- Annuity: financial literacy resources for students
- DiversityInc
- DiversityJobs
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- IM Diversity
- Innovation Uncovered
- Jopwell
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow
- Maryland Small Business Development Center
- Minority Business Development Agency
- Resources for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
- The Toigo Foundation
- Voxy EnGen: a career-focused app for English Language Learners
Resources for Gaining Knowledge and Understanding
- Anti-racism Resources compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Kline
- Black-owned bookstores
- Cover Story on Nadir Nelson's "Say Their Names" by the New Yorker
- COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Racism: Contexts, Resources, and Reflections
- Do Your Diversity Efforts Reflect the Experiences of Women of Color? From Harvard Business Review
- Gathering Purpose, Moving Forward from News at Smith
- How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibrim X. Kendi [video]
- Justice in June: resources for becoming better allies to the Black community
- Scaffolded list of anti-racism resources
- Statistics on Racism in the Workplace
- Talks to Help You Understand Racism in America by TED Talks
- United Against Racism by UNESCO [video]
- "Antiracism: Research • Teaching • Public Engagement." video archive
- What is Intersectionality? Intersectional Feminist Theory Explained
Resources for Taking Action
- 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge from the American Bar Association
- Anti-racism and Ally Building Group
- Building Supportive Ecosystems for Black-Owned US Businesses
- Confronting Racism at Work: a Reading List
- Resources for Accountability and Action for Black Lives by Carlisa Johnson
- Resources to Combat Structural Racism in America
- Uniting for Asian and Asian American Communities
Smith Resources
Campus Resources
- APIDA Organizations
- APIDAPrograms
- UMD South Asian Student Association Big-Little Program Application – Deadline: 10/1/21
Be a mentor (upperclassmen) or a mentee (underclassmen), meet new friends, and do fun activities.
Professional Resources
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling Center’s Women of Color Support Group
- Mental Health Information and Resources for APIDA Communities
- Resources for Specific Communities of Color
- Detox Local
Scholarships, Grants, and Opportunities
Smith Resources
Campus Resources
Professional Resources
- For Black and African American Business Students
- For Black and African American Business Owners
- AfroTech
- Black American Startup Resource List
- Black Girl Ventures
- Black Founders
- Code2040
- Opportunity Hub
- UMD's Comprehensive Online Guide for Black Entrepreneurs
- List of organizations that offer a wealth of resources for Black entrepreneurs, including funding, education, and robust networking opportunities
- Tips, Tools, and Resources for Black-Owned Small Businesses and LLCs
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling Center's Circle of Sisters and Women of Color Support Groups
- Mental Health Information and Resources for Black/African American Communities
- Mental Health issues facing the Black Community
- Mental Health Resources for Specific Communities of Color
- The Link Between Racism and PTSD
- Best Colleges Guide to Mental Health for Black and African American students
Scholarships, Grants, and Opportunities
- Differences Between Eastern and Western Education Systems
- Funding for Black College Students
- Scholarships for Black/African American Students
- Black Student Union Big Application – Deadline Oct. 2
- Black Student Union Little Application – Deadline Oct. 2
- Bain Building Entrepreneurial Leaders Program
- 20 Best Scholarships for Black & African American Students
Smith Resources
Campus Resources
Professional Resources
- Black Girl Ventures
- Code2040
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- Entrepreneur’s Access Network at EY
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
- Hispanix Heritage Foundation
- iHispano
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling Center’s Entre Nosotrxs Latinx and Women of Color Support Groups
- Hispanic American Mental Health Report & Resources (English)
- Hispanic American Mental Health Report & Resources (Spanish)
- Mental Health Information and Resources for Latinx/Hispanic Communities
- Mental Health Resources for Specific Communities of Color
Scholarships, Grants, and Opportunities
Campus Resources
- Multiracial and Multicultural Student Involvement at MICA
- Multiracial Biracial Student Association
- Multiracial Heritage Month
Professional Resources
- Association of MultiEthnic Americans, Inc.
- Critical Mixed Race Studies conference and community
- Loving Day resources
- Mavin Foundation
- Mixed Race Studies scholarly perspectives
- Multiracial Americans of Southern California
- Swirl, Inc.
Mental Health Resources
- @mixed_in_america Instagram account
- @themixedaspect Instagram account
- Code Switch podcast
- Mark All That Apply podcast
- The Mixed Experience podcast
- Why Imposter Syndrome Goes Deep for Multiracial People
Campus Resources
- American Indian Student Union
- Native American Indian Student Handbook
- Opportunities for Native American Indian/Indigenous Student Involvement
Professional Resources
- Career Resources for Native Americans/First Peoples
- American Indian College Fund
- College Guide for Indigenous and Native American Students
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling Center’s Women of Color Support Group
- Mental Health Information and Resources for Native/Indigenous Communities
- Mental Health Resources for Specific Communities of Color
Scholarships, Grants, and Opportunities
If you are interested in starting a Smith organization for undocumented or DACAmented students, please contact Associate Dean Victor Mullins.
