Find Your Squad
Meet, mingle, & make some new friends!
Find Your Squad is a Res Life initiative dedicated to building a strong, inclusive community by helping students connect through fun and engaging events.
Whether you're new to campus or looking to expand your circle, these activities are designed to foster friendships, create lasting memories, and make everyone feel at home at UMD.
Upcoming Events
South Campus Livin'
Friday, October 24
1:00—5:00 p.m.
South Campus Commons 1
Tour the wide variety of housing options on South Campus including South Campus Commons and South Hill, Leonardtown suites, and apartments. Leave feeling better prepared to select your room for next year! Interested in attending? Let us know by filling out the South Campus Livin' Interest Form.
Thursday, October 23
Party in the Dining Hall (Karaoke)
8:30—11:00 p.m.
South Campus Dining Hall
Co-sponsored by Terps After Dark and Dining Services
Join us at the South Campus Dining Hall for an evening of late night treats and karaoke!
Friday, October 24
South Campus Living
1:00—5:00 p.m.
South Campus Commons 1
Tour the wide variety of housing options on South Campus including South Campus Commons and South Hill, Leonardtown suites, and apartments. Leave feeling better prepared to select your room for next year!
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday Night Lights
7:00 p.m.
SECU Stadium
"Feel the need... The need for speed." Watch the Top Gun: Maverick with your fellow Terps!
Wednesday, October 29
Heritageland Halloween Fest
6:30—8:30 p.m.
Heritage Plaza
Enjoy fall treats, photo ops, ghost hunt, crafts and costume contest!
Wednesday, October 29
Pumpkin Palooza
8:30 p.m.
Leonardtown Community Center
Enjoy pumpkin painting, DIY stuffed animals, fall treats and hot beverage bar!
Friday, October 31
Homecoming Food Truck Festival
12:00—4:00 p.m.
Memorial Chapel Lot
Co-sponsored by UMD Homecoming
Celebrate Homecoming and Halloween with some of the best food trucks of the College Park area, including Filipino Barbecue, Mexican, Trinidadian, and more! Enjoy the variety of delicious choices and then hang out over at McKeldin Mall at the Terp Carnival.
Friday, October 31
Terp Carnival
2:00—7:00 p.m.
McKeldin Mall
Sponsored by Stamp Student Union and UMD Homecoming
Get ready for an afternoon of high-energy fun at the Homecoming Terp Carnival! Join us for an unforgettable celebration featuring games, inflatables, food trucks, music, giveaways, fireworks, and all the Terp spirit you can handle.
In The News
📸 Credit: Riley Nicole Sims
March 6, 2025
New Res Life Initiative Helps Students ‘Find Their Squad’
Resident Life’s Find Your Squad initiative is helping Terps connect through fun and relaxed social events—see how students are building community and making campus feel like home!
Need some additional support?
Reach out to your RA to talk. Also, visit the Mental Health and Well-Being website for more resources.