The Dean’s Fund for Excellence promotes students' success and their engagement with faculty and staff. Gifts to this fund enhance students' academic and co-curricular experiences in an array of engaging programs.
No matter the size, a gift to the Office of Undergraduate Studies Dean's Fund for Excellence will have a positive impact on students across the university.
Programs within the Office of Undergraduate Studies include:
Academic Achievement Programs • Air Force ROTC • Army ROTC • Asian American Studies • Carillon Communities • College Park Scholars • Faculty Fellows • Federal Fellows • First Year Book • General Education • Global Studies Minor • Global Fellows in Washington, DC • Honors College • Incentive Awards Program • Individual Studies • Letters & Sciences • Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research • Maryland Summer Scholars • National Scholarships Office • Naval ROTC • Office of Student Orientation and Transition • Phi Beta Kappa • Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars • Pre-College Programs • Pre-Transfer Advising • Southern Management Leadership Program • Student Success Office • Undergraduate Student Ombuds Office
Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Contributions to the University of Maryland are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please see your tax advisor for details.
Students are at the heart of all UGST programs - expand the boundaries of their undergraduate education.
Alumni, whether they graduated 5 years ago or 50+ years ago, share their experiences with current students and help shape the direction of our programs.
Parents and families, faculty and staff, and other friends help to build the larger community in Undergraduate Studies, providing support and unique opportunities for our students to learn and grow.