Professional Development

As a new college graduate, you face a new world of challenges. From getting your first place, setting up your retirement accounts and finding and succeeding in your first job, there are a lot of things to learn to thrive in the post-grad world. Here are some resources for you to help you learn all the skills you need.

You never know where the right connection may lead you. The Smith Alumni Community is 70,000+ strong, get to know your fellow alumni by attending an event or by reaching out through the University of Maryland Directory.

The Smith School is committed to supporting you throughout your career journey. Whether you’d like to find a new job, change industries, start your own company or advance in your current career, we have resources for you.

Even if you already have a degree from Smith, there’s still plenty to learn from our top-ranked faculty.

Our graduate programs will prepare and inspire you to succeed through cutting-edge research, analytical thinking, experiential learning, real-world connections and a deeply supportive environment.