Frequently Asked Questions

After Gemstone

Students who complete and earn the Gemstone Citation pursue a wide range of careers after college. Below is a list of colleges, universities, and companies where Gemstone graduates have attended or worked.

Please note that this information is self-reported and is not comprehensive of all Gemstone alumni.

Alumni Mentor & Partner Program

The Gemstone Alumni Mentor & Partner Program (AMPP) is an initiative which pairs current students and alumni based on interests and academic/career similarities. This mentoring experience is largely virtual as students will connect with their mentors via Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout, etc, but in-person meetings are encouraged if possible. This is a great opportunity to share your experiences with eager students! Information on how to sign up will be sent out every fall.

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail gems@umd.edu.

Team Funding

Friends & Family

Gemstone Friends & Family (GFF) is the community of parents, families, friends, current students and alumni who support the Gemstone Honors Program at the University of Maryland. 

GO Fund

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The Gemstone Opportunity (GO) Fund is an initiative created by the Gemstone Alumni Board. The GO Fund provides access for current students to engage in unique opportunities and experiences to help them GO, enhancing the quality of the Gemstone experience and creating multifaceted pathways through which our students will GO change the world.

Team Mentor Resources

Mentor Resources

If you are interested in become a mentor, here are a few resources documents to help you learn more about the role of the Gemstone mentor.

Gemstone Mentor Expectations

Gemstone Mentor Best Practices

Words to Live By: Past Praise of Outstanding Mentors from Gemstone Students

Team Website Guidelines

Building a Team Website

Teams are responsible for building and hosting their websites.  Most teams will use free hosting sites, such as Weebly, Wix, Google Sites, or host the team site on their Terpconnect account, though you are welcome to host the site through whatever means you would like.

New teams should have their website complete by the first day of classes of their sophomore year.  All teams should be sure to keep their websites up to date as their project progresses and changes.