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
Saturday, October 4
Monsters University
7:00—9:00 p.m.
Hoff Theater, The Stamp
Co-sponsored by Terps After Dark, SEE, and Family Weekend
School never looked this scary. Enjoy this Pixar classic as part of a collaboration between Terps After Dark and Family Weekend.
Thursday, October 16
Haunted House
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, The Stamp
Join SEE for their annual Haunted House. Line up early—if you dare—to be absolutely terrified!
Tuesday, October 21
Denton Community Autumn Fest
5:00—7:00 p.m.
Denton Quad
Enjoy fall treats, crafts, candy and much more!
Wednesday, October 22
Harvest Festival
5:00—8:00 p.m.
251 North & South Campus Dining Hall
Sponsored by Dining Services
Enjoy the best of the fall season outside 251 North and the South Campus Dining Hall with special treats by Dining Services and pumpkin painting.
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
3:00—5:00 p.m.
Washington Quad
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!
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.