While attending the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), our graduating students collectively contribute over 4,000 hours of community service on average. Many UMSOD student clubs participate in service initiatives with community partners throughout Maryland. 

The Dean’s Awards for Community Service & Engagement were established by students and the Dean to recognize and promote dedication to community service and engagement among students at the UMSOD.

The Office of Student Affairs oversees these awards and works closely with the Student Government Association’s (SGA) Community Service Chairs to coordinate updates as necessary.

Award timeframe & details:

• The Dean’s Awards for Community Service & Engagement will be given during the spring semester of your senior year.
• DDS and DHYG students who average 15 hours of community service per semester will be awarded the Dean's Award for Community Service.
• DDS and DHYG students who average 25 hours of community service per semester will be awarded the Dean's Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Process to submit hours:

Dental Students

• Submit hours to your class Community Service Chair within two weeks of the completed activity by using the Dean-Community Service Award Hours Form.
• You will be able to view their official recorded hours but will not have the ability to make edits.
• Graduating students (D4s) should ensure any outstanding hours are submitted no later than March 1.

Dental Class & SGA Community Service Chairs

• Class Community Service Chairs will manage their respective class spreadsheets and share updates with the SGA community service chairs monthly.
• The SGA Community Service Chairs will update the official list on a monthly basis and share the master list with the Office of Student Affairs.  

Dental Hygiene Students

• Dental Hygiene students submit fall and spring hours in their spring semester only to the Community Service-Learning Course Director of DHYG 423. Those hours are reported to the Office of Student Affairs.