University of Maryland Eastern ShoreMove-In Guide
Princess Anne, Maryland
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1886🔗 www.umes.edu
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public, historically Black land-grant university in Princess Anne and part of the University System of Maryland. New first-year and transfer students must live on campus, with limited exemptions such as living at home in listed Maryland or Virginia counties, being 21 or older, or military service. Housing is split between traditional residence halls and suite-style or apartment housing, and residents join a 14 or 19 meal plan. Fall 2026 check-in for incoming freshmen and new transfers is Sunday, August 16.
Enrollment
3,177
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Check-in for incoming freshmen and new transfer students is Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Residents are split into Maroon and Gray groups based on housing assignments. Move-in information sessions were held July 16 and Aug. 4 at 6:00 p.m.
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)
Court Plaza
Traditional · Single-sex
Harford Hall
Traditional · Coed
Murphy Complex
Traditional · Coed
Plaza Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
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University Terrace
Suite-style · Single-sex
Wicomico Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Student Apartments, Building #2
Suite-style · Single-sex
First-year only
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- 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.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.