Smith Start

Welcome to the Smith family! As a new member, you'll be part of our vibrant Smith Start community, designed to prepare you for your four years at Smith and beyond. Through small, linked courses and co-curricular programming, Smith Start encourages you to engage, explore, and experience everything the Smith community offers as a student and future business professional.

All freshmen admitted to the Smith School automatically join the Smith Start program.

Smith Start Calendar

Semester 1

Required Course:

  • BMGT110F, Introduction to the Business Value Chain
    Most students will enroll in BMGT110F. However, students in the Business, Society, and Economy Program within College Park Scholars will only need to participate in co-curricular events as they enroll in BMGT110S during the spring semester. Students in the Interdisciplinary Business Honors Program and Smith Business Leadership Fellows Program can opt for BMGT110L. Those with BMGT110 transfer credit should coordinate their participation with the undergraduate programs office.

Co-Curricular Opportunities: Dates and times are subject to change.

  • Smith Freshman Convocation and Welcome Dinner
    Sunday, August 25, 2024, 4 to 6 p.m.
    Location: Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom
    Join Smith leadership and current students to welcome the Class of 2028 to Smith and the University of Maryland. This required event is an opportunity to meet your Smith Start mentor and celebrate the start of your college experience.
  • Top Golf Takeover
    Monday, September 23, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m.
    Register to attend this fun outing with your Smith Start mentors and classmates at Top Golf. Transportation, golf, and food are included.
  • Smith Start Study Break
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Time TBA
    Enjoy a study break with food, games, and Smith giveaways.

Semester 2

Required Course:

  • BMGT367F, Career Search Strategies in Business

Co-Curricular Opportunities: Dates and times are subject to change.

  • Back to Business
    January 2025, Date & Time TBA
    Kick off the semester at the Smith Start Back to Business Winter Carnival with free food, Smith swag, and opportunities to get involved on campus.
  • Smith Start Embassy Day
    February 21, 2025, Time TBA
    Join Smith Start and the Center for Global Business for a visit to various embassies in Washington, D.C.
  • Smith Start in the City (Baltimore)
    Date & Time TBA TBA
    Meet Smith alumni and explore various career paths during this one-day event in Baltimore.
  • Smith Start Networking Day
    Friday, May 2, 2025, Time TBA
    This final Smith Start event of the year offers networking strategies and a chance to meet Smith alumni and corporate partners ahead of your internship search.
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