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Campus Tours

Tour Routes

All Tours will begin at Turner Hall and either ends back at Turner Hall, or if your group wants to eat on-campus, ends at STAMP Student Union or one of the Dining Halls. Exact routes will depend on construction.

If your group is interested in attending a specific event or exploring a specific campus building, please note that when you request your tour.

Visiting a campus academic building is a common request we receive from many groups. While we anticipate that groups will be able to visit one of our academic buildings, we cannot guarantee that all groups will visit an academic building. In order to ensure that we do not disrupt ongoing classes, tour guides will make a case-by-case decision about whether or not tour groups are able to visit an academic building.

To find more information about booking tours view the items below:

Tours for groups of elementary and/or middle school students are provided by the Welcome Desk student staff. The 60-minute tour highlights key campus locations and includes stops at iconic campus landmarks.

We are very limited in our availability for Group Tours for the Spring 2024 semester. If you are interested in a Tour for an Elementary or Middle School Group, please email [email protected] with your preferred dates/times and approximate number of students. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but due to our limited availability, we may not be able to. If we are unable to accommodate your request for a Guided Tour, Groups are encouraged to consider a Self-Guided Tour .

We can host Group Tours Monday-Friday and our last available date for tours in the Spring 2024 semester will be Thursday, May 9, 2024.

We will begin accepting requests for Summer 2024 Tours on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Tours for alumni and business groups are provided by the Welcome Desk student staff. Please note that this classification does not include groups in high school or college. For $25 per tour guide, our staff will provide your group a 60-minute tour highlighting key campus locations and includes stops at iconic campus landmarks. To schedule your tour, please contact the student tour manager by sending an email to  [email protected] .

We are excited by your enthusiasm to tour our campus! We kindly will refer individuals in this category to arrange tours through the  UMD Admissions Office . 

Self-Guided tours are a fun and interactive way for your group to tour our campus. Although self-guided tours do not involve a tour guide, they present all of the same information as a guided tour through a scavenger hunt and is a fun way to learn about the University.

All groups interested in a self-guided tour should stop by the Welcome Desk when they arrive to campus. A Welcome Desk Associate will provide you with a map and Visitor Guide that includes information about campus.

Please consider viewing the Visitor Guide prior to your arrival.

To see more of the campus virtually, we encourage you to explore our Campus Web Map .

Teacher Resources

Make your visit memorable with our downloadable activities. We have activities for all ages that can be completed before or after your tour.

• Maryland Stadium Maze
• The Labyrinth
• Scavenger Hunt A
• Scavenger Hunt A Answer Key
• Scavenger Hunt B
• Scavenger Hunt B Answer Key
• Testudo Coloring Sheet
• Word Search
• University of Maryland Map Activity

• Start Your Visit
• By The Numbers
• Courses of Study
• Iconic Landmarks
• Student Experience
• African-American History
• Arts at Maryland
• Research & Discovery
• Green Maryland
• Where to Eat
• Greater College Park
• Important Phone Numbers
• Local Businesses

START YOUR VISIT

Staff at the Visitor Center at The Hotel are eager to welcome you to UMD's beautiful campus. Our team of knowledgeable undergraduate students can provide you with any information you need to make your visit enjoyable and memorable. Other services in the Visitor Center give prospective students a close-up look at life on campus.

To register for any of the options below, visit go.umd.edu/visit .

TERRAPIN TOURS

Get a student-led perspective of campus, offered on most weekdays except on university holidays.

Reservations required.

MARYLAND INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attend a group session to learn more about UMD and our application process from an admission represen-tative, followed by a campus tour. Offered on most weekdays except on university holidays.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT FALL OPEN HOUSE

Talk to faculty, meet current students, take a campus tour and learn about UMD's academic and student services at our Fall Open House.

VISIT CALENDAR

In addition to providing information about tours, open houses and infor- ma tion sessions, our Visit Calendar is also a great place to learn about opportunities to connect directly with our academic programs. Reservation requirements will vary.

Staff at the Turner Hall and Thomas V. Miller, Jr Administration Building Welcome Desks want to provide a warm Terrapin greeting to all guests and visitors. Stop by our desks to receive assistance, information about our campus, a free campus map, or a visitor guide.

