University of Maryland Honors College

Honors College info session
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The Honors College admissions staff will host virtual information sessions in October to provide insights into both the Honors College program and the admission process. These sessions will be held on:

Wednesday, October 1, 7-8 p.m. EST
Monday, October 6, 6-7 p.m. EST
Tuesday, October 21, 7-8 p.m. EST
Thursday, October 23, 6-7 p.m. EST

All sessions will feature the same presentation, with plenty of time for Q&A. Please join any of these sessions via Zoom.

Residence Hall Association Town Hall
2025-10-23 18:00 | Symons Hall, Symons Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is hosting a Q&A with the Student Affairs directors. If you have questions, or want more information, about on-campus sustainability, res life, facilities, transportation, community and belonging, or dining services, join us for Town Hall on October 23rd, 6 p.m., in Symons hall 0200. All students are welcome and encouraged to come.
RSVP to submit your questions ahead of time.

Film Screening: Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
2025-10-22 19:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The SGA’s Sustainability Committee and Sustainable Ocean Alliance are excited to invite you to a special event co-hosted with the Sierra Club, the first environmental organization in the United States.
Film Screening: Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Location: Hoff Theatre, STAMP Student Union
Following the film, they will host a Panel of Hope featuring local leaders and sustainability advocates who are making a meaningful impact in our community. Panelists include:

Delegate Mary Lehman – Maryland House of Delegates
Lisa Alexander – Terp to Terp ReUse Store
Sally DeLeon – Office of Sustainability
Donnie Lewis – r.World Reuse

The panel will discuss the work they are doing locally and offer practical ways we can all engage in more sustainable practices.

TATA Innovation Dialogue
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Center for Social Value Creation is hosting their annual TATA Innovation Dialogue on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Van Munching Hall! Participate in a discussion on technology and innovation in retail with P.C. Thomas, Head of Tata’s Retail Business Unit. You’ll also learn about the Tata Global Internships Program, which is open to all majors and class years. Free dinner will be provided.

First Year Book presents Dying to Vote (screening and discussion)
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join for a screening of Dying to Vote, a powerful documentary about the challenges and barriers to voting in the U.S., followed by a discussion on civic engagement and ways to make your voice heard.

Conference: Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Anti-Black Racism Initiative and the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace on October 16-17 for the Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV conference. This two-day event will feature dynamic conversations with leading scholars and thought leaders from across disciplines in the DMV. Open to faculty, staff, students, and community partners, the conference offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical dialogue and collective action.

Fall Break Reset
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | MD
Take a moment to rewind and recharge at the Fall Break Reset on Tuesday, October 14 from 4–6 PM on McKeldin Mall! Come enjoy free sandwiches from Panera and sports equipment provided by RecWell (including soccer balls, footballs, yard pong, frisbees, and spike ball). This is a relaxed, no-RSVP-needed event designed to help you reconnect with fellow students and enjoy some time outside. Supported/sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Division of Student Affairs.

Terp Thon Fall Fest
2025-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Hornbake Plaza, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Terp Thon is a year-long student-run philanthropy organization that benefits Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Their efforts culminate in a 12-hour Dance Marathon in March every year. Learn more about Terp Thon at this year’s Fall Fest in Hornbake Plaza.

Bridge the Gap Event
2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
This event brings students together for small group discussions on a variety of topics. The goal is not to force agreement, but to explore diverse perspectives and help participants better understand one another, even in disagreement. Dinner will be provided.
This event, hosted by Heterodox Academy’s Bridge UMD chapter in partnership with the Robert H. Smith School of Business, will take place on Monday, September 30 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center, Room 1215.

Honors Ice Cream Social
2025-09-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.

Mental Health Awareness Week
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03 | MD
The Mental Health Coalition invites you to Mental Health Awareness Week Sept. 29 – Oct. 3. There will be a full week of FUN and FREE programming to explore and improve mental health. Now, more than ever, is the right time to improve your mental health, celebrate self-care, and STAMP out stigma.
With a variety of events involving plant-decorating, mental health screenings, celebrity Q&A, crafts, and more—there is something for everyone! And don’t forget to check out the Self-Care Fair with therapy dogs, inflatables, massages, giveaways, free food, and self-care activities.
For details about all of the week’s events, visit go.umd.edu/mhaw25.

Mid-Atlantic Campus Communities Regional Conference
2025-09-26 17:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00 | Smith School of Business, 7621 Mowatt Ln, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Heterodox Academy (HxA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at the University of Maryland’s College Park Campus, a nationally recognized arboretum and botanical garden.
This gathering will bring together HxA Campus Communities from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, and welcomes faculty, staff, and students from any institution of higher education across the region—whether you’re already an HxA member steeped in the HxA way or just “HxA curious.”

Honors Ambassadors info session
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Are you interested in working with Honors students across the different living-learning programs and being a resource for prospective students who want to learn more about the Honors College? The Honors College is committed to recruiting a group of academically talented, diverse, and unique students to campus each year and our current students are a powerful resource for attracting prospective students to apply to the University.
We will be hosting our last information session:

NEXT TUESDAY, September 16 at 5-6PM (Anne Arundel Hall Classroom 0120 – Basement floor).

