The University of Maryland College Park is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland (USM) which is comprised of 11 campuses, about 70 centers and institutes, and three other research and public service institutes. Each institution has its own programs and expertise. Unlike other state systems, USM consists of multiple schools rather than one school with multiple campuses. If you did not find information about a program of interest in our web pages, please visit the USM web site for information and programs at our sister institutions. Bowie State University