Spring 2026
Saturday, January 24
New Student and Family Welcome Reception
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Atrium, Stamp Student Union
New spring residence hall students and their families are invited to join us for the spring welcome reception. You will meet staff and other new Terps and learn more about important university resources. New on-campus Terps will also complete the Dining Services biometric scan for dining hall access. Light refreshment and fun will be had!
Meet & Greets
4:00 p.m.
Community-specific locations (see below)
Get your official welcome from your community team! Meet other new students and learn about the foundations of your residential building and community. Afterwards, you will go to dinner together at one of our wonderful dining halls.
Community Welcome Events
Evening, various (for time & location, see your RA)
Connect with your community for unique social events! Each community will host its own experience, including games, karaoke, arts & crafts, and more. Look for more information about your community time and location either through your RA or promotions within your building.
Sunday, January 25
Due to inclement weather, Winter Welcome events on Sunday, January 25 have been canceled. Touch base with your RA to learn more about possible building or community programs that may be planned.
RA Meet and Greets
Cambridge Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center, Room 1100
Ellicott Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
La Plata Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)
*For Ellicott Hall, La Plata Hall, and Hagerstown Hall residents
Denton Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
Denton MPR, Easton Lobby Classroom, Elkton Lobby Fishbowl Lounge
Heritage Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
Johnson-Whittle Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR), Pyon-Chen Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR), Oakland Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)
North Hill Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
Prince Frederick Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR): For Prince Frederick, Wicomico, Caroline, Carroll residents
Queen Anne's Multipurpose Room (MPR): For Worcester, Dorchester, Anne Arundel, Queen Anne's, Somerset, St. Mary's residents
South Hill Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
Annapolis Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)
*For Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Talbot, and Washington Hall residents
Leonardtown Community
Saturday, January 24
4:00 p.m.
Leonardtown Community Center
* For Leonardtown and Chapter House 3, 7, 9, and 10 residents
RecWell Facility Hours
Eppley Recreation Center (ERC)
Saturday, January 24: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ritchie Coliseum
Saturday, January 24: Closed
Sunday, January 25: Closed
School of Public Health
Saturday, January 24: Closed
Sunday, January 25: Closed
Dining Hall Hours
Yahentamitsi
Saturday, January 24: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
South Campus Dining Hall
Saturday, January 24: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
251 North
Saturday, January 24: closed
Sunday, January 25: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Due to the inclement weather, hours of operation are subject to change. Please check the Dining Services website and Rec Well website for more information.