For consideration, please submit this application by Sunday, September 21 at 11:59PM.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the HA Leadership Team at honorsambassadors1@umd.edu.

Honors Convocation 2025
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Incoming first-year Honors students are invited to join us on Friday, August 29 for our annual Honors Convocation. All first-year Honors students will receive an email with details about the ceremony.

Honors Ice Cream Social - Reading Day
2025-05-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Teddy the Terp, UMD’s Comfort Dog, will also be on site! Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.

Good Sex (Ed) Workshop
2025-05-13 14:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Participate in a transformative workshop that will empower you to think differently about sexual culture and sex ed at UMD. The event is hosted by students in the University Honors course, HNUH288U: The Body Knows: Creating Healthy Intimacy on College Campuses, as a culmination of their coursework this semester.
The event will be held at the Loft at ESJ (Room 2101). Limited capacity, so secure your spot now!

Visibility Project End-of-Semester GBM
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Jimenez Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Visibility Project’s End-of-the-Semester GBM will be on May 7 from 6–7 PM in JMZ 1120. Come by for free pizza and help the Visiblity Project: (1) Recap the semester; (2) Choose an invisible chronic illness to spotlight next semester, and (3) Plan future education and community service initiatives.
If you would like to propose a condition for next semester, please use this form.
If you’re passionate about healthcare, community service, and advocacy, you are invited to apply and help build a strong, supportive network at UMD. Join the GroupMe and Instagram to keep up with the club!

Touchdown for Mental Health
2025-05-03 17:00 | Recwell Artificial Turf Field, 8550 Paint Branch Dr,, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
UMD’s FIRST EVER Powderpuff Game! Seniors vs. Juniors—who will take the W?
The Charles R. Drew Pre-Health Society is hitting the field to raise awareness for mental health. Proceeds will go to the UMD mental health support fund. Every play, every cheer, and every dollar makes a difference.
Registration ends Wednesday, April 2.
Email charlesrdrewpresidents@gmail.com with any questions.

Unlocked Project Panel: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in Educational Systems
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Jimenez Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the UnLocked Project to learn about the experiences of children of incarcerated parents and how to best support them at educational institutions.
Event details:

May 1, 2025, 5:30-7PM
Jimenez Hall 0220

Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-23 14:00 - 16:30 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Contemplative Learning and Living (CL&L), a graduate student organization, and the International Education Policy Student Board are thrilled to host Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives* in April, featuring three films:

Purpose: A Wellbeing Economies Film (4/16)
Water Is Love: Ripples of Regeneration (4/23)
The Seeds of Vandana Shiva (4/30)

The first two screenings will be followed by a Q&A session with representative(s) from the respective production team, and the last screening will be followed by a discussion among ourselves as a wrap-up of the series. A key objective of this initiative is to spark interdisciplinary dialogues around sustainability and sustainable development.

All undergraduate & graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

Location: Room 2105 McKeldin Library
Dates & Time: Wednesdays 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 2:00-4:30PM
Light refreshments will be served
Each screening is limited to 30 attendees

RSVP here now!
*This initiative is generously sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Joanna at smok@umd.edu.

SWANA Heritage Month Closing Gala and Keynote
2025-04-28 18:30 | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Music, delicious food, celebration, and more! Join MICA for the 2nd annual SWANA Heritage Month Closing Gala and Dinner, featuring alumni keynote speaker Andy Shallal – founder and CEO of Busboys & Poets. Show out in cultural or formal attire, celebrate our community, and maybe even win some cool prizes.
Event details:

Monday, April 28, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center | 7801 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742

Honors Citation Ceremony - Spring 2025
2025-04-25 16:30 - 18:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Spring 2025 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
View the program here.

Careers for Change : Resilience Reimagined
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | MD
Connect with a community of professionals using their careers to reimagine what resilience means for you, your community, and our planet. Share what drives you and connect with others – peers and seasoned pros – striving to have a positive impact on the world. The keynote speaker, Derek Vollmer is the Director for Waterscapes at WWF-US, supporting a portfolio of conservation projects around the world with an emphasis on climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration.
The Careers for Change series empowers professionals to harness their skills and energy to have a positive impact on the world around them.

El Gran Combo: A Celebration of Latinx Voices in Literature
2025-04-24 11:30 - 19:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States
Featuring Angie Cruz, Jaquira Díaz, Caro De Robertis, Lilliam Rivera.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Language House, St. Mary’s Hall, MPR
Panel: 5:30 p.m. at Ulrich Recital Hall, 1121 Tawes Hall

The Visibility Project: Round Table Event
2025-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Symons Hall, Symons Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Visibility Project is hosting its very first round table discussion on April 23 from 6-7pm in Symons 0215. The Visibility Project is dedicated to spotlighting invisible chronic illness. Come out to learn about diabetes, the illness they are highlighting this semester, and engage in some fun case studies led by Terps4change.
Learn more by joining their GroupMe.

Black Honors Caucus: R&B-themed Sip and Paint
2025-04-23 18:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Black Honors Caucus is hosting its last event of the semester this Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Join them in an R&B-themed Sip and Paint event at 6 pm in Anne Arundel Hall. Enjoy good food, good mocktails, and good company as we unwind in preparation for finals!
