QUEST Honors Program | Smith School

The QUEST (Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams) Honors Program is a three-year program for University of Maryland undergraduates studying business, engineering, and/or science. Through our five-course curriculum, students complete experiential learning projects and gain unique teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for their futures. Now in our 32nd year, QUEST has become a mainstay at the University of Maryland, College Park, providing a unique opportunity for students who are interested in multidisciplinary, hands-on learning experiences.

2024 ANNUAL REPORT QUESTPress Newsletter

QUEST at a Glance

268

Business, Engineering, and
Science Students

3.77

Average Incoming GPA

54

Experiential Learning Projects
Completed Last Year

Information for UMD Students

Each winter, QUEST admits talented freshmen enrolled in a major in the Robert H. Smith School of Business, A. James Clark School of Engineering, and/or College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

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QUEST was by far the most rewarding experience I had in college. The public speaking and teamwork skills have taken me a long way both in my professional and personal lives, and it is safe to say that these learning opportunities are rare in a college environment. QUEST has also given me many lifelong friendships that I will cherish for years to come. I look forward to always being part of the QUEST family!

Ishaan Kapur, Accounting & Finance ’23

Capital One

Information for Corporate Partners

QUEST welcomes the opportunity to partner with organizations interested in contributing to student learning and gaining access to talented undergraduate students in business, engineering, and science. Our corporate partners provide experiential learning opportunities for QUEST students through project sponsorship in both our capstone course and our data analysis course. Corporate partners are also invited to our annual networking event and receive QUEST resume books every semester.

More information for Corporate Partners

50+

Annual Experiential Learning Projects

92%

Team Recommendations Implemented

85%

Returning Partners

“D&H’s success over its 105 years in business has always been predicated upon process improvements. The QUEST students have proven time and time again to be a tremendous partner in this regard, bringing diverse perspectives and solutioning valued outcomes to real world business challenges. In our experience, the QUEST framework, delivering process-oriented ideas which are derived from a multidisciplinary and a team-oriented approach, is second to none and has yielded tremendous ROI for D&H.”