About Us

University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland focuses on providing highly developed and comprehensive academic and professional development educational opportunities at the graduate and upper undergraduate level to a workforce of knowledge workers engaged in technology, teaching, management, health and other professional services.

The academic programs and other professional development opportunities offered by distinguished universities recruited by USMSM for presentation provide an opportunity for citizens in the region to achieve their potential in their chosen professional fields and to advance the economic and social development of the region. USMSM also facilitates the advancement and growth of the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River through partnerships with nationally ranked universities providing high technology and management academic programs facilitating the creation of a new national high technology center of excellence in multiple naval aviation specializations.

Mission

To foster highly developed and comprehensive educational and research opportunities in the Southern Maryland region in order to provide citizens the means to achieve their potential and to advance the economic and social development of the region.

Vision

To firmly establish the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland as a first-choice option for Southern Maryland students seeking a career relevant field for higher education.