TerrapinSTRONG Undergraduate Onboarding

" All people engaged in the group process are leaders. Inclusive leaders are aware of their own biases, promote and advocate for inclusion, are authentically committed to diversity, and are curious about others, displaying empathy and humility. Inclusive leaders share in the decision-making, are attentive to different cultures, adaptive, and exercise inclusive practices when working with others."

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Welcome, Maryland Engineers! The Clark School is excited to welcome you to campus this summer and fall! To support your transition to the Clark School, all new students are required to participate in ClarkLEAD—our signature onboarding program for undergraduate Maryland engineers to help you feel welcomed, connected, and a sense of belonging in the Clark School. Explore your onboarding timeline below:

ClarkLEAD Welcome - For all new first-year students! 

 Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Check in will begin at 12:30 PM)

Location: The Hotel at the University of Maryland

      Click here to register today! 

 

 

ClarkLEAD Breakfast (Optional and Space Limited) 

Hosted by WIE & CMSE 

Date: Sunday, August 31st

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: A. James Clark Hall Forum

RSVP by August 22nd at https://go.umd.edu/ClarkLEADBrunch2025

 

 

 

 

ClarkLEAD Transfer Welcome - For all external transfer students!

The ClarkLEAD Transfer Welcome is a one-day event for internal and external transfer students who were admitted to Maryland Engineering in spring 2025 and fall 2025. The program is designed to develop a sense of community and to broaden your leadership skills. This signature onboarding program, facilitated by current students, faculty and staff, will spark conversations around leadership, diversity and inclusion, and teamwork, as well as the importance of these for engineers and engineering design. We will also feature a number of campus resources and provide an opportunity for you to learn more about research opportunities as well as resources available through Engineering Career Services.

Click here to register today!

         Date:  Friday, August 29

         Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

         Location: Zupnik Forum (1101 A. James Clark Hall)

         Cost: There is no cost to students to attend - parking is free and lunch will be provided

        

 

ClarkLEAD Transfer Welcome  Schedule 

        9:00AM: Dean's Welcome

        9:30AM: Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

        10:30AM: Engineering Career Services

        11:30AM: Departmental Breakout Sessions

        12:30PM: Lunch

        1:30PM: ClarkLEAD Programming 

 

Graduate Students: by completing the online TerrapinSTRONG training in ELMS, you have completed TerrapinSTRONG onboarding for graduate students.

 

 

Do you have questions about the fall semester? Let us know what's on your mind by emailing clarklead@umd.edu. 


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