Congratulations on your transfer to the University of Maryland! We're excited for you to join the campus community.
Due to the high demand of current students and incoming freshmen, we are not able to predict if rooms will be available for transfer students for Fall 2026. See the How It Works section below for details.
We also encourage transfer students to visit the off-campus housing website for additional resources.
Key Dates
| May | June | July | August |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15: Update regarding your housing status; May 30: Deadline for disability and medical accommodation requests | June 15: Update regarding your housing status | July 15: Update regarding your housing status | August 15: Update regarding your housing status |
How It Works
Spaces on campus are in high demand from incoming freshmen and eligible returning students. This means we are not able to predict if rooms will be available for transfer students for Fall 2026.
If you are interested in being considered for on-campus housing, we encourage transfer students to complete the 2026-2027 Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement as soon as possible to be eligible to live on campus. Once submitted, your completed Agreement will be placed on a waiting list for residence hall housing. On May 15, we will provide the first update to your housing status letting you know if spaces have come available.
- Step 1: Submit your Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement
Complete your Agreement. - Step 2: Confirm your enrollment & register for orientation
- Step 3: Complete Your Profile and file any medical accommodations with Accessibility and Disability services
- Step 4: Check your housing status and email updates at least monthly.
You will learn your housing assignment and roommate information in mid-July. You can connect with and get to know your roommate and begin planning for residence hall move-in! - Step 5: Check the Off-Campus Housing Website
There are many resources to assist you in case you are not able to secure on-campus housing.
Application Instructions
Students may submit the Housing Agreement before accepting admission to the University. Login to your Housing Portal to access the Housing Agreement. If you've already started filling out an application, you may return and finish the agreement.
The application requires students to their personal and emergency contact information, indicate a desire for a disability accommodation, answer questions about living preferences, agree to the Agreement's terms and conditions, and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee (unless granted a fee waiver from Undergraduate Admissions). If your housing agreement is removed from the waitlist and you become eligible to receive housing, you may cancel your housing agreement before July 1, 2026, without a financial penalty.
Please note your Directory ID and password become active approximately 24 hours after your electronic admission notice is delivered. You will need this to access the housing application site.
Information Update
Complete or verify your contact information.
Preferred Name
By providing your preferred FIRST name, we will use this information when communicating with you electronically and in person. Please only use your preferred given name in this field.
For example, if your name is Julian Smith, but you go by Jules, please list your preferred name as “Jules” in this field, NOT “Jules Smith.”
Criminal Conviction
Pursuant to Maryland law, the university may make inquiries into and consider information about a student’s criminal history for certain purposes, including making decisions regarding access to campus residency.
Housing Accommodations
You are responsible for notifying the university of any considerations for a disability, chronic health condition, or other medical or personal issue(s) that have a bearing on your residence hall housing assignment. The Accessibility and Disability Service office determines eligibility. To begin the accommodations request process, visit the ADS portal.
Dining Plan
All residents must initially select a dining plan in order to submit this agreement. Students assigned to a kitchen-equipped apartment may cancel their dining plan via the Dining Services website.
Gender Preferences
Choose your preferred option regarding the genders on your floor or building.
Gender inclusive housing
All students are eligible to participate in gender-inclusive housing, but you must opt-in to the program. All of our residence halls are mixed-gender living environments except for one hall. On your housing application, you will need to select "Yes, I am interested in participating in gender-inclusive housing."
This roommate option allows you to be considered for housing without regard to gender. It is focused on creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where students can live together regardless of sex, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Housing Options
Consider your preference to live near Hillel Dining or in a substance-free environment, have limited male visitation, and/or live in a triple or quad room with lower room rates.
Roommate Profile
This information will be shared with potential roommates during the Roommate Finder process.
Requesting a roommate
You can search for and request a roommate using the Roommate Finder process. You will only be able to view fellow transfer students through the Roommate Finder tool.
The Housing Agreement provides an opportunity for you to tell a bit about yourself so that other students with similar preferences (or lifestyles) to yours can use the roommate matching tool to find other similar students.
Once you find a student you would like to live with, we recommend reaching out to that student. Both you and your roommate will need to mutually confirm one another within the Housing Portal.
Randomly assigned roommate
If you choose not to use Roommate Finder, our team will assign a roommate based on your roommate profile. Remember, many Terps choose to be randomly assigned a roommate, so it’s perfectly fine if you don’t have a specific person in mind! This option allows you to embrace new experiences and make unexpected connections.
Roommate agreement
We have created a roommate agreement that includes topics to help roommates and suite/apartment mates better understand each other's needs, beliefs and expectations. The roommate agreement is a guideline for a respectful and fun living environment. You will complete the plan together and review it with your RA.
SMS Texting
You may opt-in to text message notifications to include a one-time text message as well as two-way texting or chatting.
Additional Information
This section allows you to provide information regarding your gender, pronouns, and T-shirt size. Providing this information is optional.
Terms & Conditions
This final section allows you the opportunity to review Agreement terms regarding living in the residence halls at the University of Maryland.
How we make assignments
Housing Assignments are based on a variety of factors, including Living-Learning Programs, roommate preferences, accommodation requests, and space availability.
Changes to room assignment
The room reassignment process is available in mid-September. You will receive an email with details about how to request a room change when our team can begin offering assignment changes.
Additional Resources
Housing Rates
We offer a differentiated rate structure based on style, room type, and amenities, making housing costs more equitable and affordable for students and families.
Dining Options
Learn about the dining plans, halls, and other food options on campus.
Tips for Success
Find tips for roommate success, decorating your room, and more!
Explore Your New Home
Explore our traditional residence halls, apartments and suites with photos and 360 virtual tours