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What is STARS?

The Small Town & Rural Students (STARS) College Network is designed to support students from these areas in exploring higher education opportunities that align with their passion and interests. From pipeline programs and application assistance to on campus events and virtual tours, STARS is seeking to pave new roads to help reach students in rural communities.

How is the University of Maryland (UMD) Involved?

UMD is one of 32 of the nation’s leading universities and colleges participating in STARS and committing to redoubling their efforts to engage, support and build pathways for students from small-town and rural America. STARS College Network member institutions are dedicated to bringing the nation’s best and brightest, no matter where they live, to a school that is the best fit for them.

How can you participate in Terrapin STARS?

We will continue to update this page as UMD's Terrapin STARS events become available. In the meantime, we encourage you to join our mailing list and check out our calendar for a listing of admissions events.

See photos from our recent Terrapin STARS events:

STARS College Network

RECENT HEADLINES

The Network is Expanding!

Learn more about the STARS College Network’s inaugural year of success and new member institutions in the following press release.

7.24.24 Press Release about the STARS College Network Expansion

New Members

The network is doubling its membership to include 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions.

Link to the STARS College Network members webpage
Terrapin Stars at Maryland Day Group Photo

UMD's inaugural Terrapin STARS event brought students from across the state to campus to explore the 25th annual Maryland Day.

Enrollment Management tent at the 2023 Maryland Day

Enrollment Management staff under tent at Maryland Day 2023.

Students and families listening to a Terrapin STARS Presentation at Maryland Day

Admission representatives gave a presentation on the college search timeline for Terrapin STARS students.

Terrapin STARS students enjoying a student panel

Terrapin STARS students also got to hear from current students about their experiences at UMD during our Terp Talk Student Panel.

STARS at Maryland Day 24 program group photo

UMD's second annual Terrapin STARS at Maryland Day event brought students from across the state to campus to explore the 26th annual Maryland Day.

Enrollment Management staff under tent at Maryland Day 2024.

Enrollment Management staff under tent at Maryland Day 2024.

Terrapin STARS students and their families sit in a ballroom at The Hotel at UMD for the STARS at College Access Conference program

Terrapin STARS students and their families participate in a welcome session at the UMD Visitor Center for the STARS at College Access Conference program.