FAQ

I would like to be added to the listserv. How can that happen?
Sign up for our listserv to receive emails by filling out this form.

I would like to be removed from the listserv. How can that happen?
Email presidentewbumcp@gmail.com with the subject line “Remove from Listserv.” In the body, include your name and the email address you subscribed to the listserv under.

I am interested in joining EWB. What do I need to do?
Just show up! We have general body meetings at the start and end of every semester where we will discuss our current projects and ways for new members to get involved, but you can show up to any project at any time if you are interested! Click here for project meeting times. Please feel free to contact any executive board member if you have any questions.

I haven’t been able to make it to a meeting. Is it too late to join?
It is never too late to be involved in our chapter. We always have projects going on in different phases of completion, and there is always ways a person can contribute.

Do I have to be an engineering major or interested in engineering specifically to join?
No, all potential members are welcome, as long as you are interested in working on a team to create change through sustainable projects!

Are graduate students allowed to participate or is it more of an undergraduate experience?
Graduate students are allowed and encouraged to participate!

What should I do if I want to attend one of the trips?
Attend project meetings and get involved in EWB-UMD. Project Leads choose their travel teams based on member dedication, involvement, and skills. EWB-UMD covers airfare while students are required to cover in-country expenses including housing/food/visa/immunization.