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Why choose Information Science at USG?
We are small but mighty! At Shady Grove, students benefit from the extensive resources, facilities, and reputation of UMD while maintaining a personalized, close knit environment.
- Smaller Class Sizes: In the USG Info Science program you can expect personalized attention, deep discussions, and strong connections with faculty and staff.
- Strong Sense of Community: Students in the USG Info Sci program enjoy a friendly, high-touch atmosphere where you can form important relationships with your classmates, mentors, and staff.
- Easy Access to Faculty and Advisors – Our small size makes it easy to seek mentorship, academic guidance, and research opportunities from professors and staff.
- Enhanced Career Support – In addition to the full range of career services offered by UMD, Shady Grove campus students enjoy exclusive access to internship and fellowship opportunities, one-on-one career advising, résumé and portfolio workshops, and interview preparation tailored to the Information Science program and local opportunities in and around Montgomery County and the DMV.
- Easy Transfer: Shady Grove offers personalized advising, minimal prerequisites and flexibility! Check out our new 3 Step Transfer Pathway and earn a $500 USG Transfer Scholarship*!
- Maximize Savings with our one of our 2 Accelerated, Combined Bachelors + Masters Programs, designed to be completed in only 3 years! Choose from:
BS in Information Science + Master of Library and Information Science
BS in Information Science + Master of Information Management
- Robust Scholarship Opportunities: We are proud to offer robust scholarship opportunities, with many students receiving support to make their education more affordable. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities here.
- Leadership and Involvement Opportunities – The leadership community at USG is heavily involved in Civic, Local, Governmental organizations and initiatives, offering ample opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, participate in projects, and make a visible impact.
- Strong Alumni and Local Industry Connections – We are hyper locally connected and focused providing easier access to networking events and partnerships with nearby employers who value close faculty-student collaboration.
- Location: USG’s campus is close to I-270 (right off Rt 28) in Rockville, MD. Perfect for students who work and live in Montgomery County or for students who find the College Park campus too far of a commute.