Co-Curricular Learning Domains

Terps learn everywhere. Our Co-Curricular Learning (CCL) initiative names the most important things undergraduate Terps learn through their outside-of-the-classroom experiences. Whether you are participating in a student organization, serving in a leadership role, working on campus, volunteering in the community, or engaging in a living-learning program, you are developing skills and knowledge that support your growth.

Through UMD’s Co-Curricular Learning, Terps Learn to…

Engage Inquisitively: Terps engage with curiosity and innovation.

Terps ask bold questions fueled by curiosity and seek insight about themselves, others and society. Terps strive for innovative solutions to the world's grand challenges.

Practice Compassion: Terps seek first to understand, and then act with care.

Terps lead with heart, listen deeply, and act with empathy and kindness. Terps strengthen their decisions and actions through care for self, others and the greater good.

Act with Courage: Terps do brave things.

Terps learn to step into the unknown and act boldly - to try, fail, learn and grow. Terps rise to the challenge, take responsibility to address their mistakes, and practice humility when collaborating with others.

Work for Justice: Terps work toward equity for all.

Terps serve the community and advocate for positive change. They put their values, passions and ideas into action for a more equitable, sustainable and resilient world. They consider who they are and their impact on others as they strive to address past and current injustices.

Why It Matters

Co-Curricular Learning hones skills and promotes growth to prepare Terps for the future.

Enhances Career Readiness: Builds skills employers want—teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Real-Life Impact: Applying classroom knowledge in meaningful, hands-on ways deepens understanding and enhances the ability to articulate the impact.
Supports Student Success: Self-awareness, resilience, and collaboration skills are key drivers of personal and academic achievement.
Fosters a Stronger Community: When students actively engage and advocate for change, they shape a more just and compassionate world.