The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), a unit of Belonging & Community at UMD offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of undergraduate students. We collaborate with several other campus offices and college programs to provide unique opportunities for UMD students. We recognize the value of the multiple histories, beliefs, and backgrounds of our students, and work with students, faculty, and staff to support our campus community.

Our office is an academic support unit that offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the academic experience of undergraduate students of all backgrounds at the University of Maryland. We strive to identify and meet changing needs that affect the success of undergraduate students and work towards building a positive and sensitive community of learners. Download the latest copy of our Annual Update to learn more about our activities and accomplishments.

VISION, MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

The mission of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) is to support undergraduate multi-ethnic students in increasing their rates of matriculation, retention, graduation, and overall GPA.

OMSE serves students at the University of Maryland by providing programs and resources that foster academic, personal, and professional excellence. While many students are achieving high levels of success, some face academic and personal challenges, as highlighted by data from the Office of Institutional Research Planning and Assessment regarding undergraduate retention and graduation rates.

OMSE is committed to assisting all students in their academic, personal, and programmatic endeavors. Our team is dedicated to our motto of high expectations, high standards, and ongoing excellence.

We continue to uphold our motto of High Expectations, High Standards, Excellence by employing an integrated approach to team collaboration to support student success.