduate Programs are available online, on campus or in a blended combination, and include certificate and master’s degree opportunities. Whether you’re seeking an academic concentration or a highly specialized professional focus, you’ll find the convenience and expertise you need to learn, grow and satisfy your curiosity.