Stay On
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.
Returning Students: How It Works
Why Should You Stay On?
Get Ready For Room Selection
Learn more about forming groups, choosing a group leader, steps as a single applicant, and the selection process. Make a plan early with our key tips.
Room Selection 2024
Important Dates
February 26: Returning Student Agreement Deadline (4:00 p.m.)
February 28: Roommate Mixer on North Campus – Pyon-Chen Multipurpose Room 6–8 p.m. (all residents welcome)
February 29: Room Selection Workshop – 3 p.m. (virtual)
February 29: Roommate Mixer on South Campus – Prince Frederick Multipurpose Room 6–8 p.m. (all residents welcome)
March 4-14: Room Selection
March 14: Final Results Email
Your Housing Options
Traditional Style
Most rooms in the residence halls are doubles (shared by two students) - but you may also choose from singles, triples, and quads - and each floor has two large community bathrooms.
Semi-Suite
Semi-suites offer two double rooms connected by a semi-private bathroom and shared by four roommates.
Suite
Suites range from 3-5 bedrooms and 1-2 baths - with furnished living rooms and bedrooms - and fit up to 8 students.
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.
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.
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 CourtyardsBenefits of Staying On Campus
