Welcome to the University of Maryland's Office of Extended Studies.

The Office of Extended Studies administers the University's Summer Term, Freshmen Connection Program, and Winter Term.

More than 12,000 students enroll in over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate courses offered in six sessions during the University's twelve-week Summer Term. Additionally, special summer programs include the Young Scholars Program, enrolling academically qualified high school juniors and seniors, and Freshmen First, providing fall and spring newly admitted freshmen an opportunity to transition into college while earning academic credit. Noncredit workshops also are available in Summer Term.

Freshmen Connection is a fall semester extension program open to freshmen who accept spring admission to the University of Maryland. Students enroll in this program to earn up to 16 credits toward their Maryland undergraduate degree and get on track to graduate in four years.

A three-week session in January, Winter Term comprises more than 200 undergraduate and graduate courses as well as noncredit workshops. Winter Term provides an opportunity for over 4,000 students to accelerate their progress toward graduation, fulfill prerequisites, and meet eligibility requirements for certain majors.