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University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyMove-In Guide

Catonsville, Maryland

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1966🔗 www.umbc.edu

UMBC's 500-acre campus in Catonsville centers on the Albin O. Kuhn Library, with most first-year students beginning their on-campus experience in Susquehanna, Chesapeake, or Patapsco Hall, all named after Maryland waterways.

Enrollment

13,530

Total Students

Freshman Class

3,382

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 24, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

75%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

Spring semester move-in is Sunday, Jan. 24, at noon.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Residence halls (6)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Chesapeake Hall

  • Erickson Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Harbor Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Patapsco Hall

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  • Potomac Hall

  • Susquehanna Hall

Apartments (3)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Hillside Apartments

    Apartment · Coed

  • Terrace Apartments

    Apartment · Coed

  • West Hill Apartments

    Apartment · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  • Undergraduate appointments (most credits first)
    Undergraduates
    Students must meet their advisor for clearance first.
    October 27 - November 13, 2026
  • General undergraduate registration
    November 16, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$15,146

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Maryland, Baltimore County's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walmart2.4 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy5.3 miles
  • Target5.7 miles
  • Walgreens6.5 miles
  • Wegmans7.5 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.