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Terp Family Hugs & High Fives

Portrait of Matt Supple

Matt Supple

Director

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Terrapin Guide

The Terrapin Guide is the University of Maryland handbook for the parents and family members of our undergraduate students. Select the photo or link below to view/download the latest version of the handbook (PDF) in English or Spanish. The Terrapin Guide is updated annually in August.

Letting Go

The following article was first published in the September 16, 2007 edition of the Baltimore Sun. It is being used with permission from the author (and proud Terp parent). This article remains on our website as a tribute to Rob, who was one of the victims of the shooting at the Capital Gazette on June 28, 2018.

Taking a college crash course in letting go

By Rob Hiaasen, Sun reporter

Because it's harder to talk about what's really happening, allow us the path of least emotional resistance.

My son left home for college.

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