This is a special place.

We are an athletic department that inspires pride, leads boldly, wins national championships, has scholars recognized nationally for academics, and provides a student-centered environment for more than 550 student-athletes to have positive experiences that will create a lifetime of memories.

We are a university that is a global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation that has an ever-increasing international footprint. Our university is a center with excellence in academics, research, the arts and athletics, all while providing a point of pride for the state of Maryland.

We are an institution committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our community -- faculty, staff, students and alumni -- is working together to create an environment where every member of our campus, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity receives a rich academic experience that values the freedom of expression and the open exchange of ideas and perspectives. We are a place for leaders that aspire to be a positive voice for change and for social justice.

We are an educational powerhouse in the region – recognized throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia and D.C., as the university with the most visible and successful balance between academics and athletics. We sit less than 10 miles from the nation’s capital, which offers unique cultural, political and experiential learning opportunities.

And it’s located in a region with easy access to cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Richmond. We work and play in a blend of urban, suburban and rural lifestyles for cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities to satisfy all our residents and visitors.

Why Maryland?

We think that after exploring the following pages, you’ll agree that Maryland… Our Maryland… One Maryland… is a place where people can grow, flourish and thrive.