university of maryland college park tour schedule

• Start Your Visit
• By The Numbers
• Courses of Study
• Iconic Landmarks
• Student Experience
• African-American History
• Arts at Maryland
• Research & Discovery
• Green Maryland
• Where to Eat
• Greater College Park
• Important Phone Numbers
• Local Businesses

START YOUR VISIT

Staff at the Visitor Center at The Hotel are eager to welcome you to UMD's beautiful campus. Our team of knowledgeable undergraduate students can provide you with any information you need to make your visit enjoyable and memorable. Other services in the Visitor Center give prospective students a close-up look at life on campus.

To register for any of the options below, visit go.umd.edu/visit .

TERRAPIN TOURS

Get a student-led perspective of campus, offered on most weekdays except on university holidays.

Reservations required.

MARYLAND INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attend a group session to learn more about UMD and our application process from an admission represen-tative, followed by a campus tour. Offered on most weekdays except on university holidays.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT FALL OPEN HOUSE

Talk to faculty, meet current students, take a campus tour and learn about UMD's academic and student services at our Fall Open House.

VISIT CALENDAR

In addition to providing information about tours, open houses and infor- ma tion sessions, our Visit Calendar is also a great place to learn about opportunities to connect directly with our academic programs. Reservation requirements will vary.

Staff at the Turner Hall and Thomas V. Miller, Jr Administration Building Welcome Desks want to provide a warm Terrapin greeting to all guests and visitors. Stop by our desks to receive assistance, information about our campus, a free campus map, or a visitor guide.

Conferences & Visitor Services provides tours for non-prospective undergraduate groups. This includes: Elementary and Middle School Groups, Prospective Graduate or PhD Student Groups, Business Groups, Community Groups, and Alumni.

Visit cvs.umd.edu/visitors/campustours for more information or to set up a visit!

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Can’t make it to the Visitor Center during normal business hours? Grab your phone and your walking shoes and take an audio tour of our campus’s iconic sites.

Download the Division of Student Affairs’ TERPlife app for iOS and Android at go.umd.edu/selfguide .

Office of Undergraduate Admissions Mitchell Building

301.314.TERP admissions.umd.edu

Conferences & Visitor Services

7777 Baltimore Avenue College Park 301.314.7884 cvs.umd.edu

See Our 2023 Visitor Guide

Now Available in English and Spanish

Our Campus is Your Campus 

Visiting UMD? Or, are you new to campus? View our 2023 Visitor Guide, now available in English  (print and digital) and Spanish  (digital only). Created by  Conferences & Visitor Services , the Visitor Guide offers an overview of life on campus and in Greater College Park:

• View the map of themed walking tours, such as Iconic Landmarks, Arts at Maryland, and African American History at UMD
• Find out where to eat on campus 
• Get a glimpse of the UMD student experience 
• See an overview of academic courses of study 

About Conferences & Visitor Services Conferences & Visitor Services (C&VS) is a unit in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Maryland. C&VS is a one-stop shop that coordinates campus meeting facilities and the services of university departments for conferences and events during both the summer and the academic year.  In addition, C&VS offers meeting planning and registration services to programs hosted by the University of Maryland.

Semester Calendar 2024-2025

Fall semester | 2024, winter term | 2024-25, spring semester | 2025.

See http://commencement.umd.edu for any updates.

Summer Term | 2025

All dates are subject to change. Updates and future academic calendars can be viewed at http://provost.umd.edu/calendar/ .

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Welcome Desk

Stop by the University of Maryland Conferences & Visitor Services Welcome Desk for a warm Terrapin welcome. Our friendly and informed staff is available to provide you with parking information, directions and can give you a campus map or Visitor Guide. Campus visits and tour options are also available and our Fear the Turtle sculpture, The Freshman, holds a special surprise for our young visitors.

Hours of Operation

The Welcome Desk hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Welcome Desk will also follow the University opening and closing schedule.

Please refer to the information presented below for specific dates when the Welcome Desk will be closed during the upcoming academic year.

Campus Tours

The Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building Welcome Desk

• Plan a Visit

Find out if one of the majors in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) is right for you by filling out our interest form and signing up to attend one of our upcoming virtual or in-person session .

Cmns fall prospective freshman information sessions:.

Thursday, September 12 from 4-5:30 p.m. EST (this date is completely booked) Friday, September 20 from 10-11:50 a.m. EST (this date is completely booked) Friday, October 4 from 10:30-11:50 a.m. EST Friday, October 4 from 1:30-2:50 p.m. EST (this date is completely booked)

If you need to cancel your CMNS reservation, please email [email protected]  ASAP so another family can take your spot.

