A new for-credit experiential learning option is available to undergraduate students this summer, UMD Global Career Accelerator.
Course Description
The Global Career Accelerator is an experiential, digital program that enables undergraduate students from all majors to gain authentic work experience and in-demand global skills working on projects co-designed with industry partners such as OpenAI, L’Oréal, and Nike.
We know that schedules, geography, and financial constraints can sometimes make traditional internship formats difficult to navigate. This pilot removes some of those barriers while providing an opportunity to do meaningful work and build professional skills, with structure, mentorship, and academic support.
Key details:
Credits: Students may register for 3 credits (UNIV305 WB11) or 6 credits (UNIV306 WB11)
Registration: Students will be directed from the UMD Global Career Accelerator website to the UMD course registration website to register. The registration deadline is May 31, 2026.
Delivery: Fully online, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Students must select one of the following LiveLab options and commit to attending it for the entire course:
Mondays, 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
Mondays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. ET
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students of any major.
Dates: June 1 to August 7, 2026. This 10-week course does not follow the standard summer session schedule.
You are invited to attend an online information session on Monday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m. The session will be recorded.
Questions about course registration can be directed to summer@umd.edu. If you have additional questions about the program, please contact Leeanne Dunsmore, ldunsmor@umd.edu
