Extended Studies Services
Overview
Extended Studies (EXST) is a self-support unit reporting to the Senior Associate Provost. EXST provides administrative services for a broad range of self-support initiatives that include program development and delivery, program management, marketing and communication, student and program services, and financial management. Developed in partnership with University of Maryland units, these credit and non-credit initiatives target a diverse range of students at the pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and professional level. By providing quality, innovative learning opportunities, EXST extends the University’s commitment to being a preeminent national center for graduate education, and the institution of choice for undergraduates of exceptional ability and promise.
Extended Studies provides administrative services for the following programs: Summer Session, Pre-College Programs, Winter Session, Freshmen Connection, Undergraduate Programs at the Universities at Shady Grove, Undergraduate Programs at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, Professional Graduate Programs, Post-Baccalaureate Programs, Continuing Education (Open Learning), Executive Education, and MOOCs.
Extended Studies administrative services described below pertain to Executive Education Programs.