Fall Welcome Events

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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