You're An On-Campus Terp!
We're so excited for you to join the on-campus community by participating in the Maryland Residential Experience. Living on campus allows you to live, learn, and engage with a diverse community of Terps, be within steps of everything you need, and have support from our caring staff.
Next Steps: Housing Assignments
First-year student housing assignments are located throughout the residence hall communities and are based on several factors, including application date received, Living-Learning Program participation, and space availability.
Spring 2025 Move-In
Residence halls reopen for spring semester move-in on January 24-25, 2025, with specific times for international, new, and returning students. Check out the Move-In Day page for details on schedules, logistics, parking, and FAQs.
Room Layouts & Virtual Tours
Explore our broad range of room layouts, find a list of included furniture, and take a virtual 360º tour of our residence halls to imagine yourself in your future home.
Roommate Relationships
Your roommate can have a meaningful impact on your college experience. Learn how to create a healthy roommate relationship with tips we call the "4 C's" of campus living.
Packing List
We recommend packing light and only bringing the essential items you need. You'll have closet space and storage under your bed to keep things organized.
Important Dates
January 24, 2025: New-to-Housing International Students move-in begins at 12:00 p.m.
January 25, 2025: New-to-Housing Students move-in begins at 10:00 a.m.
January 26, 2025: Returning Residents move-in begins at 12:00 p.m.
January 25-26, 2025: Winter Welcome Events
February 24, 2025: Deadline to Submit 2025-2026 Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement
Roommate Requests
If you already have a roommate in mind, you can submit a roommate request by emailing us with your full name and University ID numbers. Both roommates need to email to ensure it's a mutual request.
If you do not have a roommate request, that is ok too! You and your new roommate will share new experiences and memories together!
Housing Portal#LiveLikeATerp
Hear from our students and staff about what it’s like to live on campus. Explore our series on roommate relationships and mental health awareness and watch past videos of our virtual residence hall tour and move-in process.
Live Here
What it's like to live in our Residence Halls
Navigating the Housing Portal
Roommate Relationship Series
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us at reslife@umd.edu or (301) 314-2100.
We accept requests for substance-free housing, limited visitation in Cecil Hall, and proximity to Maryland Hillel. To make one of these requests, update your housing preferences through the Housing Portal.
If you're looking for housing accommodations, please submit a request through Accessibility and Disability Service.
We will release residence hall assignments for Spring 2025 starting on January 15, 2025.
You will receive an email notifying you that your housing assignment is available for viewing in the Housing Portal.
We make first-year assignments based on the date you submit your Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement (the earlier you apply, the better!) and available vacancies.
If you're in a Living-Learning Program (LLP), you'll be assigned to the residence hall that houses your program area. Explore our residence hall community pages to learn where LLPs are located on campus.
It depends on your program.
Each Living-Learning Program (LLP) has different rules about roommates. Your LLP will decide if your roommate needs to be part of the program.
While you may be able to choose a roommate who isn’t in your program, we prioritize making sure all program participants have space first. This means non-program roommate requests might not always be possible. For all non-program roommate requests, the LLP student should email Resident Life and include both students’ full names and University ID numbers.
Your roommate needs an active Spring 2025 housing application to be visible in Roommate Finder. Students must also be of the same gender and Living-Learning Program, if applicable. If you can't locate your intended roommate, please contact the Assignments office at reslife@umd.edu or call (301) 314-2100.
Using the Roommate Finder tool, you can see students who closely match your profile. Reach out to potential roommates to learn more about them.
Don't worry if you don't request a roommate before assignments are made. Often, students who didn't know each other before and are randomly assigned can become great roommates and lifelong friends.
Check out our Roommate Relationship stories on our YouTube channel for more information.