CMNS sessions do not include a campus tour. Terrapin Tours and Maryland Information Sessions offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) must be booked through their site. If you need to cancel an OUA session, please contact [email protected] .

Fall Computer Science Prospective Student Workshops ( run by the CS Department )

Learn more about the Computer Science major at the University of Maryland in a 50-minute information session from academic advisors with an opportunity for a Q&A session with current Computer Science students. The in-person workshops will include a 45 minute walking tour of the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering. Workshops will take place on campus at 2 p.m. on 9/27, 10/25, and 11/8. Register here: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_aaTSxJIZZAtThMG

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VISIT & EXPLORE

Take a tour, schedule a virtual visit and watch our performances from home.

On-Campus Visits

Please join us on this virtual tour of the University of Maryland School of Music featuring our state-of-the-art facilities and highlighting music from our symphony and wind orchestras.

Tours of the UMD School of Music and The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center are offered by appointment to prospective students and their guests. To schedule an appointment, email [email protected] or call 301.405.8435.

Information Sessions and Tours of the UMD campus are offered to prospective students through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For details, call 1.800.422.5867 or consult the Visiting UMD page.

Virtual Tour

Can't make it to campus right now? Join us on this virtual tour of the UMD School of Music featuring our state-of-the-art facilities and highlighting music from our symphony and wind orchestras.

You can also learn more about our facilities at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the facilities webpage and take a virtual tour of the entire University of Maryland, College Park campus .

Virtual Visits

Have a specific question or just want to learn what being a Music Terp is all about? Schedule a virtual visit with our music admissions team!

Attend a Performance In-Person or Virtually

The UMD School of Music presents more than a hundred free and ticketed events every year at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. You can experience the performance in-person or attend virtually from the comfort of your home. Explore UMD School of Music events and performances at  theclarice.umd.edu .

Information for Visitors, Parents and Families

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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

Introducing The Nation's First Do Good Campus Transforming Idealism into Impact 

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Spanning 12 schools and colleges, Maryland offers more than 300 degree-granting programs, many of them ranked among the best in the country. Our faculty includes two Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 58 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. And our students, who include the highest achievers in the state and nation, enjoy experiences unique to our location just outside the nation’s capital, including internships, research, and leadership and service opportunities.

Schools and Colleges

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Research and Innovation

The University of Maryland is one of the world’s premier research institutions. With our strategic location and scores of partnerships with government and businesses, UMD conducts groundbreaking research on some of the biggest challenges facing our global community, including cybersecurity and terrorism, bioengineering, public health equity, food safety and climate change. We strive to discover new knowledge and put it to work through innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing economic development and transforming lives. 

The newly launched  Innovation Gateway will guide you to the resources, programs, partners, and spaces you need to activate and scale your fearless ideas into innovations that launch new ventures, catalyze growth, and advance economic development.

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At the University of Maryland, the arts, the humanities and the sciences intersect to address important societal issues and shed new light on the human experience. Our vibrant campus arts community collaborates with local and national cultural organizations such as the Phillips Collection, Kennedy Center and Folger Shakespeare Library. Student and faculty artists, designers, historians, writers and performers are exploring new media, presenting new perspectives, investigating new techniques and engaging new audiences.

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Home of the Terrapins, the University of Maryland has one of the nation’s most recognizable and successful athletics programs. More than 550 student-athletes compete each year in 20 intercollegiate sports—12 for women and eight for men. Since 2005 alone, Maryland has won 19 national championships, including NCAA titles in women’s basketball, men’s soccer, men's lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey. Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2014, UMD has won a combined 32 regular season and tournament championships. Fear the Turtle!

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Student Life

The Terp experience extends beyond classrooms, labs and studios. It encompasses residence halls and dining halls, clubs and sports, fraternities and sororities, campus events and performances, and countless off-campus destinations. Maryland touts 800-plus student organizations, dozens of prestigious living and learning communities, and countless other ways to get involved. Students here can create a unique identity and grow as individuals, even as they’re part of a close-knit and diverse community. 

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Keep Learning! Earn credits, satisfy a major requirement, and stay on track for graduation. Classes meet in person or online. Convenient 3 or 6-week sessions, May 28- August 16, 2024. Learn more at summer.umd.edu .

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News & Events

Latest news at Maryland Today

For media releases visit  UMD Right Now

Explore events on the Campus Calendar

Terps are bold, smart, curious and proud. We do good, in our communities and out in the world. We are fearless. And we are always looking to expand our ranks. Interested in becoming a University of Maryland student? This is where to start.

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Giving to Maryland

Give to maryland.

