Fall Welcome Events

Floor/Building Dinners
See RA for each time
Dining Hall

Honors Global Communities Ice Cream Social
3:00 p.m.
Dorchester Hall
Hosted by Honors Global Communities Living Learning Program

BioFire Welcome Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Location TBD

Scholars Under the Lights
7:00 p.m.
Bob “The Turtle” Smith Stadium

Carillon Ice Cream Social
7:00 p.m.
Denton Community Quad

Flexus & Virtus Welcome
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Iribe Center 1116

Game Night
8:30–11:00 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center & Prince Frederick Hall

An exciting evening full of friendly competition from a wide variety of different games and trivia!

Ultimate Frisbee
10:00 p.m.
McKeldin Mall
Co-sponsored by UMD Women’s Ultimate

Join your fellow Terps as we play ultimate under the stars.

College Park Scholars Service Day
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Honors Global Communities - The Amazing Race
8:30 a.m.

Interdisciplinary Business Honors DC Trip
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

BioFIRE Student Welcome Retreat
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Flexus & Virtus Picnic
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Martin Hall Patio

RA Meet and Greets
See RA for Meeting Time & Location

Get to know your peers on your floor, grab dinner together, and then get ready to head to the B1G Show!

Welcome to the B1G Show
7:45–9:30 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Gates Open)
SECU Stadium
Co-Sponsored by Maryland Athletics, the Residence Hall Association, Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland Alumni Association

This is your official welcome to the Terrapin community with President Pines, student leaders, and Maryland Athletics! Learn the songs, cheers, and traditions and participate in the Class of 2029 photo on the football field.

Wear your RED community t-shirt for the class photo!

Stamp Extravanaganza
9:30–11:30 p.m.
1st Floor and Food Court, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Hosted by Adele H. Stamp Student Union

Enjoy a variety of activities from karaoke to crafting to games and more!

Terp Bingo
10:00–11:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association

Join us for a traditional bingo hall experience with prizes to help you settle into the residence halls and start building your collection of Terp gear. Free to join and opportunities to win both through rounds of bingo and raffles throughout the event.

Bend & Bagels
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Orem Hall - Riggs Alumni Center
Hosted by University of Maryland Alumni Association

Join the UMD Alumni Association for morning yoga and breakfast provided by Panera after the session!

Honors Convocation
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Dekelboum, The Clarice

Field Hockey vs. Stanford
12:00 p.m.
Maryland Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex

FreeFest
1:00–3:00 p.m.
McKeldin Mall
Co-sponsored by IKEA College Park, South Campus Commons & Courtyards

Our signature Fall Welcome resource fair, where you’ll connect with campus services and local community partners who are all here to help you thrive. Enjoy a live DJ, mini golf, games, free goodies, and more!

FreshCon 2025
2:00–6:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs

Hoff Movie (Hunger Games)
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

May the odds be ever in your favor as you participate in our BINGO version of the movie with a chance to win some great prizes!

Set Your Vision Labyrinth Walk
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Memorial Chapel Garden
Hosted by the Memorial Chapel

Set your vision for the new school year as you walk the meditative Labyrinth at the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance.  Journal in the garden against a backdrop of dream-filled music. Take part in a calming art activity. Labyrinth facilitators will introduce you to this meaning-making space.

Men’s Soccer vs. Bucknell
7:30 p.m.
Ludwig Field
Show your University ID at the student gate to enjoy the match.

University Book Center Welcome Event
7:30–9:00 p.m.
University Book Center, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Hosted by the University Book Center

Stop by the University Book Center for deals on Terp gear and other fun activities to ring in the start of the year!

Cosmic Bowling
8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
TerpZone

Turtle Painting at Studio A
8:00–11:00 p.m.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union

Late Night Terp Thing
9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union

A fun filled night of activities including inflatable games, mini golf, arts and crafts, trivia, ice cream from the Maryland Dairy, and so much more!

