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Current Students

Find everything you need to make the most of your experience, including advising and course information, opportunities beyond the classroom and more!

Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Graduates!

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View our Commencement page

Advising Appointments

For advising, please contact Dr. Asim Ali (Director of Undergraduate Studies) at aali@umd.edu or contact the AMST office at 301-405-1354 to schedule an appointment. 

Asim Ali

Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies, American Studies

3331 Tawes Hall
College Park MD, 20742

(301) 405-6646
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Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Learn about internship and study abroad opportunities.

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Honors Programs

The American Studies Honors Program offers outstanding students an opportunity to add distinction to their academic records by undertaking an independent research project in an area of particular interest to them.

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Undergraduate Funding

The American studies department offers undergraduate funding opportunities including the David A. Ellis Memorial Scholarship.