UMD Federal and Global Semester Programs

Attention BSOS & GVPT Students: Seats still available in UMD’s Federal and Global Semester Programs! APPLY NOW—BSOS&GVPT students of all years (rising sophomore through senior) are welcome!  All majors are welcome too!  Rolling admission!  We’d love to have you!

PERKS include:          

·         Take a fall-semester seminar course on a topic of contemporary concern (including homeland and national security, health, energy, science diplomacy)--taught by expert practitioners who bring in guest speakers (security specialists, industry experts, etc.)! 

·          Obtain an extraordinary spring internship at sites ranging from federal (DHS, DoD, etc.), NGOs, private organizations, foreign embassies, White House security details, etc. 

·         Take spring internship credit through our program or through your major or other program!

·         Earn a notation on your transcript: become a Federal or Global Semester Fellow!

·         Enjoy year round empowerment activities:  field trips, professional development, conversations with industry leaders, individual help obtaining internships.

·         Add amazing lines to your resume!

·         Join a lively, engaged student cohort group (and alumni network)!

For details and an application form, go to EITHER http://federalsemester.umd.edu and/orhttp://globalsemesterdc.umd.edu or come by our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-0261. Fill out ONE application and rank your choices across the two programs.  APPLY NOW!  No need for recommendation letters unless you wish to add them; and they can come later!