Hoff Movie (Knives Out)
10:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

Any of them could’ve done it, and any of you could go home with awesome prizes by participating in our BINGO version of this movie.

Moonlit Music
10:00–11:30 p.m.
Nyumburu Amphitheater
Hosted by Student Entertainment Events

Enjoy live music under the stars.

Park Run - Community 5K
9:00 a.m.
Paint Branch Trail (4289 Metzerott Rd) at Acredale Park

This free, fun, and friendly weekly event open to all is a great way for students to step outside the UMD campus and get to know College Park’s beautiful trails and vibrant community. Registration is free but not required for participation.

Maryland Football vs. FAU
12:00 p.m.
SECU Stadium

To get your student ticket to the game, go to the Maryland Athletics ticketing page. Tickets to this first home game will be available starting August 13th.

Cosmic Bowling
8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
TerpZone
Hosted by TerpZone

Text Quest
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union

Kick off your semester with a campus adventure! Join STAMP's Text Quest: Welcome to UMD Edition—an interactive, text-based scavenger hunt that will guide you to iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and essential campus resources.

Your first clue drops at 8 p.m. near the STAMP Food Court — no check-in required! Follow the trail of clues to win prizes, discover fun facts, and meet fellow Terps along the way.

Text TERPSAFTERDARK to 71444 to join the quest. It’s the perfect way to get to know UMD—one text at a time!

Room Decor Crafts at Studio A
8:00–11:00 p.m.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Hosted by Studio A

Hoff Movie (Hunger Games)
8:30–11:00 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

May the odds be ever in your favor as you participate in our BINGO version of the movie with a chance to win some great prizes!

Poster Sale
9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
TerpZone & Activities Room

Women’s Soccer vs. Florida
12:00 p.m.
Ludwig Field

Show your University ID at the student gate to enjoy the match.

ClarkLEAD Welcome
1:30–4:00 p.m.
The Hotel

Field Hockey vs. Villanova
2:00 p.m.
Maryland Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex

Testudo Beach
2:00–5:00 p.m.
La Plata Beach 

Have some fun in the sun featuring lawn games, a live DJ, swag items, and a snow cone truck. Come play volleyball, lay out on the grass, kick a soccer ball, and meet new people!

Hoff Movie (Wicked)
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

Everyone deserves a chance to fly, and you deserve a chance to see our screening of Wicked at the Hoff Theatre!

RecWell Climbing Wall
4:00–8:00 p.m.
Eppley Recreation Center
Hosted by RecWell

Climb your way up UMD's 55-foot tall freestanding climbing wall - one of the tallest on the East Coast! Be sure to bring your student ID with you for access to the facility.

Shipley Showdown
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Bob “The Turtle” Smith Stadium
Co-hosted by UMD’s Club Baseball and Softball teams

Take on Minute-to-Win-It challenges, bounce around in Bubble Soccer, and get unprecedented stadium access with Testudo. Compete in our Home Run Derby, featuring an exciting “Anything But a Bat” Challenge. Prizes and raffles available – anyone can win!

RecWell’s Pool Party
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Outdoor Aquatic Center
Hosted by RecWell

Outdoor Movie (How to Train Your Dragon)
8:30–11:00 p.m.
McKeldin Mall
Hosted by Student Entertainment Events

The legend is real - you can see the brand new How to Train Your Dragon movie for free under the stars on McKeldin Mall!

Find Your Way Tours
11:00 a.m.
Atrium, Adele H. Stamp Student Union 

Get acclimated to the campus and learn from current students on how to find your classes before day one.

Hoff Movie (Wicked)
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

Everyone deserves a chance to fly, and you deserve a second chance to see our screening of Wicked at the Hoff Theatre!

First Floor Meetings
7:00 p.m.
In Residence Halls

Meet with your RA to discuss floor expectations, building policies, and getting ready for a great year living on campus.

Men’s Soccer vs. St. Francis
7:00 p.m.
Ludwig Field

Show your University ID at the student gate to enjoy the match.