Be a part of the Maryland Residential Experience

There's nothing like bonding with your floormates and creating lifelong friendships when living on-campus! Elevate your Maryland experience by living in one of our residence halls, offering traditional style, semi-suite, suite, and apartment options.

Your Guide to Terp Housing

RATES & FEES

View our room rates and learn about Terp Payment Plan options

2025-2026 Housing Fees

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Learn how to apply, steps to complete your agreement, and the room selection process

Applying for Housing

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ROOM LAYOUTS & TOURS

Explore our traditional residence halls, apartments and suites with photos and 360 virtual tours

Take a Peek Inside Our Rooms

82%

students live in traditional-style halls with furnished double, triple, or quad rooms and communal bathrooms

students live in furnished, air-conditioned apartments with a living room and fully-equipped kitchen

10%

students live in suites, similar to apartments, without a kitchen

Benefits of Living on Campus

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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

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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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.

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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!

Be Involved at UMD — Be a part of a special Terp community

Do Your Thing — 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!

Our Communities

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY

Home to 1,400 students, five residence halls, and the College Park Scholars Living-Learning Program

Explore Cambridge Community

DENTON COMMUNITY

Home to 1,617 students, three residence halls, and four Living-Learning Programs: BioFire, Carillon Community, Flexus, Virtus

Explore Denton Community

ELLICOTT COMMUNITY

Home to 1,673 students, three residence halls, and the Gemstone and Integrated life sciences Living-Learning Programs

Explore Ellicott Community

HERITAGE COMMUNITY

Home to 902 students, two residence halls, and the University Honors Living-Learning Program

Explore Heritage Community

OAKLAND COMMUNITY

Home to 709 students (the most for any one residence hall on campus!)

Explore Oakland Community

LEONARDTOWN COMMUNITY

Home to 392 students and six three-story brick garden apartment buildings

Explore Leonardtown Community

NORTH HILL COMMUNITY

Home to 1,581 students, 10 residence halls, and eight Living-Learning Programs

Explore North Hill Community

SOUTH HILL COMMUNITY

Home to 1,540 students, 14 residence halls, and the Washington Quad - a great spot for studying, relaxing, and recreation

Explore South Hill Community

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The Maryland Residential Experience

Our Residence Halls are home to most first-year and second-year undergraduate students. We have traditional, semi-suite, suite, and apartment options available.

Residence Hall Living Overview

Additional Housing Options

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Mail & Packages

Get your mail and package delivered right to your residence hall or service desk!

Mailing Format & Street Addresses