The application for fall 2026 is now open.
The priority deadline to apply for these programs is Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Students who have submitted applications by the priority deadline will be notified of their admission decision by Monday, April 13, 2026.
The regular application deadline is Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Students who have submitted applications by the regular deadline will be notified of their admission decision by April 24, 2026.
For questions, please contact WIE@umd.edu.
Apply to the Dr. Marilyn Berman Engineering Living-Learing Programs: Flexus and Virtus
The Flexus Engineering Living-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-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.
The WIE Program is 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.
The WIE engineering living-learning programs are grateful for the generous support of our donor:
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Students are encouraged to register for the Flexus and Virtus summer orientation.
The 2026 orientation dates are Wednesday, June 24th and Thursday, June 25th.
During summer orientation, 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 classes.
Flexus and Virtus students are required to participate in Flexus and Virtus Welcome Week programming. Welcome Week starts several days prior to the start of fall calsses. Dates will post in May.
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