Flexus: The Dr. Marilyn Berman Pollans Women in Engineering (WIE) Living and Learning Program is a two-year living and learning community open to incoming first-year engineering students. The Flexus community is devoted to providing a supportive environment for students studying engineering who identify as women. Flexus promotes community and inclusion in the field of engineering through curricular and co-curricular programs. Flexus is an ideal program for students who are looking for community, academic support, and ways to develop as future engineers outside of technical courses. The Flexus community engages closely with the Virtus Community.
The Virtus Engineering Living and Learning Program is a two-year living and learning community open to incoming first-year engineering students. Virtus is designed for engineering students who identify as men. The primary focus of Virtus is to promote community and inclusion within the Clark School and the field of engineering. Virtus is an ideal program for students who are looking for community, academic support, and ways to develop as future engineers outside of technical courses. The Virtus community engages closely with Flexus.
We are committed to supporting our students while ensuring that all participants benefit from the rich community and resources Flexus and Virtus offer. Students accepted into Flexus or Virtus are required to live on campus during their first year. However, waivers can be requested to accommodate a variety of circumstances, for example, students commuting to campus from home or needing special housing arrangements.
APPLY TO FLEXUS AND VIRTUSApplication Dates
Priority Deadline for Applications: Monday, April 7, 2025
Regular Deadline for Applications: Monday, April 21, 2025
If you have any questions about roommates, please contact Sam Murillo | lmurillo@umd.edu
Join us to learn more about the Flexus and Virtus Living and Learning Programs
Virtual Flexus & Virtus Information Session and Chat
Students admitted to the Clark School for Fall 2025 are invited to join us to speak with current Flexus students and alumnae and current Virtus students and alumni to learn more about these engineering living and learning communities. Learn about academic, professional, and social support in addition to the unique networking opportunities and course curriculum these programs offer.
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Registration is required
Flexus & Virtus Open House
Students admitted to the Clark School for Fall 2025 and a parent/guardian are invited to spend an afternoon with our Flexus and Virtus engineering living and learning communities. Learn more about the programs, resources, and support available through the Women in Engineering Program and Flexus and Virtus programs. Engage with current Flexus and Virtus students as you explore the living and learning experience.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: University of Maryland campus
Registration is required
Summer Orientation
Students are encouraged to register for the Flexus and Virtus summer orientation scheduled for Monday, June 9th, and Tuesday, June 10th, 2025.
You will have the opportunity to meet other Flexus and Virtus students in your cohort, and academic advisors will help you register for your fall 2025 classes.
Welcome Week
Flexus and Virtus students are required to participate in Flexus and Virtus Welcome Week programming. More information about move-in and welcome week will be provided when the dates have been announced by the Department of Resident Life.
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