This section is for prospective undergraduate astronomy students, whether you are already attending the University of Maryland or are considering coming here. If you would like to receive information about applying to the Astronomy Department as a undergraduate student, please send your name and mailing address to astr-grad@deans.umd.edu. For more information on admission procedures to the University of Maryland at College Park, consult the web pages of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

• Why Astronomy?
  Click here if you are interested in astronomy and would like to learn more about the field.
• Why Maryland?
  Click here to learn why the University of Maryland is an excellent place for studying astronomy.
• Department Brochure
  This brochure provides a good overview of the research and facilities of the Department of Astronomy, as well as perspectives from graduate and undergraduate students. (Parts are outdated as of Feb. 2009.)