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Student and Campus Resources

Academic and Other Resources

  • Architecture Library: Many of the journals (e.g. Landscape Architecture Monthly) related to landscape architecture are housed in the Architecture Library.
  • Campus Sustainability: Information on sustainable activities on campus.
  • Office of Undergraduate Studies
  • The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center: Socio-environmental synthesis generates useful new insights about the world’s most challenging environmental problems by combining diverse forms of knowledge in creative ways. Focusing on the complex interaction of humans and the natural environment, such synthesis opens up new ways of thinking about a particular problem, generating discoveries and solutions.
  • National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education: Information on smart growth, land use and environment, GIS data resources, etc.
  • University of Maryland Library Resources: Reference guide to selected landscape architecture resources in the University of Maryland Libraries.
  • Counseling Center: Resources available to UMD students, faculty, and staff. Visit this website for counseling services, disability support, learning assistance, and testing and research.
  • Undocumented Terps: The University of Maryland is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, including undocumented students. Undocumented students, who often face barriers and challenges as they navigate campus policies, require support services that address their unique needs. As such, the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA) and the Asian American Studies Program (AAST) have partnered with other UMD departments and allies to increase institutional support for undocumented students, providing advising related to financial aid and admissions. Ultimately, the University strives to provide resources and guidance to support the advancement of undocumented students during their time at Maryland. This website is funded in part by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Division of Student Affairs: Resources available regarding student life, for alumni and partners, staff and faculty, and more!

International Students

International Students

We want to provide you with some links to useful resources specifically available to international students on campus.

Financial Resources

For many students and their families college is a major investment. We recognize that families may need some assistance to make college more affordable. At the University of Maryland, we offer an array of financial aid programs, scholarships, grants, loans and student employment opportunities. We encourage you to use our online information to educate yourself about our merit scholarships, need-based financial aid programs and other sources of aid, available to assist you in financing your Maryland education. It is a simple process to apply for merit scholarships and need-based financial aid. Please visit the University of Maryland's financial aid web page.

For more information on the university application process please go to www.admissions.umd.edu.

Details and information on freshmen and transfer student merit scholarships can be found listed on UMD's Financial Aid/Scholarships webpage.

Graduate: If you are interested in a Graduate Assistantship with the Landscape Architecture program, please contact Dr. Christopher Ellis, cdellis@umd.edu. For university-wide Graduate Assistantships, please check out www.ejobs.umd.edu to get more information. 

Academically talented students can apply for College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) merit scholarships. A separate application is required once an admit decision is rendered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For AGNR scholarship application details please go to http://agnr.umd.edu/students/scholarships. Priority is given to those students who have submitted a complete application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the November 1 priority deadline.

Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Scholarships

Visit the PSLA department's scholarships web page! 

Outside Scholarships

Approximate DeadlinesOrganization
Feb 1Landscape Architecture Foundation (multiple awards)
March 1National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
May 31Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship

TBD

TBD

Robert Lewis Baker Scholarship

Potomac ASLA Chapter Ballard Scholarship Fund

Internships

We e-mail all internship and job opportunities that we receive from private industry, state, federal and municipal government offices, and non-profit organizations out to students on our list serve.

We thank our local and national partners for supporting the growth of young professionals. 

Employers: If you are interested in sharing any job opportunities you have available with our students, please email Marcina Garner at mmarcie@umd.edu. Please include your contact information and an ad for the job opportunity. Thank you!

LARC students: Don't forget to enroll in LARC389 Internship class! For approval of your internship please contact your faculty advisor or Dr. Mark Carroll, mcarroll@umd.edu. Also, check out AGNR's Career page for more resources!

MDASLA Job Shadow Program

MDASLA Job Shadow Program

The Maryland ASLA Job Shadow Program is one of the most successful programs for students and is an excellent experience. The program is a great way for the professional community to meet and inspire the next generation of Landscape Architects. Here are some of the local firms that have participated.

Recent Participating Firms:

LARC389 Internship Class

LARC 389

LARC389 is offered in the Fall semester. You must make sure to get approval of your internship. We want to make sure you get the best experience out of your internship.

Course description: A supervised internship where students earn credit for work experience related to their career goals. Each student must keep a work log, work on a special project, and produce a report related to this project. An evaluation from the external supervisor of the project is required. Participation requires application to the internship advisor in the preceding semester.

For more information, please visit the LARC/PLSC389: Internship course page.

GIS Internships

Maryland Department of Planning Internship

The Maryland Department of Planning has partnered with us to provide a year-round internship opportunity for four students in the MLA program. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in fields such as planning, GIS, geography, and communications, while gaining valuable work experience. 

General Logistics 

  • The internship will take place during both fall and spring semesters. Students will work an average of 20 hours per week.

  • For each academic term, interns will be entitled to all holidays granted to University of Maryland employees. 

  • Stipends are available for 1-2 semesters. 

Selection

  • The MLA Program and MDP will agree on minimal qualifications for the Intern. The Landscape Architecture program will select the candidates for the internships and MDP will have the final selection of the interns. 

Study Abroad

Explore your options!

Department: See other exciting study abroad programs within PSLA!

College: Other exciting study abroad programs within AGNR.

University: University study abroad programs

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