TerpsEXCEED

Terps EXperiencing College through Education and Employment Discovery

TerpsEXCEED is a 2-year certificate program at the University of Maryland for students with ID who would not be able to apply to and attend UMD through a traditional pathway. 

This is a non-degree program that culminates in a College and Career Studies Certificate through our Office of Extended Studies, which includes a transcript of all students’ academic coursework (audit and pass/fail allowed) that is aligned with students’ career interests.

In addition, students will participate in career development activities, work experiences, internships, and paid jobs. 

TerpsEXCEED students are UMD undergraduate students, like typical incoming freshmen – with student IDs and email accounts, access to UMD facilities, activities, and student organizations, and the choice to live on campus in dorms

Extra support is provided by TerpsEXCEED staff and a network of trained student Peer Mentors.

The goal of the program is to give students a full college experience with the support they need while preparing them for careers after college