@jibler you are right that the big name companies do tend to favor upperclassmen, but if you check out the startup companies, they are more open to strong students at all levels…there is also a career fair just for start-up companies…
Start Up Career & Internship Fair 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5265