Conferences & Visitor Services provides tours for non-prospective undergraduate groups. This includes: Elementary and Middle School Groups, Prospective Graduate or PhD Student Groups, Business Groups, Community Groups, and Alumni.

Visit cvs.umd.edu/visitors/campustours for more information or to set up a visit!

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Can’t make it to the Visitor Center during normal business hours? Grab your phone and your walking shoes and take an audio tour of our campus’s iconic sites.

Download the Division of Student Affairs’ TERPlife app for iOS and Android at go.umd.edu/selfguide .

Office of Undergraduate Admissions Mitchell Building

301.314.TERP admissions.umd.edu

Conferences & Visitor Services

7777 Baltimore Avenue College Park 301.314.7884 cvs.umd.edu

VISIT & EXPLORE

Take a tour, schedule a virtual visit and watch our performances from home.

On-Campus Visits

Please join us on this virtual tour of the University of Maryland School of Music featuring our state-of-the-art facilities and highlighting music from our symphony and wind orchestras.

Tours of the UMD School of Music and The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center are offered by appointment to prospective students and their guests. To schedule an appointment, email [email protected] or call 301.405.8435.

Information Sessions and Tours of the UMD campus are offered to prospective students through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For details, call 1.800.422.5867 or consult the Visiting UMD page.

Virtual Tour

Can't make it to campus right now? Join us on this virtual tour of the UMD School of Music featuring our state-of-the-art facilities and highlighting music from our symphony and wind orchestras.

You can also learn more about our facilities at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the facilities webpage and take a virtual tour of the entire University of Maryland, College Park campus .

Virtual Visits

Have a specific question or just want to learn what being a Music Terp is all about? Schedule a virtual visit with our music admissions team!

Attend a Performance In-Person or Virtually

The UMD School of Music presents more than a hundred free and ticketed events every year at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. You can experience the performance in-person or attend virtually from the comfort of your home. Explore UMD School of Music events and performances at  theclarice.umd.edu .

• Virtual Tour

Unable to visit campus? Explore Maryland’s beautiful 1,339 acres from anywhere in the world. Sit back and take in our stately—and state-of-the-art!—academic buildings, exciting arts and athletic spaces, tree-lined mall and other must-see stops.

Click the YouVisit link and see why Maryland is consistently rated as one of the top and most affordable public research institutions in the country. 

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• Photo Gallery
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• History & Mission
• Maryland Merchandise
• MPowering the State
• Rankings and Fast Facts
• Sustainability
• Visitors, Parents and Families

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

Introducing The Nation's First Do Good Campus Transforming Idealism into Impact 

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Spanning 12 schools and colleges, Maryland offers more than 300 degree-granting programs, many of them ranked among the best in the country. Our faculty includes two Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 58 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. And our students, who include the highest achievers in the state and nation, enjoy experiences unique to our location just outside the nation’s capital, including internships, research, and leadership and service opportunities.

Schools and Colleges

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• Arts and Humanities
• Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Business (Robert H. Smith)
• Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
• Engineering (A. James Clark)
• Journalism (Philip Merrill)
• Information Studies
• Public Health
• Public Policy
• Undergraduate Studies
• Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Colleges and Schools
• Division of Research
• FIRE: The First-Year Innovation & Research Experience
• Innovation Gateway

Research and Innovation

The University of Maryland is one of the world’s premier research institutions. With our strategic location and scores of partnerships with government and businesses, UMD conducts groundbreaking research on some of the biggest challenges facing our global community, including cybersecurity and terrorism, bioengineering, public health equity, food safety and climate change. We strive to discover new knowledge and put it to work through innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing economic development and transforming lives. 

The newly launched  Innovation Gateway will guide you to the resources, programs, partners, and spaces you need to activate and scale your fearless ideas into innovations that launch new ventures, catalyze growth, and advance economic development.

• College of Arts and Humanities
• School of Music
• School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
• The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
• Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
• School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
• David C. Driskell Center
• DeVos Institute of Arts Management
• The Art & Learning Center at Stamp

At the University of Maryland, the arts, the humanities and the sciences intersect to address important societal issues and shed new light on the human experience. Our vibrant campus arts community collaborates with local and national cultural organizations such as the Phillips Collection, Kennedy Center and Folger Shakespeare Library. Student and faculty artists, designers, historians, writers and performers are exploring new media, presenting new perspectives, investigating new techniques and engaging new audiences.