Giving back is a fearless Terp tradition, and there are many ways you can not only keep it alive, but also make an instant impact. 

Support the Clark Challenge for the Maryland Promise Scholarship and double your impact through the Clark Challenge.

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Information Sessions & Tours

Information sessions offer prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the A. James Clark School of Engineering.

Virtual Information Sessions

All prospective first-year and transfer students are invited to join us for a virtual information session about the A. James Clark School of Engineering.  All sessions include an overview of our majors, minors, research opportunities, student services, and more. Sessions run approximately for one hour and do not include an in-person tour . They are conducted by Clark School Ambassadors, current engineering students within the College, who will be able to answer your questions about the admissions process, student life, and all things in between!  Meet a few of our Clark School Ambassadors .

Prospective transfer students are encouraged to learn more about the transfer admissions process .

• Saturday, October 5th at 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12th at 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 26th at 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 9th at 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 23rd at 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 7th at 12:00 p.m.

In-person Facilities Tours

Interested in attending an in-person tour of a few of our engineering facilities? Register for one of the dates listed below.  All tours will run approximately for an hour.    We cannot guarantee that a specific departmental lab will be available on the day of your tour . Additionally, it is highly encouraged that you attend a virtual information session prior to participating in an in-person engineering facilities tour.

All prospective students are also invited to join us for Meet Maryland Engineering on Friday, October 18, 2024. You'll have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with current engineering students and staff from all of our Clark School departments as well as our Student Affairs and Academic Success Programs . Learn more about joining the Clark School, our majors, student support programs, scholarships, and student life. Engineering facilities tours will also be offered throughout the event.

Due to capacity restrictions of the labs, we ask that you adhere to the visitor limit of two persons per family (i.e. student plus one additional guest).  

• Monday, September 30th at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, September 30th at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 4th at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, October 4th at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 14th at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 21st at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, October 21st at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 25th at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, October 25th at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 28th at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, October 28th at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 1st at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, November 1st at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 4th at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, November 4th at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, November 8th at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, November 11th at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 15th at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, November 15th at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 18th at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, November 18th at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 22nd at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, November 22nd at 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, December 2nd at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 6th at 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m.

Interested in attending an in-person tour of a few of our engineering facilities? Register for one of the dates listed below. Tours run approximately for an hour.  Most Clark School tours include visits to Terrapin Works labs as well as department labs, when available.  We cannot guarantee that a specific lab will be available on the day of your tour.

• Tuesday, July 12th at 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 14th at 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 19th at 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 21st at 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 26th at 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 28th at 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, August 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
• Thursday, August 4th at 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 16th at 9:00 a.m.

All visitors on campus are expected to abide by the UMD campus health and safety guidelines. Please review these guidelines before coming to campus. More information will also be provided in the confirmation email sent after submitting a registration form.  These tours do not include an information session. All information sessions are virtual and if you are interested in joining a session, you must complete a separate registration form, listed above.  You can also view pre-recorded presentations about the Clark School and our departments.

If you are in need of accessibility accomodations, please contact us at [email protected] .  Any additional questions, inquiries, and cancellations can also be emailed to this address.

Fall Welcome Events

Get ready for an amazing fall welcome.

Fall Welcome will run from Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25, 2024, and it’s packed with exciting activities and events. Enjoy movie nights, trivia, game nights, yoga, fitness programs, affinity group socials, fairs, and so much more! Explore the schedule below and stay tuned for event descriptions. 

Please note: Schedule is subject to change. Check back regularly for the latest updates!

Monday, August 19

International Student Welcome & Social 7:00–8:00 p.m. Annapolis Hall Multipurpose Room Co-Sponsored by International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS)

Thursday, August 22

Floor/Building Dinners See RA for exact meeting time and location Start at Residence Hall; travel to the nearby dining hall

BioFIRE Welcome 6:00–7:30 p.m. Nyumburu Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room - The Stamp Student Union Presented by BioFIRE *Required for incoming BioFIRE students*

UMD Women’s Soccer vs American 7:00 p.m. Ludwig Field

Scholars Under the Lights 7:30–9:00 p.m. Bob “The Turtle” Smith Stadium Presented by College Park Scholars *Required for incoming College Park Scholars students*

Flexus & Virtus Ice Cream Social 7:30–9:00 p.m. Kim Engineering Building Rotunda Presented by Flexus & Virtus Living-Learning Programs *Required for incoming Flexus & Virtus students*

Carillon Welcome Ice Cream Social 7:30–8:30 p.m. Denton Community Quad Presented by Carillon Communities *Required for incoming Carillon students*

Honors Convocation 7:30–8:45 p.m. Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Presented by the Honors College *Required for incoming Honors College Students*

