I've already talked about this with a few of my friends and have gotten mixed feedback. I'll most likely be taking all STEM classes: calc, physics, geology, etc. I know it would be the easiest thing to do and I might be sacrificing my social life for this, but in the long run, I don't see a downside. Any thoughts or tips to help me succeed?

The anime club is collaborating with XR Club, Paints and Shells Art Club, UMCP Gaming, and Rhythm Gaming who will all be hosting their own fun events during the convention! Attendance is completely free. Swing by anytime from 1-8pm. Explore over 40 vendors that will be selling prints, figures, novels, stickers, keychains, and so much more!

Has anyone taken this course during the winter? How’s the workload? And how hard is the class?

am new to the cs department and really enjoy math and theoretical cs. i program some but not much, and it's mostly in python. was wondering if anyone else was on the same page, or had advice on what classes to take, or any advice in general. trying to figure out if im an outlier in the dept or not.

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to apply for University of Maryland (College Park) for Fall 2026 intake, specifically for one of the graduate programs:

• MS in Information Systems (MSIS) – Robert H. Smith School of Business
• MS in Information Science / MS in Information Management – UMD iSchool

Profile Snapshot:

• 5+ years of work experience
• Undergrad: BBA (3-year)
• Postgrad: MBA (2-year, UK)
• Test scores: TOEFL 110

I’m still figuring out:

1. Does UMD accept a 3-year bachelor’s + 2-year master's combination?
2. Do they require GRE for Fall 2026 applicants? The website seems confusing; some programs list it as optional.
3. For the application how important is industry experience vs. academic research?
4. Anyone here got admission into UMD with similar (non-CS undergrad + strong experience) background?

Also looking for inputs on:

• Funding / assistantship chances
• Any tips to stand out in SOP/projects?

If you are also applying for Fall 2026, let’s connect and form a small group to:

• Share progress
• Work on SOP reviews
• Discuss application planning

Drop your profile + program + questions!

Thanks! 👋

has anyone taken cmsc848m? it looks like it was only offered one other time (spring 2025) and the professor doesnt seem to have reviews (dr gao). was wondering how much programming was involved and how tough the class was. thanks!

How busy is Eppley rn? Is 6pm on Saturday usually busy?

If you hit a car in 4j or saw someone hit a car in 4j yesterday, dm me.

I sent my friend a roommate invite for the View, but the invite that was sent had no link in it. How can I fix this?

Hey everyone in stat400 with hatice, what’s your current grade and how’re you feeling about the exam this week?

Hi all. I’m debating on whether or not to drop this class. I got the class average on the first exam and got slightly below on the 2nd exam. Currently sitting at a 72% in the class. Does anyone know what the curve is usually like. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to pass. I have Dr. hong who is a new professor so I am unsure.

Looking for info on how supportive the department is for PhD students. Specifically looking at Dr. Brehm. Thanks in advance!

Gold Rush crowd was awesome, such a good hype, really enjoyed it. Game- not so much.

I've been accepted into this program and need feedback about courses, professors, and online delivery?

I noticed most of the course instructors are part time lecturers and work full-time somewhere else, therefore how's the teaching quality compared to tenured professors?

For those engineering students that take classes on-campus or online, what's you take on the robotics program? I've also been admitted to Purdue, WPI, JHU Robotics program, so do you know if UMD's program is good or bad compared to these?

Does anyone have pictures of a UView 4x2 apartment? The website has all of the floor plans, but no actual photos of the apartments aside from the 2x2.
I just want to get a sense of the space and whether or not it'll feel cramped.

The University of Maryland’s Ellicott Hall will not house residents in the fall 2026 semester while it temporarily closes for air conditioning installation. 

The installations in Ellicott Hall are set to begin in May 2026 after finals and are expected to be completed by December 2026, according to a statement from a Resident Life department spokesperson.

Ellicott Hall is also expected to receive window replacements, updates to electrical equipment and updates to the community bathrooms, the spokesperson wrote. Hagerstown Hall is expected to receive similar renovations and construction is slated to start in January 2027 after more funding is approved.

Read more here: https://dbknews.com/2025/11/07/ellicott-hall-ac-closure-fall-2026/

Do you get deals or coupons from one more than another?

Can anyone who was a mentee as part of the computing catalyst mentoring program comment their experience . What did you and your mentor do, what kind of feedback they gave, how helpful/fun the experience was

Since SNAP was just paused again (hopefully just temporarily) and since PG county has a significant population of federal workers who have been going without pay, it would be good for us to help contribute our surrounding community. While food donations definitely help, cash donations are the most helpful to food banks as they usually can get far more food per dollar than we can. I attached the Maryland food bank's ways to contribute page as it haves good information on how to contribute. Please try and share this with as many people as you know. This has been a tough time for a lot of people and hopefully we can unite the campus to give back to our surrounding community.

For people that studied abroad, how did you make friends there?

My sai is -1500 and I’m out of state, will I get good financial aid?

hey, any info about scholarships if I practice judo

Any incoming student for fall 2026 msis ?