High School Programs
Smith is committed to helping local students explore their interest in pursuing a career in business, and learn more about life at the University of Maryland.
If you’re a talented high school student seeking hands-on experience with business education, please explore our high school programs and find a program that fits you! Keep in mind some of the programs are in conjunction with area high schools and are offered only once a year.
Are you a high school teacher or administrator?
You can request an in-person or virtual event with Smith School faculty, staff, and current students by completing the Smith Interest Form for High Schools.
2026 Men of Distinction Summit
Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Are your students looking for a launching pad for their future? Are they interested in exploring the endless opportunities a business education can provide?
The Men of Distinction Summit is open to all and offers high school students a dynamic and engaging experience designed to inspire academic excellence, leadership, and future success.
Sophomores through seniors are encouraged to attend.
Priority registration closes on March 27, 2026, and applications will remain open until April 3, 2026.
NABA ACAP Summer Program
July 26-July 31, 2026
In partnership with the National Association of Black Accountants, Smith will host the NABA ACAP Program. Smith’s Summer Business Programs are immersive living–learning experiences designed expand students’ business knowledge, foster a global perspective on relevant industry issues, and develop the leadership skills needed for future success.
More details to come.
Snider Enterprise and Leadership Fellows (SELF)
Learn about leadership, teamwork, innovation and entrepreneurship at SELF, a summer pre-college course for high school students.
SELF is founded and presented by the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets in collaboration with award-winning faculty from the Robert H. Smith School of Business and Terp Young Scholars.
My favorite part about SELF was being able to experience what college life is like for a UMD student
2026 Future Women in Business Conference
November 2026
For over a decade, Smith has empowered women to lead fearlessly in Business! Join the Office of Undergraduate Programs in partnership with the Women in Business Association and Women’s Empowerment Institute as we host a day of action learning. The Future Women in Business Conference is a case competition open to all high school women in the tenth through twelfth grades. Conference attendees will be inspired, challenged, and emboldened to embrace the endless possibilities of a career in business!
For questions, contact Melanie Ashton at FWIB@umd.edu.