• Intercollegiate Athletics
• University of Maryland Golf Course
• University Recreation and Wellness

Home of the Terrapins, the University of Maryland has one of the nation’s most recognizable and successful athletics programs. More than 550 student-athletes compete each year in 20 intercollegiate sports—12 for women and eight for men. Since 2005 alone, Maryland has won 19 national championships, including NCAA titles in women’s basketball, men’s soccer, men's lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey. Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2014, UMD has won a combined 32 regular season and tournament championships. Fear the Turtle!

• Book Center
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• Counseling Center
• Dining Services
• Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Health Center
• Memorial Chapel
• Off-Campus Housing
• Resident Life
• Stamp Student Union
• Student Affairs
• Student Clubs
• Transportation Services

Student Life

The Terp experience extends beyond classrooms, labs and studios. It encompasses residence halls and dining halls, clubs and sports, fraternities and sororities, campus events and performances, and countless off-campus destinations. Maryland touts 800-plus student organizations, dozens of prestigious living and learning communities, and countless other ways to get involved. Students here can create a unique identity and grow as individuals, even as they’re part of a close-knit and diverse community. 

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Keep Learning! Earn credits, satisfy a major requirement, and stay on track for graduation. Classes meet in person or online. Convenient 3 or 6-week sessions, May 28- August 16, 2024. Learn more at summer.umd.edu .

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• Resources for News Media
• Terp Magazine
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News & Events

Latest news at Maryland Today

For media releases visit  UMD Right Now

Explore events on the Campus Calendar

Terps are bold, smart, curious and proud. We do good, in our communities and out in the world. We are fearless. And we are always looking to expand our ranks. Interested in becoming a University of Maryland student? This is where to start.

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Giving to Maryland

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Giving back is a fearless Terp tradition, and there are many ways you can not only keep it alive, but also make an instant impact. 

Support the Clark Challenge for the Maryland Promise Scholarship and double your impact through the Clark Challenge.

Maryland Images returns to in-person campus tours starting this fall

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Prospective Students

Undergraduate

B.A. dance B.A. theatre Minor in arts leadership

For more information about our undergraduate programs, please contact coordinator of student services, academic advisor and director of undergraduate studies Susan Miller at [email protected] or [email protected] .

M.F.A. dance M.F.A. design M.A. theatre and performance studies Ph.D. theatre and performance studies

For more information about our graduate programs, please contact coordinator of graduate services Crystal Gaston at [email protected] or director of graduate studies Daniel Conway at d [email protected] .  

Undergraduate:

• Tours of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (The Clarice) are offered most weekdays, Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., by appointment. Please note: Prospective student tours will not be available during the first two weeks of the fall semester.
• To schedule a prospective student visit, please contact undergraduate academic advisor Susan Miller at [email protected] with your name, contact information, program of interest and possible appointment dates. It is best to schedule a visit at least one week in advance.
• Interested in visiting the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies? Discover TDPS Day is held each year in October. Observe our classes and rehearsals, tour our beautiful spaces at The Clarice and ask our current students your questions about life as a theatre or dance major at a panel discussion. Find out more . Website will be updated each year in late August/early September. 

On-campus appointments:

Please join us on this virtual tour of the University School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies featuring our state-of-the-art facilities and highlighting, including rehearsal studios, performance spaces, and design labs. Tours of the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center are offered by appointment to prospective students and their guests. To set up a tour, please email Susan Miller at [email protected] . Information Sessions and Tours of the UMD campus are offered to prospective students through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For details, call 1.800.422.5867 or consult the Visiting UMD page.

Discover TDPS Day

Held in the fall semester, usually in October, Discover TDPS Day for prospective students to see what being a student here is like. Observe our classes and rehearsals, tour our beautiful spaces at The Clarice and ask our current students and faculty your questions about life as a dance or theatre major at a panel discussion.

TDPS Admitted Student Open House

Held in the spring semester for admitted students to see what being a student here is like. Prospective students preparing for a future application cycle are also welcome.

Attend a Performance

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents more than a hundred free and ticketed events every year at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. You can experience the performance in-person or attend virtually from the comfort of your home. Explore UMD TDPS events and performances at theclarice.umd.edu .

To schedule a visit, please contact coordinator of graduate services Crystal Gaston at [email protected] with your name, contact information, program of interest and possible visit date(s).