- Immigrant and Undocument Student Office
- How to DACA video
- General Questions and Concerns from the Perspective of Immigrant and Undocumented Students at UMD
- UMD Academic Resources
- UMD Financial Resources
- UMD Support Resources
- UMD Crisis Needs Resources
- UMD Legal Questions/Concerns Resources
- UMD Immigration/Educational Policy Resources
- UMD Miscellaneous Resources
- Sign up for Unodocuterp newsletter
- Undergraduate and Graduate Legal Aid Immigration and DACA Help
- Undergraduate Legal Aid DACA Appointment Request Form
- Graduate Legal Aid DACA Appointment Request Form
- Migrating Shell Student Organization
- LGBTQ+ Equity Center
- LGBTQ Student Organizations
- LGBTQ College Culture Guide
- LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Resources
- President’s Commission on LGBT Issues
- Trans Resources and Policies
- Transgender Student Resource Guide
- UMD’s Campus Pride Index
- WMST/LGBT Undergraduate Newsletter
- Greek Alliance at UMD
- LGBTQIA+ Grad Student Facebook page
- UMD Pride Alliance
- UMD Women2Women Discord chat
- College Guide & Resources for LGBTQ Students
- Counseling Center's LBGTQ+ Support Group
- Counseling Center's Rainbow Drop-in Hour
- Crisis Support for LGBTQ+ students the Trevor Project)
- Information about Mental Health and Addiction in the Trans Community
- Information about Alcohol Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
- Information about Substance Use in LGBTQ Community
- Mental Health Information and Resources for LGBTQ+ Communities
- Online Therapy Information for LGBTQ+ Community
- Substance Use Treatment for LGBTQ Community
- Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
- Scholarships and Financial Aid for LGBTQ Students
- Application for the Out for Undergrad Business Conference 2022
(Apply by January 1, 2022) - UMD LGBT Equity Scholarship
- Lavender Leadership Honor Society application (you will have to log in with your UID to complete this)
- Lavender Leadership Honor society nomination
- Behavioral Health Services at UMD
- College Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
- College Guide for Students with Disabilities
- College Guide for Students with Emotional/Psychiatric Disabilities
- College Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
- College Guide for Students with Physical Disabilities
- Counseling Resources at UMD
- Expert Guide for Students with Disabilities to Succeed in College
- Information and Resources for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities
- The Relationship Between Disability and Addiction
- Tips for College Students with Disabilities
- Tips for Dealing with Depression
- Tips for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
- Tips for Managing ADHD
- Advancing Women
- Feminist Jobs and Internships
- Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)
- National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
- Resources for Women Business Owners
- U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
- Women Employed
- Women For Hire
- Resources for Female Law School Students
If you are interested in starting a Smith organization for first-generation college Smith students, please contact Associate Dean Victor Mullins or Jeanette Snider.
Campus Resources
- First-Gen Terps
- Information for First-Generation College Freshmen
- Information for First-Generation College Sophomores
- Information for First-Generation College Juniors
- Information for First-Generation College Seniors
- Terrapins Connect (campus and professional)
- UMD Terminology Guide
- Fostering Terp Success (for Students with Experience in the Foster Care System or are Experiencing homelessness)
- UMD Campus Food Pantry
Housing Information
Finances
- Office of Financial Aid
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Potential financial aid opportunities and non-federal scholarships for non-citizens from the U.S. federal government
- UMD Student Crisis Fund
- Utilities assistance
Academics
- Student Success Office
- Office of Undergraduate Studies
- Gen Ed (requirements)
- Course-related policies
- Limited Enrollment Programs
- Quiet Study Spaces
- Disability Services
- First Gen Journey (mental health and professional)
- Counseling Center’s Drop-in Hour for Veteran Students
- Information about Alcohol Addiction among Veterans
- Military Insurance (TRICARE ) Drug Rehab Facilities In Maryland
- Military Mental Health Concerns
- Tips for Campus Faculty and Staff to Accommodate Veteran Mental Health Needs
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Veteranaddiction.org
- American Addiction Centers: Virtual Support and Online Addiction Meetings
- Veteran Drug and Rehab locator
- How Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Affects Sleep
Smith Voting Equity
As an informed voter, you can advocate for issues that are important to you to be shaped into law. To be an informed voter, it is important to avoid information silos and relying exclusively on social media. Instead, utilize various sources of information that provide more in-depth and unbiased coverage of relevant issues to better comprehend key issues from a variety of perspectives.