COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland Athletics programs continued to excel in academics as the Fall 2020 semester showcased outstanding performances by the Terrapins. Maryland's athletics teams combined to record a 3.256 department grade point average during the semester. Combined with a 3.570-grade point average during the Spring 2020 semester, the Terps have recorded the two best team average semester GPAs in school history. Fifteen teams posted a semester GPA of greater than 3.0. 

The overall cumulative department GPA has risen to a record 3.208, the ninth consecutive semester that saw the overall cumulative GPA above a 3.0. There are 15 programs that have team cumulative GPAs of greater than 3.0 as well. 

Thirty-five student-athletes graduated following the Fall semester.

It was a banner semester as 40 student-athletes posted a perfect 4.0 GPA and 188 earned Dean's List recognition. Overall, 365 student-athletes achieved Scholar-Athlete status for posting a 3.0 or better GPA. 



"Once again in the face of a pandemic, our student-athletes showed outstanding resilience as we set records for academic excellence here at Maryland in the Fall 2020 semester," said Athletic Director Damon Evans. "Our students have persevered through many challenges and performed at high levels in their classes. A tremendous factor in that success is our staff at Gossett Student-Athlete Center, as they have worked tirelessly to create a level of normalcy during these unique times. The GSAC staff is to be commended for their commitment to academics at the University of Maryland and supporting our Terrapins. The efforts of our student-athletes and staff truly indicate our One Maryland mantra as we lead boldly, provide a student-centered environment and inspire pride." 

"'Control the Controllables', was our Academic Services staff motto during the Fall 2020 semester," said Associate Athletic Director and Director of the Gossett Student-Athlete Center Brady Rourke. "Terrapin Student-Athletes endured unprecedented change and disruption to the traditional student-athlete experience, however their resolve and ability to maintain academic focus remained unchanged. Student-Athletes nor our Gossett Student-Athlete Center (GSAC) team could control the impact of the pandemic on numerous aspects of college life, however we could control our commitment to academic achievement. Our GSAC team continued offering academic services virtually including academic counseling, learning specialist support, and tutorial services. Student-Athletes attended over 1,500 virtual tutorial sessions throughout the fall semester. 

"I remain inspired by the commitment and resolve of our student-athletes, as they face adversity with passion and character. Their academic achievements fall semester reflect an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The commitment to student success by student-athletes, faculty, administration, and our athletics department during an extraordinary term, strengthens a deep feeling of Maryland Pride."

There were 13 programs posting a semester GPA of greater than 3.2 led by the gymnastics' team with a 3.595 GPA. Twelve programs now have a cumulative GPA of greater than 3.2, led by the cross country team with a 3.478 GPA.

The football program had 47 members of the Honor Roll while the men's lacrosse team had 45 Honor Roll members. Women's track and field had a department-high 28 members of the Dean's List and 11 team members posted a perfect 4.0. 

Eight programs had double-figure members of the Dean's List led by women's track and field along with men's lacrosse (21), women's lacrosse (18), field hockey (16), football (16), softball (15), gymnastics (14) and women's soccer (12).