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Continue your Maryland Residential Experience

Living like a Terp means you'll find community, have a strong support system, lean into your academics and social life, and meet your budget. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Returning Students: How It Works


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Step 1
Submit your Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24.
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Step 2
Begin exploring the various housing options available to students - semi-suite, suite, apartment, and traditional style. And, start thinking about potential roommates and roommate groups.
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Step 3
Participate in Room Selection (March 3โ€“10) to choose your space for 2025-2026.


Why Should You Stay On?


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Important Dates

February 12 at 12 p.m. (noon): Room Selection Webinar
February 24: Returning Student Agreement Deadline (4:00 p.m.)
February 26: Room Selection Eligibility Decision
February 27: Room Selection Appointment Time Release
February 27 at 3 p.m.: Room Selection Workshop
March 3โ€“10: Room Selection
March 8: Small Group Roommate Mixer
March 13: Final Results Email


Your Housing Options


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Traditional Style

Most rooms in the residence halls are doubles (shared by two students) - but you may also choose from singlestriples, and quads - and each floor has two large community bathrooms

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Semi-Suite

Semi-suites offer two double rooms connected by a semi-private bathroom and shared by four roommates.

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Suite

Suites range from 3-5 bedrooms and 1-2 baths - with furnished living rooms and bedrooms - and fit up to 8 students.

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Apartment

Apartments range from 3-5 bedrooms and 1-2 baths - with a fully equipped kitchen and furnished dining, living and bedrooms - and fit up to 8 students.


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Choose Your Assignment

First-year students (rising sophomores): If you are currently living in the residence halls for the spring semester, you will have priority for returning to residence halls.

Residence Halls

Sophomores (rising juniors): If you are currently living in the residence halls, you have priority to select rooms in South Campus Commons (SCC) or The Courtyards (CTY) for your junior year.

South Campus Commons & The Courtyards

Benefits of Staying On Campus

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Here for You
Have a maintenance/facility issue? Need help navigating campus resources or support with a conflict? We got you covered 24/7!
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Location, Location, Location
Roll out of bed and head to class. Be within steps of where you need to be with prices that meet your preferences & budget.
Find Your Squad Living on campus at UMD
Find Your Squad
There's nothing like bonding with your floormates and creating lifelong friendships when living on-campus. Walk the halls and meet someone new.
Make the Grade Living on campus
Make the Grade
Discover quiet study spaces and collaborative learning groups within your residence hall community. You'll be surrounded by students experiencing similar journeys and have support when you need it.
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Do Your Thing โ€” Be Involved
There's always something going on! From hall/community programs to athletic and campus events, to leadership roles and on-campus employment, your calendar will be full and your skills will soar!
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