Game Night 9:00–11:00 p.m. Cambridge Community Center & Prince Frederick Seminar Wing Co-Sponsored by Terps After Dark

Movie: The Fall Guy 9:00 p.m. Hoff Theater, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by Student Entertainment Events (SEE)

Ultimate Frisbee 11:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. McKeldin Mall Co-Sponsored by the Maryland Ultimate Women’s Club

Friday, August 23

TerpZone 10:00–1:00 a.m. The Stamp Student Union

RA Meet and Greets See RA for exact meeting time and location Various Locations

New Student Welcome 5:30–7:30 p.m. Xfinity Center *Dinner will be provided at the arena / wear your community t-shirt*

Mighty Sound of Maryland: Open Practice 7:00–8:00 p.m. SECU Stadium - Enter at Gate E

VIP Night at the University Book Center 7:30–9:00 p.m. University Book Center, The Stamp Presented by the University Book Center

Terp Bingo 9:00–11:00 p.m. Colony Ballroom, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by Terps After Dark

RHArcade 9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom and Grand Ballroom Lounge, The Stamp Presented by the Residence Hall Association (RHA) Co-Sponsored by Terps After Dark

Saturday, August 24

UMD African American Landmark Self-Guided Tour All Day University of Maryland Campus

Park Run - Community 5K 9:00 a.m. ( pre-registration required ) Paint Branch Trail at Acredale Park, near the north end of campus ( see directions ) Presented by College Park parkrun

Bend and Bagels: Yoga Led By a Terp Alum 10:00–11:30 a.m. Orem Alumni Hall, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Presented by the University of Maryland Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC)

Outdoor Aquatic Center Pools Open 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pool Deck Open 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. West End of the Eppley Recreation Center

Terps with Disabilities Welcome 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. In-Person Location: Atrium, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the Disability Cultural Center, Department of Resident Life and TerrapinSTRONG In partnership with President's Commission on Disability Issues, Accessibility and Disability Services, SUCCEEDS, SIGNA, DICE, EmployABILITY Program, and UMD Disability Affinity Group

TerpZone 12:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. The Stamp Student Union

FreeFest 1:00–3:00 p.m. McKeldin Mall

FreshCon 2024 2:00–6:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom, The Stamp Presented by the Student Success Leadership Council (SSLC), University of Maryland Black Alumni Network, and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4 3:30 p.m. Hoff Theater, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by Student Entertainment Events (SEE)

Glow Mini Golf + Games for Transfer Student Welcome 6:00–8:00 p.m. Charles Carroll & Benjamin Banneker Rooms, The Stamp Presented by the Office of Orientation & Transition and Transfer & Off-Campus Student Life

Welcome to the B1G Show 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Gates Open) SECU Stadium Presented by Resident Life, Intercollegiate Athletics, the Residence Hall Association (RHA), The Pride, and SAAC Wear RED for the class photo

Turtle Painting @ Studio A 9:00–11:30 p.m. Studio A, The Stamp Student Union Presented by Studio A

Late Night Terp Thing 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.  The Stamp Student Union Co-Sponsored by Terps After Dark View Late Night Terp Thing schedule

SEE Presents: Moonlit Music Concert 10:00 p.m. Nyumburu Amphitheater, The Stamp Presented by Student Entertainment Events (SEE)

Movie: Pitch Perfect with BINGO! 10:30 p.m. Hoff Theater, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by Student Entertainment Events (SEE)

Sunday, August 25

IKEA Shopping Shuttles 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The Stamp Student Union (TBD) to IKEA College Park *Shuttles will provide transport to and from the IKEA store

SWANA (Southwest Asian & North African) Terps Welcome 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Charles Carroll Room, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy, Department of Resident Life, & TerrapinSTRONG

TerpZone 12:00–6:00 p.m. The Stamp Student Union

UMD Field Hockey vs William & Mary 12:00 p.m. Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex

STAMP Art Collection Tour 1:00–2:00 p.m. Stamp Gallery, 1220 The Stamp Student Union Presented by the Stamp Gallery

ClarkLEAD 1:00–4:30 p.m. The Hotel at the University of Maryland Presented by the A. James Clark School of Engineering *Required for All First-Year Engineering Students*

Multiracial & Transracial Adoptee Terps Welcome 1:30–2:30 p.m. Charles Carroll Room, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy, Department of Resident Life, & TerrapinSTRONG

Native & Indigenous Terps Welcome 3:30–4:30 p.m. Charles Carroll Room, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy, Department of Resident Life, & TerrapinSTRONG

Movie: The Fall Guy 3:30 p.m. Hoff Theater, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by Student Entertainment Events (SEE)