Upcoming events and performances

Moving with screens and machines: imagining the future of embodied technologies through dance, arhu spring 2024 commencement ceremonies, long way down at olney theater.

Virtual Campus Visits

Due to COVID and University guidance,The Graduate School will not have in-person campus visits until further notice.  Please contact your program of interest directly to determine if they are hosting in-person campus visits. 

Please watch The Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion's virtual campus tour and videos of many graduate programs, colleges, and departments below.

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AGNR: College of Agriculture & Natural Resources  - Channel

• Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agriculture and Natural Resources, M.S., Ph.D.
• Animal and Avian Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources, M.S., Ph.D.
• Animal and Avian Sciences  - Channel
• Comparative Biomedical Sciences (previously Veterinary Medical Sciences), AGNR, M.S., Ph.D.
• UMD Environmental Science & Technology (ENST)  - Channel
• Come Join Us at UMD's Environmental Science and Technology
• Extension Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources, M.Ext.Ed.
• Food Science,  Agriculture and Natural Resources, M.S., Ph.D.
• Discover the Landscape Architecture Major at UMD!
• Landscape Architecture and Community Planning, AGNR, M.L.Arch/M.C.P.
• Nutrition, Agriculture and Natural Resources, M.S., Ph.D.
• Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

ARCH: School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation  - Channel

• Architecture, M.Arch., M.S.
• Architecture and Community Planning, Architecture, M.C.P./M.Arch.
• Architecture and Historic Preservation, Architecture, M.H.P./M.Arch.
• Architecture and Real Estate Development, Architecture, M.Arch./M.R.E.D.
• Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation, Architecture, M.A.A./M.H.P.
• Community Planning, Architecture, M.C.P.
• Community Planning and Behavioral/Community Health, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Biostatistics, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Environmental Health Science, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• CPEP - Community Planning and Epidemiology, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Health Equity, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Historic Preservation, Architecture, M.C.P./M.H.P.
• Community Planning and Law, Architecture, M.C.P./J.D.
• Community Planning and Physical Activity, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Public Health Practice and Policy, Architecture, M.C.P./M.P.H.
• Community Planning and Real Estate Development, Architecture, M.C.P./M.R.E.D.
• Historic Preservation, Architecture, M.H.P.
• Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture, Architecture, M.H.P./M.L.Arch.
• Historic Preservation and Real Estate Development, Architecture, M.H.P./M.R.E.D.
• Real Estate Development, Architecture, M.R.E.D.
• Real Estate Development, Architecture, Certificate
• Urban and Regional Planning and Design, Architecture, Ph.D.

ARHU: College of Arts & Humanities  - Channel

• American Studies, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• Art History and Archeology, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D
• Classics, Arts and Humanities, M.A.
• UMD Classics  - Channel
• Communication, Arts and Humanities, Ph.D.
• Comparative Literature, Arts and Humanities, Ph.D.
• Consecutive Interpretation, Arts and Humanities, Certificate
• Creative Writing, Arts and Humanities, M.F.A.
• Dance, Arts and Humanities, M.F.A.
• Digital Studies in Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Certificate
• English, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• Ethnomusicology, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• French Language and Literature, Arts and Humanities, M.A.
• (French) Modern French Studies, Arts and Humanities, Ph.D.
• German Studies, Arts and Humanities, M.A.
• History, Arts and Humanities, M.A.
• History and Historic Preservation, Arts and Humanities, M.A./M.H.P.
• History and Library Science, Information Studies/Arts and Humanities, M.A./M.L.I.S.
• Jewish Studies, Arts and Humanities, M.A.
• Linguistics, Arts and Humanities, Ph.D
• Virtual Tour of School of Music
• Music Education, Arts and Humanities, M.M., M.A., Ph.D.
• Music Performance and Composition, Arts and Humanities, M.M., D.M.A.
• Musicology/Music Theory, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• Philosophy, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• Second Language Acquisition, Arts and Humanities, M.A.
• Second Language Acquisition, Arts and Humanities, Ph.D.
• Second Language Acquisition, Arts and Humanities, Certificate
• Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• Studio Art, Arts and Humanities, M.F.A.
• Theatre and Performance Studies, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.
• Theatre Design, Arts and Humanities, M.F.A.
• Theatre Performance, Arts and Humanities, M.F.A.
• Translation, Arts and Humanities, Certificate
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Arts and Humanities, M.A., Ph.D.

