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, then 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 then 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 like Smith Start.
Admitted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Maryland and the Robert H. Smith School of Business! We’re excited to welcome you to our community of dedicated faculty and staff, curious and ambitious students, dedicated alumni, and engaged corporate partners.
Freshman Admit To Do’s
Growing through Open-Mindedness
Working for a global company requires growth and an openness to learn. For Rachel Yamrus, vice president at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC), finding success in a global environment means “you are aware of your perspective but trying to grow through opening yourself up to others’ perspectives and negotiating within this space.”
How I Got Here: Blueprint for Making a Difference
For Chris Grant, ’13, revitalizing Baltimore isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. The 29-year-old Maryland Smith grad and Baltimore native, who was recently named to Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30 in Finance,” has big plans for the city. Through his work with Blueprint Baltimore, Grant oversees a $140-million project to renovate Baltimore’s Amtrak and regional train station.
Inspired to Shine: An Entrepreneurial Journey
Over the years, Laura Benkowski’s entrepreneurial spirit has taken her all over the world, even to the site of a closed gem mine in Arizona. “The gem mine was shut down in 2012 and contains a turquoise known as Sleeping Beauty turquoise that is very rare and highly sought,” says Benkowski ’11, MBA ’14.
Stop by Van Munching Hall to pick up your energy-enhancing "Snacks on Smith" to help you keep reading & studying for finals.
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DSAC serves as the student voice of the Smith School to help ensure that there is a constant enhancement of classes, programs and procedures so that Smith continues to grow into a truly world-class program. DSAC is a group of undergraduate students who continuously meet with Smith faculty, students and leaders to elicit ideas and to facilitate the implementation of meaningful and productive changes.
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DSAC serves as the student voice of the Smith School to help ensure that there is a constant enhancement of classes, programs and procedures so that Smith continues to grow into a truly world-class program. DSAC is a group of undergraduate students who continuously meet with Smith faculty, students and leaders to elicit ideas and to facilitate the implementation of meaningful and productive changes.
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Interested in learning more about the QUEST honors program at UMD? This info session will walk you through a program overview, why QUEST might be a good fit for you, the application process, and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Are you a UMD undergrad or alum thinking about pursuing your master’s degree at Smith? Join us for a panel discussion on how you can get $10K towards your degree.
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