Double Terp - Spring

Congratulations on your admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business! We were very impressed by your application. On behalf of Dean Prabhudev Konana, we are happy to offer you a Double Terp award and welcome you to the Smith community! We are looking forward to seeing you here on campus.

The financial award listed in your admission letter will be evenly disbursed across the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters. Please note that the financial award may be posted as a scholarship or tuition reduction.

Spring 2026Fall 2026Total Award Value

$5,000

$5,000

$10,000

Are you ready to accept your offer of admission to UMD Smith and join our community of fearless leaders? Login to your application portal to confirm your decision. Make sure to complete all of the steps listed in your admission letter, including paying your deposits on time and completing the Checklist for New Students. Communication may be sent to your application email address or your UMD email address, so continue to check both for important updates.

Thank You Note Information:

You may be required to complete a thank-you note in Scholarship Universe (SU). Please ensure that you submit your thank-you note by the specified deadline. Your scholarship will not be disbursed to your student account until you have fulfilled the thank-you note requirement, and not meeting this requirement could lead to the cancellation of your scholarship. Utilize the link below to assist you in navigating the process of completing your thank-you note requirement on the SU platform.

Scholarship Thank You Notes | Office of Student Financial Aid

Share this milestone and your Maryland Terrapin pride on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). We encourage you to download and post the Masters or  MBA graphic for your program.

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The award is only valid for students starting in the Spring 2026 semester. If you do not start the program in Spring 2026, your award may be adjusted.

To keep your financial award, you must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, continue to meet assigned expectations and responsibilities and remain in good academic standing and student conduct.

Changing residency status (in-state vs. out-of-state) may impact the value of your financial award.

If you are receiving other financial tuition benefits, such as employer benefits, veteran’s benefits, or external scholarships, please contact the Smith Financials team at smithfinancials@umd.edu as this award may impact your overall financial situation.

Should you have any questions, please contact the appropriate admissions points of contact:

Flex MBA Students:

Online MBA Students:

Please contact the Admissions Office at mbaadmit@umd.edu.

Business Master’s Students:

Please contact the Admissions Office at mastersadmit@umd.edu.

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