A. James Clark School of Engineering (ENGR)

The University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering welcomes innovators who seek collaborative, hands-on learning, and offers them the resources to become the engaged problem-solvers that can remake society for the better.

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The Clark School for Engineering is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). All newly admitted freshmen in the Clark School must complete the following courses listed below by 45 University of Maryland credits and with a minimum grade of C-. AP/IB/transfer credits are not calculated into the 45 credit total, but completion of a course through those means will be accepted for the review.

Chemistry Options
- CHEM135 (Chemistry for Engineers) OR
- CHEM271 OR
- A combination of CHEM131 (Gen. Chem I) and CHEM134 (Chemical Prin. for Engr) *
ENES100 (Intro to Engineering Design)
MATH141 (Calculus II)
PHYS161 (Physics I)
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0

Students can only repeat one course, one time. A "W" (Withdrawal) counts as an attempt; therefore, the next attempt at that course is considered a repeat.

This 45-credit review standard applies to students admitted directly from high school, not transfer students. At the time of the review, students will also need to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

What if my student was not directly admitted to an LEP?

There are a set of gateway requirements for students to join the program.

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken at UMD and other institutions
Completion of MATH141 (B- or better)
Completion of PHYS161 (B- or better)
Completion of either CHEM135 or CHEM271 or CHEM134/CHEM131 (C- or better)

Once the gateways are fulfilled, students may submit an LEP application.

Your role is essential; but, it's important to allow your student to find solutions to problems and challenges. You can visit our Engineering Parent & Family Resources page to help direct them though.

Encourage students to use academic resources (advising, tutoring, etc.)
- Engineering Tutoring
- Academic Peer Coaching
- Keystone Center (peer-to-peer mentoring and a student workspace)
Provide emotional support and understanding during challenging academic times
Promote independence and self-advocacy

The Counseling Center has collaborated with the A. James Clark School of Engineering to provide a licensed clinician that works specifically with Engineering students right in the location of Engineering. The Clark School’s Embedded Counselor provides the following services:

Mental health appointments for Engineering students
Consultation with Engineering faculty and staff who are concerned about a student’s mental health
Outreach programming tailored to the needs of the School of Engineering

The Engineering Career Services Office assists all engineering students and employers with finding or filling internships, co-op jobs, and entry-level positions. Both students and employers can take advantage of online job listings, on-campus interviews, resume books, information sessions, career fairs, and much more.

The Engineering Academic Services is here to answer student's academic questions. Students can contact the Engineering Academic Services for

undecdided engineering
exceptions to class policy
permission to enroll at another institution and
changing majors.

Students will contact their major's departments for mandatory and general advising, as well as information about possible teaching fellow opportunities, research opportunities, and graduate programs or careers.

ClarkLEAD Welcome- Required for all First-Year Undergraduate Students
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Location: The Hotel at the University of Maryland
Questions: clarklead@umd.edu

ClarkLEAD Transfer Welcome- Required for all Undergraduate Transfer Students
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Location: Zupnick Forum (1101 A. James Clark Hall)
Questions: clarklead@umd.edu