The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) is committed to ensuring that every student thrives at the University of Maryland. We are an inclusive community of care focused on the success, health, and well-being of our students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Comprising 16 departments and over 3,000 staff members, the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Maryland is involved in all aspects of student life, including housing, dining, student activities, community involvement, recreation, health, wellness, spirituality, career and social development, and much more.
Learn more about the key areas you can support within the Division of Student Affairs.
No student should have to choose between meeting their basic needs and pursuing their education. Essential needs like food, housing and financial stability are the foundation of success at Maryland. We are committed to an educational environment where every student thrives. That means providing both short-term emergency support and long-term support services that address essential needs crises, safeguard health and well-being, and strengthen students’ sense of belonging and academic success.
Every student deserves the chance to thrive. To reach their fullest potential, students need support and meaningful opportunities to discover a personal connection with wellness as they navigate their college experience and grow into their best selves. Your support strengthens mental health services and wellness resources for our community, focusing on counseling, academic assistance, and holistic wellness resources that make this possible.
Learning doesn’t stop when a student exits the classroom. Through programs that integrate academics into living spaces, the Division of Student Affairs creates opportunities for students to make connections, learn together, and fully engage in the Terrapin experience. Your support helps our students enrich their educational journey as they explore their passions, develop new interests, and deepen their learning in ways that shape both their academic success and their personal growth.
We believe involvement outside the classroom is as vital as learning within it. Through leadership, service, social, cultural, recreational, civic, governance and community engagement, students expand their perspectives, strengthen their skills, and enrich their educational experience preparing them for life beyond graduation. Your support ensures these transformative opportunities remain at the heart of every student’s Maryland experience.
When families are engaged, students thrive. At the University of Maryland, we know that establishing relationships with parents and family members plays a vital role in every student’s success. The Office of Family Engagement offers Terp families guidance, resources, advice, support and opportunities to stay connected, helping them support their students and contribute meaningfully to their students’ educational experience.
Through Club Sports, supported by University Recreation & Wellness, students discover new passions, sharpen their athletic skills and grow as leaders. Teamwork, leadership and lifelong friendships are often built on the field. With opportunities to compete at both the regional and national levels, Club Sports foster community, pride, and personal growth while helping students stay active, connected, and engaged at Maryland. Your support ensures that these programs continue to inspire students, both in competition and in life after graduation.
Fraternities and Sororities create lifelong bonds and lasting impact. Within these communities, students develop a commitment to brotherhood and sisterhood, as well as a dedication to service and scholarship, and a strong sense of philanthropy. We believe these experiences can transform lives, shaping leaders, strengthening values and inspiring students to make a difference on campus and beyond. Your support helps ensure that Fraternity and Sorority Life continues to foster a sense of belonging, leadership, and community for all Terps.