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 toward providing a supportive environment for all students who identify as women studying engineering. Flexus promotes diversity, inclusion, and social justice 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 Living and Learning Program is a two-year living and learning community open to incoming first-year engineering students. Virtus was designed for all 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. The Virtus community leads by example in empowering students to shift the culture of engineering towards the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the field of engineering, including, but not limited to, women. The Virtus community engages closely with Flexus.
APPLY TO FLEXUS AND VIRTUSApplication Dates
Priority Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 5, 2024
Regular Deadline for Applications: Monday, May 6, 2024
If you have any questions about roomates 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
Admitted Clark School students for Fall 2024 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 28, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 5:45 PM ET
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Registration is required.
Flexus & Virtus Open House
Admitted Clark School students for Fall 2024 and a parent/guardian are invited to spend an afternoon with our Flexus and Virtus Living and Learning Communities. Learn more about the programs, resources, and support available through the Women in Engineering Program and Flexus and Virtus Living and Learning Program. Engage with current Flexus and Virtus students as you explore the living and learning experience.
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 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 Wednesday, June 5th, and Thursday, June 6th, 2024. 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 2024 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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