Smith Freshmen Convocation & Welcome 4:00 p.m. The Stamp Student Union Sponsored by the Robert H. Smith School of Business

Play at La Plata & RecWellcome 4:00–10:00 p.m. Eppley Recreation Center & La Plata Beach Presented by University Recreation & Wellness

Find Your Way Tours 5:00–7:00 p.m. Tours Depart from McKeldin Library Plaza

UMD Women's Soccer vs James Madison 5:00 p.m. Ludwig Field

Set Your Vision Garden Labyrinth Walk 6:30–7:30 p.m. Labyrinth at the Chapel Garden of Reflection and Remembrance Presented by the Memorial Chapel

UMD Men's Soccer vs Georgetown 7:45 p.m. Ludwig Field

Monday, August 26

Back to School Bagels with Maryland Hillel 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. McKeldin Mall Sponsored by Maryland Hillel

College Park Scholars Convocation 7:00–8:00 p.m. Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Presented by College Park Scholars *Required for incoming College Park Scholars students*

Tuesday, August 27

Quelcome 2:00–5:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Department of Resident Life, & TerrapinSTRONG. Connect with other LGBTQ+ Terps and learn about campus resources!

Hillel’s Welcome Back BBQ 5:00–7:00 p.m. Maryland Hillel, 7612 Mowatt Lane Sponsored by Maryland Hillel

Wednesday, August 28

Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi American (APIDA) Terps Welcome 12:00–2:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy, Department of Resident Life, & TerrapinSTRONG

Latine Terps Welcome 1:00–3:00 p.m. Colony Ballroom, The Stamp Co-Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy, Department of Resident Life, & TerrapinSTRONG

Campus Resources - Hours of Operation

Thursday, August 22 - 4:00–9:00 p.m.

Friday, August 23 - 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 24 - 8:00 a.m–9:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 25 - 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Friday, August 23 - 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 24 - 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 25 - 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Please go to dining.umd.edu/hours-locations for more information

Thursday, August 22 - 5:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

Friday, August 23 - 5:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 24 - 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 25 - 10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 22 - 5:00–10:00 p.m.

Friday, August 23 - 5:00–10:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 24 - 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 25 - 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Accommodations

If you are in need of any accommodations at an event, please let us know at least one week prior to the event. Please contact Dan Hairfield at [email protected] .

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Visiting University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) depends on a number of factors, including the season, your schedule, and a lot of uncontrollable variables. We recommend you visit University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) twice if you’re serious about enrolling – at least one visit should be when students are on campus and school is in session. Be sure to take note of the town of College Park as well. Remember that College Park is also catering to 26889 students, so think critically about whether the community would feel too big or too small for your personal liking.

Where do families stay when they visit University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)?

The University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) admissions office likely has a list of accommodations they recommend. In addition to that list, consult the CampusReel VR feature to explore hotels nearby in College Park. For your convenience, below is a list of hotels to consider and that you can also preview in CampusReel VR.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Park-University Area at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• The Hotel at The University of Maryland at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Best Western Plus College Park Hotel at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95) at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Howard Johnson by Wyndham College Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Residence Inn by Marriott Greenbelt at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Quality Inn at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Econo Lodge at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Cambria Hotel College Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Beautiful Home - UMD NASA Archives at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Super 8 by Wyndham College Park Wash DC Area at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Anthony's Bed and Breakfast 2 at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Hampton Inn College Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Cherry Hill Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Silver Springs at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Budget Inn at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Courtyard by Marriott Greenbelt at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Days Inn by Wyndham College Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott College Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Red Roof Inn Washington, DC - College Park at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)

What do families do in College Park when they visit University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)?

It depends but there are a variety of activities and things to do in and around College Park. We recommend using the virtual immersion tab on CampusReel to take a tour at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) and see for yourself how the student make use of College Park.

What buildings should I look at when I visit University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)?

For your convenience, below is a list of all buildings that you can visit from CampusReel. We encourage you to compare you experience of the buildings on CampusReel with your in-person visit if you decide to take one.

• Stamp Union Program Council at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• RecWell Artificial Turf Field at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Fraternity Fields at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• The Coffee Bar at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Hornbake Plaza at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• McKeldin Library at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Point of Failure at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• South Campus Dining Hall at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Tawes Plaza Garden at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• University of Maryland University College at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• La Plata Beach at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• McKeldin Mall at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Robert H. Smith School of Business at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Adele H. Stamp Student Union at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Frederick Douglass Square at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• The Graduate School at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Jim Henson Memorial at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Testudo at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)
• Eppley Recreation Center at University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)

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• Visit to Penn State University (PSU)

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