Student Support
Looking for support on campus as a current student? We’re here to help.
After-School & Summer PALS Program at USMH
The focus of these programs is to expose Washington County students to the required curriculum while in school in addition to expanding their learning through a variety of activities ranging from literacy, technology, and hands-on experience.
After-School Program
Details Coming Soon
Summer Program:
Fifty (50) children ages 4-6 will participate in a six-week summer program hosting three (3) classrooms with each classroom led by two teacher candidates. In addition to offering daily meals for the participants and their siblings, the classrooms are supported by two (2) teacher candidates focusing on literacy, technology, and experience. Teacher candidates have the opportunity to practice and develop their classroom management skills, lesson planning, and student/teacher and parent/teacher relationships.
Summer 2023 marked a decade of providing the Summer PALS program in Washington County!
AmeriCorps/ASTAR
ASTAR (Appalachian Service Through Action and Resources) is a Maryland AmeriCorps program. ASTAR provides direct, substantive services through our partnering programs in Maryland. AmeriCorps members provide direct service to build capacity within the agencies they serve. Service includes, but is not limited to, educational programming, field trips, campus, outreach, health and wellness, drug awareness, senior programming, food pantries, and community gardens.
The ASTAR program is managed through a partnership with Frostburg State University, the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown, the Maryland Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism, and AmeriCorps. The ASTAR program is a statewide national service program.
Twenty-five site partnerships in the four-county region of Western Maryland sponsor AmeriCorps positions. To learn more about ASTAR, please get in touch with Lisa Clark, ASTAR Director, at 301-697-3359.
Looking for a Job or Internship?
USMH regularly receives listings from area employers looking for interns and job candidates—whether for summer positions, part-time work, or full-time roles after graduation.
Check out the Job & Internship Board on the first floor to see the latest opportunities available to students.
Looking for More Opportunities?
These local employers frequently post full-time jobs and occasional internships—perfect for recent grads or students looking to gain experience.
Explore their career pages directly, or use platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, or ZipRecruiter to expand your search.
Mental Health Services
Therapy sessions through local partner, Meritus Health
Mental Health is vital to your success and overall wellbeing. USMH students are able to access 3 free therapy sessions from licensed professionals through our agreement with Meritus Behavioral Health.
To access services contact Michelle Walls, USMH Outreach Coordinator, at mwalls@hagerstown.usmd.edu or 240-527-2728 for details.
Student Counseling Services
Our partner institutions also provide counseling services to students, including remote services. Click the links below for more information.
Military & Veterans
USMH is honored to support military veterans as they pursue their higher education. Whether you are exploring your VA benefits or looking for the right program we are here to help.
To contact your home university for more information, please visit their websites below.
For additional assistance, please contact Michelle Walls, Outreach Coordinator at mwalls@hagerstown.usmd.edu.
Additional resources:
The Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.va.gov/
Learn about the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill, and which program is best for you. - http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill.asp
Roadmap for Success - Determine what benefit is best for you and how to apply. - http://www.gibill.va.gov/apply%2Dfor%2Dbenefits/road%2Dmap/
USMH Student Clubs & Organizations
Frostburg Student Education Association (FSEA) | Dr. Kris McGee, kmcgee@frostburg.edu
FSU Business Club | Ray C. Duffy, rcduffy@frostburg.edu
Psychology Club | Dr. Chris Masciocchi, cmmasciocchi@frostburg.edu
Social Work Student Association (SWSA) | Anne Chillingworth-Shaffer, acshaffer@salisbury.edu
USMH L.E.A.D | Michelle Walls, mwalls@hagerstown.usmd.edu
Can’t find a club that fits? Start your own!
At USMH, All you need is five students, a faculty or staff advisor, and a mission statement. Please contact Michelle Walls, Outreach Coordinator, mwalls@hagerstown.usmd.edu for more information.