Student Experience  - University of the Potomac Skip to content CURRENT STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS Student Experience We Know You Want More Than Knowledge From Your College Experience. College is more than long hours in the library or listening to lectures. It’s a time to grow as an individual and expand your perspective of the world. The more engaged you are in campus life, the smoother your transition to the workplace and the stronger your career readiness. The student experience spans academics and intellectual exploration, social and emotional development, and the cultivation of cultural and artistic interests. Networking The networking portion of university student life is immense. You will meet other students who share common interests with you and professors can provide you with recommendations on career opportunities. Meeting recruiters at university-sponsored events is an excellent way to develop contacts in different areas and possibly land job interviews. Your fellow classmates may also be able to help with tips on where to apply for jobs. Life-long Friendships Many students form life-long friendships with their fellow classmates, which can help them personally and professionally later in life. Study groups and clubs help students meet and form friendships in a positive environment. There are also lots of social events that take place near the campus, making it easy to mingle and meet new people. Developing interpersonal skills in college will help to propel you in your career. Achieving Academic Success Our students work hard to reach new heights of academic success because collegiate performance contributes often to future career and personal accomplishments. UOTP is proud to honor our students through their achievements, from awards and merit-based scholarships to reaching the President’s, Dean’s and Honors List through maintaining a high-grade point average. Learn about our Students’ Academic Success Student Organizations Student clubs and organizations provide students with opportunities to meet new people, explore their interests, and get involved in activities that can make a difference. Visit student organizations page Geospatials club (GIS) Student Clubs Geospatial Club (GIS) was created for students interested in 3-D/4-D operational Geospatial Software, ArcGIS Pro, as well as unique World Geospatial data and resources (over 100TB). Students in this club attend Geospatial meetups and geospatial conferences in the DMV area. Student Government Association As representatives of students’ interests and rights, the Student Government Association aims to empower and facilitate the development of the students while celebrating the cultural diversity that characterizes our University. Events Annual Commencement Ceremony Career and College Fairs Field Trips Leadership and Service UOTP Community Initiatives Volunteer Opportunities UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? Chat with an Admissions Officer Now! This will only take a moment. Message Received! Thank you for reaching out to us. We will review your message and get right back to you within 24 hours. If there is an urgent matter and you need to speak to someone immediately you can call at the following phone number: +1 (202) 274-2300 We value your privacy. X-twitter Facebook-f DEGREES Associates Degree Bachelors Degrees Masters Degrees Doctoral Degrees About Faculty & Staff Accreditation Student Experience QUICK LINKS Admission Requirements Military Students Financial Aid Tuition This will only take a moment. Message Received! Thank you for reaching out to us. We will review your message and get right back to you within 24 hours. If there is an urgent matter and you need to speak to someone immediately you can call at the following phone number: +1 (202) 274-2300 We value your privacy.