Terrapins Connect

What is Terrapins Connect?
Get Started
Setting up your account is quick and easy! Once you do so, you'll be able to network, become a mentor, participate in group discussions, and much more!
- Go to the Terrapins Connect homepage.
- Click the "Join Our Community" button.
- Select a signup method (ex. LinkedIn, Email, SSO)
- Choose your User Type (ex. "Mentor, Mentee, Faculty/Staff, Partner)
- Fill out your background info(If you use LinkedIn, your information will auto-populate!)
- Sign the Code of Conduct.
You may need to wait for an admin to approve your account. If that's the case, you’ll receive an email once your account has been approved.
Signup FAQs:
- I seem to have a duplicate account...what do I do?
- I'm having trouble connecting LinkedIn - help!
- I connected to LinkedIn, but not all my info is transferring. Why?
- Why do you ask for so many LinkedIn permissions? I don't want to give you access to my account!
- How do I verify my email during signup?
- I'm stuck in signup and I don't know why!
- How long do I have to wait for account approval?
My Profile is Created.. Now What?!
Browse your network
Scroll through profiles or use the search and filter bar on the right side of the screen to narrow your search. You can filter by location, major, industry or even help topic.
When you've found someone to connect with, click the green "Let's Connect" button to send a message or request a meeting. Or, if they have a green circle next to their picture, that means they are currently online. Click the blue “Let’s Chat” button to instantly start a conversation.
Join a group
Groups allow you to connect with others who share your interests. They're typically communities focused on particular topics or interest areas, such as "Women in Tech" or "Digital Design." You can join a group to access select resources, network with members, and participate in group discussions! Looking to start a group? Great! Email Ellie Geraghty(ellieg@umd.edu), Manager of Alumni Career Programs to learn more.
Participate in the Discussion
- When did you graduate? What was your favorite memory at UMD?
- What do you have to offer?
- What do you hope to gain from this community?
Manage your settings
- Notifications: Control when and how you’re getting information from Terrapins Connect. Do you want an email when someone messages you on the platform? Or a text? Or both?
- Privacy: Manage how your profile can be seen by others.
- Availability: Decide your meeting availability with others in the community. You may choose if you are available and how many people contact you in one month.
- Account: Change your email address, password, or if needed, delete your account here.
- Manage your Calendar: Configure your calendar settings & preferences for your scheduled meetings. Here, you have the option to privately sync your calendar to show availability.
- Matching Quiz: Update your matching quiz to get recommended users for connections.