Research Opportunities

Marymount strongly encourages students to engage in original research under the guidance of faculty mentors. This is part of the University’s emphasis on inquiry learning, helping students become active participants in their own education.

Marymount’s DISCOVER Program oversees the University’s annual Student Research Conference, during which projects are presented to the campus community. Through DISCOVER, students who conduct research can receive funding to travel to regional and national conferences to share their work as well. The DISCOVER Center also facilitates summer research opportunities.

And don’t forget the unique resources of Washington, D.C! Students can conduct research at such locations as

In addition, Marymount is a member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which allows students to take courses at any of the other 13 member institutions and to borrow books from their libraries. Member institutions include Georgetown University, The George Washington University, The Catholic University of America, and the Corcoran College of Art and Design. For a full list, visit www.consortium.org.