COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland student-athletes achieved exceptional success in the classroom this past fall, increasing their cumulative GPA of over 3.000 for the third consecutive year to the highest in departmental history, while also posting a semester GPA over 3.000 for the fifth time in the last six semesters.

"I am incredibly proud of the academic success of our student-athletes," said Athletic Director Damon Evans. "This milestone is a result of their hard work in the classroom and the support we can provide through the Gossett Center to make sure each of our student-athletes have all the tools they need to succeed. The high academic standard our student-athletes and academic staff have set continues to be a great source of pride for our department."

"The university should be very proud of the commitment our student-athletes have exhibited in both the classroom and the athletic arena," said Associate AD and Director of Academic Support & Career Development Chris Uchacz. "The support that our student-athletes receive from all of our campus partners is integral to the academic successes and graduation of our student-athletes."

The field hockey program posted the highest overall semester team GPA in the fall term, while the men's track and field program had the highest on the men's side. In all, 13 sports programs earned a semester team GPA of over 3.00.

Individually, 86 student-athletes were named to their respective college dean's lists, while 279 student-athletes were named to the ICA Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (semester 3.00 or higher). 16 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.00 semester GPA. In total, 28 student-athletes earned their degrees, graduating in December.