Undergraduate Education

Nationally recognized for education, research, faculty and students, the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences is ranked among the top 10 public research universities in the nation. The College offers every student a high-quality, innovative and cross-disciplinary educational experience, and a degree that commands respect around the world. Strongly committed to making studies in the sciences available to all, the College actively encourages and supports the recruitment and retention of women and minorities.

College students have the opportunity of working closely with first-class faculty in state-of-the-art labs both on and off campus on some of the most exciting problems of modern science and mathematics. Our academic programs reflect the evolving nature of IT subjects and the rapidly changing world of science and mathematics. Multiple tracks within majors as well as minors are offered, including tracks for future teachers and tracks with an emphasis on computation.

Students with degrees in CMNS disciplines have a wide variety of rewarding career options. Many continue on to graduate school; others find challenging positions in high tech industry or federal laboratories, and some join the professions: such as teaching, law and medicine.

The CMNS Undergraduate Education Office for these disciplines is located in 1300 Symons Hall. The Office serves current and prospective majors by providing information, resources and services towards successful completion of College programs of study. These pages are designed as a first guide for students to College and University information and resources.

For answers to simple questions not covered here, email us at: cmnsque@umd.edu . For in-depth matters, please arrange to meet with an advisor. For appointments call 301-405-2677 or visit 1300 Symons Hall.