Learn how you can be a Changemaker at the University of Maryland!
Changemaker Pathways is a 6-week experiential program primarily for first-year, second-year, or transfer students. You will explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional, or educational life through interactive and discussion-based workshops.
You are a great fit for the Changemaker Pathways program if you…
- Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start
- Are a first-year, second-year, or transfer student
- Want to build a community within the Do Good Institute
Program Details
You will embark on an enriching six-week journey with our immersive program designed just for you. In this transformative experience, you'll delve into the realm of Changemaker exploration, discovering how your unique skills can make a difference in the world. Engage in dynamic team-building exercises that will forge deep connections with your peers, setting the stage for collaborative success. A highlight of the program is the day of service, where you'll actively contribute to your community, applying newfound insights to create tangible impact. Learn the art of project creation through hands-on workshops, acquiring the tools and strategies needed to bring your innovative ideas to life. Finally, gain invaluable wisdom from a diverse panel of seasoned students, absorbing their stories and advice, and setting your course for a remarkable academic journey ahead. Seize the opportunity to grow, learn, and leave your mark during this empowering six-week journey into the heart of meaningful change.
This is a 6-week program during the fall and spring semesters. There will be one session per week with topics listed below. You will also have 1:1s with the program coordinator, which is scheduled based on your mutual availability.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- December 2nd: Registration Opens
- February 23 Registration Closes
- Changemaker Mandatory Virtual Information Sessions [Choose one time below to complete your registration]:
Spring 2025 Schedule [Tentative - Subject to Change]
You will have 6 in-person Changemaker Pathway sessions either Tuesdays at 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. based on the availability you provide in registration, with the exceptions of our ChangeMaker Celebration and Service Day Trip.
- February 25th: Session 1: Welcome and Introduction
- March 1st: Service: TerpThon Dance Marathon**
- March 4th: Session 2: Changemaker Exploration
- March 11th: Session 3: Project Creation 101
- March 25th: Session 4: Idea Exploration [Case Studies] + Professional Development
- April 1st: Session 5: Do Good Student and Faculty Panel
- April 8th: Session 6: ChangeMaker Celebration!
Learn More
Find out more information below about the Changemaker Pathways program, the benefits of participating, eligibility requirements, the registration process, and more!
- Receive a recommendation letter from the program coordinator if you complete all requirement components of the program
- Learn how you as a student can Do Good and what that looks like personally, professionally, and educationally
- Complete a day of service
- Start to think about how to be a changemaker and how to start a project of your own
- Build a community with a cohort of changemakers, activists, and idea creators in social impact
- Earn a Changemaker Pathway program certificate
- Possibility to become a Do Good Mentor or Ambassador in the future
The Changemaker Pathways program is open to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park. This program gives preference to first-year, second-year, or transfer students.
Students interested in Spring 2025 Changemaker Pathways program will need to register using this short registration form. Please submit your registration before 11:59pm on February 23.
Changemaker Pathways students will also have to sign up for one of the information sessions below!
Changemaker Mandatory Virtual Information Sessions[Choose one time below to complete your registration]:
- Tuesday, February 4th, 12:00-12:30pm
- Tuesday, February 4th, 5:00-5:30pm
- Tuesday, February 11th, 12:30-1:00pm
- Tuesday, February 11th, 5:30-6:00pm
- Tuesday, February 18th, 12:00-12:30pm
- Tuesday, February 18th, 5:00-5:30pm
Once you have completed your registration form you will have to attend a Changemaker Information Session to fully complete your registration for the program.
FAQs
Explore the tabs below to find answers to your most frequently asked questions.
No, all 6 required Changemaker sessions will be in-person.
We do require that you attend all 6 Changemaker Pathway sessions unless there is an extenuating circumstance. If you do not complete or attend all required sessions this will result in you not being eligible to receive your recommendation letter or certificate.