# @univofmaryland on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-05-15T14:05:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** University of Maryland (@univofmaryland) — https://gondola.cc/univofmaryland

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Ever wondered what all those colorful cords (and medals) worn by Terp graduates during commencement_umd mean? 

odkumd: UMD’s Sigma Circle, part of the national leadership honor society, recognizes students and faculty who have made meaningful contributions to campus life. The tri-color cord features white for scholarship, black for service and light blue for fellowship.

umdveterans: This red, white and blue braided cord is awarded to graduating student veterans.

questumd: Undergraduates studying business, engineering or science who complete the three-year program have been awarded a medal since 2012.

umd_fire: Students who complete the three-semester program receive a red and black cord from umd_our.

Leadership and Community Service-Learning: Students who take on leadership roles with umdab, mdmentorcorps, Maryland LEAD, terpsforchange and terpsvote are awarded a braided teal and white cord from the Office of Leadership and Community Service-Learning.

umdrecwell: RecWell employees who work across Eppley Recreation Center, the Bike Shop, Reckord Armory and more can receive this red, black and yellow cord. 

terpsexceed_umd: TerpsEXCEED (EXperiencing College for Education and Employment Discovery), a two-year program for students with intellectual disabilities, gives cords to its participants and lead peer mentors. 

umd_entomology: The medallion recognizes students who complete a research thesis on insects and earn the honors certification in entomology. 

Green Terp Bucket List: New this year,sustainableumd is awarding dark green cords to students who complete 20 tasks representing individual action, community building, research and more to become more environmentally literate.

Computing Catalyst: The Catalyst, which creates an inclusive computing environment, gives two cords: a purple and white one as well as a red, yellow and black one.

Check out the handy guide in our bio for more! #UMDGrad

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