University of Maryland, College ParkMove-In Guide
College Park, Maryland
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1856🔗 www.umd.edu
The University of Maryland's 1,340-acre campus in College Park, just outside Washington, D.C., centers on the beloved bronze Testudo statue, with first-year students housed across North Campus communities including Denton, Ellicott, and Hagerstown.
Enrollment
40,792
Total Students
Freshman Class
10,198
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 24, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
45%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Spring move-in is Sunday, Jan. 24: 10 a.m. for students new to housing and noon for returning students. Winter Welcome events run Jan. 24-26.
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 (24)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Anne Arundel Hall
Traditional · Coed
Bel Air Hall
Traditional · Coed
Cambridge Hall
Traditional · Coed
Caroline Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Carroll Hall
Traditional · Coed
Cecil Hall
Traditional · Coed
Centreville Hall
Traditional · Coed
Chestertown Hall
Traditional · Coed
Cumberland Hall
Traditional · Coed
Denton Hall
Traditional · Coed
Dorchester Hall
Traditional · Coed
Easton Hall
Traditional · Coed
Elkton Hall
Traditional · Coed
Ellicott Hall
Traditional · Coed
Hagerstown Hall
Traditional · Coed
Johnson-Whittle Hall
Traditional · Coed
La Plata Hall
Traditional · Coed
Oakland Hall
Semi-suite · Coed
Prince Frederick Hall
Pyon-Chen Hall
Traditional · Coed
Queen Anne's Hall
Traditional · Coed
Somerset Hall
Traditional · Coed
Wicomico Hall
Traditional · Coed
Worcester Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (17)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Allegany Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Baltimore Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Calvert Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Charles Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
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Frederick Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Garrett Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Harford Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Howard Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Kent Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Leonardtown
Apartment/suite · Coed
Montgomery Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Prince George's Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
South Campus Commons
Apartment-style · Coed
St. Mary's Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
Talbot Hall
Apartment/suite · Coed
The Courtyards
Apartment-style · Coed
Washington Hall
Apartment/suite · 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 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.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,672
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart3.6 miles
- CVS Pharmacy4 miles
- Target4.5 miles
- Wegmans6.7 miles
- Walgreens7.4 miles
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Checklists
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Dates last checked October 2026.