Terpsville Door Decorating Competition
Homecoming 2024
Get ready to show your Terrapin Pride as Homecoming approaches! Submit your entry for our Homecoming Residence Hall Door Decorating Competition and transform your room/suite/apartment door into a vibrant display of UMD spirit.
Your participation will not only celebrate our campus as we approach Homecoming but also give your room a shot at becoming our Grand Prize Winner!
Timeline
Submission of door entries will be open from Thursday, October 10 to Monday, October 14.
Winner will be announced on Friday, October 18 at the Terp Carnival on McKeldin Mall at 5:30 p.m. following the performance from the Marching Band! A Resident Life staff member will reach out to the winning student to attend the Terp Carnival for recognition.
The Details
One Grand Prize Winner will be selected by a team of Resident Life staff and student leaders. The winning door will receive $150 of Terrapin Express and the runner-up will receive $50 of Terrapin Express!
- To be included in the competition, you MUST submit your entry before the end of the day on Monday, October 14.
- Registration and decoration are for main doors for your residence hall room (traditional/semi-suite bedroom doors or front doors for suites and apartments).
- Be creative with your resources for your decorations: consider using recycled and/or repurposed materials.
- The cost of materials is the responsibility of the individuals participating. Use removable adhesives (NO nails, staples, duct tape, etc.).
- Use non-combustible materials to decorate your door.
- Do not use free-standing items (objects that would obstruct egress in the hallway/doorway).
- Do not overload outlets, use excessive extension cords, or multiple outlet adapters.
- Tape down any cords along the ground.
- Be mindful of all fire safety expectations in the residence halls. If needed, consult the Community Living Handbook.
Welcome to Terpsville!
Show off your Terpsville Decor using #UMDHomecoming or tag @umdhomecoming to join the fun and spread the Homecoming spirit! Go Terps!
Each door will be judged by a panel of Resident Life staff and student leaders on the following criteria: Creativity, Theme/Spirit, and Originality.
Judging will take place between Tuesday, October 15 to Thursday, October 17. The panel will select their top entries from the online submissions to visit during Homecoming Week and select the Grand Prize winner and Runner Up from those finalists.