Prospective Freshmen

Spend your first day on campus as a Smith Terp. If you’re a driven, inquisitive student committed to being an active participant and leader, consider a direct application to the Smith School of Business. Applying to Smith does not require a separate application — simply mark business (or one of our eight business majors) as your intended major, and your application will be considered for admission to Smith.

By applying to the Smith School as a freshman, you’ll have direct access to Smith advising and valuable programs such as Smith Start.

Admission to the Smith School is based on a holistic process. We seek a diverse, engaged and academically talented pool of students. For more information about what our admissions team is looking for, consult our admissions review requirements.

Learn More

• Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
• For Smith Business questions, email applysmith@umd.edu.
• For general University admissions questions, speak with an admissions counselor by visiting the Admissions Office on the ground floor of the Mitchell Building or calling 301-314-8377, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Attend a virtual or in-person information session.
• Attend the University of Maryland’s Discover Maryland Day.
• Connect with us to learn about prospective student events each semester.

Smith Fridays

Are you a high school student starting to think about college? Are you considering a business degree? Register for a Smith Friday to learn more about the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park.

During each Smith Friday, you and your family will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff and students; participate in a college information session and prospective student and family Q&A sessions; and tour Van Munching Hall, home of the Smith School.

Spring 2026 Smith Fridays

Apply

Here’s how to apply directly to the Smith School of Business:

• Start your application to the University of Maryland in early August of your senior year of high school.
• Mark “business” or one of our eight academic majors (accounting, finance, information systems, international business, management, marketing, operations management or supply chain management) as your intended major. If you do not indicate business as your intended major, you will not be considered for direct admission to the Smith School of Business.
• Finish and submit your application by Nov. 1 for best consideration. Applying by the priority deadline provides earlier notification and eligibility for the University of Maryland’s living-learning programs and best consideration for financial aid.
• You may also apply by Jan. 20; however, you will not be considered for living-learning programs and may have limited financial aid packages.
• You must commit to the University of Maryland by May 1.

Apply to the undergraduate program

Deadlines

• Nov. 1, 2025 (Early Action)
• Jan. 20, 2026 (Regular Decision)