UMD Smith MBA/MS Programs

Virtual Admitted Student Day

Congratulations on your well-deserved admission to our esteemed institution! As you prepare to embark on this exciting journey, we extend an invitation to immerse yourself fully in the vibrant UMD Smith community. Join us for an exclusive event designed to connect you with our distinguished faculty, dedicated staff, accomplished alumni, and dynamic current students—all of whom are ready to support and inspire you. Welcome to a community where collaboration, innovation, and excellence converge to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.

This virtual event is exclusively open to admitted Full-Time MBA and Business Master's students. We can't wait to welcome you to Smith!

February 28, 2026
8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time

Agenda

Welcome to Smith!

Shelbi Brookshire
Assistant Dean of MBA & MS Admissions

Maria Pineda
Executive Director, MBA & MS Admissions

Aida Kamizi
Director, MBA & MS Admissions

Kayla Joyce
Associate Director, MBA & MS Admissions

Experiential Learning

Get an exclusive preview of the experiential opportunities awaiting you this fall. We’re breaking down the anatomy of two real-world student consultancies and sharing the "aha" moments from our latest industry guest session. See firsthand how experiential learning at Smith connects your classroom learning to the pulse of the professional world.

Nicole Coomber
Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning, Clinical Professor of Management & Organization
PhD, University of Maryland

Experiential Insights: A Dialogue With Current Students and Q&A

Discover the essence of student life through the perspectives of those who walk the halls of Smith. Gain valuable insight from their wisdom, celebrate their triumphs, and learn from the challenges they've faced. Let their experiences guide and inspire aspiring scholars like yourself.

Crafting Your Path to Success With the Office of Career Services

Slak Kerry Kidwell-Slak
Senior Director, Graduate Career Coaching
Office of Career Services

Fostering Connections: Networking Opportunities With Smith Alumni for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Engage in enlightening conversations with esteemed alumni and delve into the myriad ways they harness the full potential of their degree to achieve remarkable success.

I’m Admitted! What’s Next?

Discover essential steps to seamlessly transition into life at Smith.