Apply for University System of Maryland Student Regent
Represent 170,000+ students on the system's governing board
The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and 19,000 staff members, and owns almost 1,000 buildings. Its annual operating budget is more than $7 billion. There are more than 170,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at its various institutions.
How would you like to represent all of those students as a member of the Board of Regents, the system's governing body?
Please take a look at this description of the Student Regent position and consider applying. Please also pass the information along to friends who may be interested. The Student Regent will serve from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, including as the voting Student Regent in 2027-2028. All applicants should be planning to graduate in spring 2028 or later.
The application deadline is Monday, November 3 at 5 p.m. Here is the application.
Submit completed applications by email to dhoffman@umbc.edu. If you need more time to get the required letters of recommendation, let us know and we can arrange a separate due date for them.
We are happy to answer questions about the position and the process, so don't hesitate to contact us (civiclife@umbc.edu) if you'd like to know more.
--Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff
Posted: October 15, 2025, 3:10 PM