BMGT: Robert H. Smith School of Business  - Channel

• Accounting, Business, M.S.
• Business Administration, Business, M.B.A.
• Business Administration (Executive), Business, M.B.A.
• Business Administration (Executive - China), Business, M.B.A.
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• Business Administration and Accounting, Business, M.B.A./M.S.
• Business Administration and Business Analytics, Business, M.B.A./M.S.
• Business Administration and Finance, Business, M.B.A./M.Fin.
• Business Administration and Information Systems, Business, M.B.A./M.S.
• Business Administration and Law (Joint Program with UMB), Business, M.B.A./J.D.
• Business Administration and Marketing Analytics, Business, M.B.A./M.S.
• Business Administration and Nursing (Joint Program with UMB), Business, M.B.A./M.S.N.
• Business Administration and Pharmacy (Joint Program with UMB), Business, M.B.A./Pharm.D.
• Business Administration and Public Policy, Business, M.B.A./M.P.P.
• Business Administration and Real Estate Development, Business, M.B.A./M.R.E.D.
• Business Administration and Social Work (Joint Program with UMB), Business, M.B.A./M.S.W.
• Business Administration and Supply Chain Management, Business, M.B.A./M.S.
• Business Analytics, Business, M.S.
• Business Analytics (online), Business, M.S.
• Business and Management, Business, M.S.
• Business and Management, Business, Ph.D.
• Finance, Business, M.Fin.
• Information Systems, Business, M.S.
• Marketing Analytics, Business, M.S.
• MBA/Nursing, Business/Nursing, M.B.A./M.S.N.
• MBA/Real Estate Development, Business/Architecture, M.B.A./M.R.E.D.
• MBA/Pharmacy, Business/Pharmacy, M.B.A./Pharm.D.
• MBA/Social Work, Business/Social Work, M.B.A./M.S.W.
• MBA/JD, Business/Law, M.B.A./J.D.
• Public Policy/Business Administration, Business, M.P.P./M.B.A.
• Quantitative Finance, Business, M.Q.Fin.
• Real Estate Development/MBA, Business, M.R.E.D./M.B.A.
• Supply Chain Management, Business, M.S.
• Technology Management, Business, Certificate

BSOS: College of Behavioral & Social Sciences  - Channel

• UMD Department of Anthropology: Beyond the Classroom
• Applied Economics (off-campus), Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Applied Economics (on-campus), Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Applied Political Analytics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S
• Audiology (Clinical), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Au.D.
• Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology for Practitioners, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Clinical Psychological Science, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.P.S.
• UMD Criminology  - Channel
• Criminal Justice Administration, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Criminology and Criminal Justice, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.A., Ph.D.
• Criminology and Criminal Justice - China, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.A.
• Be brief - The Future of Criminology - Gary LaFree
• Cultural and Heritage Resource Management (online), BSOS, M.P.S.
• Cultural and Heritage Resource Management(online), BSOS, Certificate
• Economic Analysis (Off-Campus), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Economic Analysis (On-Campus), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Economics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.
• Geospatial Information Science, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Geospatial Information Science - China, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Geospatial Information Science (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Geospatial Information Science, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Geospatial Information Science (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Geospatial Information Science(Nanjing Normal University), BSOS, M.P.S.
• Geospatial Intelligence, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Geospatial Intelligence (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.S.
• Geospatial Intelligence, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Geospatial Intelligence (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Geographical Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.
• Department of Geographical Sciences - University of Maryland
• Government and Politics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.  - Channel
• Hearing and Speech Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.P.S.
• International Relations, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.A.
• Justice Leadership, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.P.S.
• Leadership in Diverse Organizations, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.
• Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.
• UMD Department of Psychology Graduate Programs
• Public Safety Leadership and Administration, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.P.S.
• Risk, Compliance and the Law (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Security and Terrorism Studies (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.P.S.
• Sociology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ph.D.
• The Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland
• Speech/Language Pathology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, M.A.
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• Fundamentals of Survey Methodology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Fundamentals of Survey and Data Science, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Fundamentals of Survey Statistics (online), Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate
• Terrorism Analysis, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Certificate

CMNS: College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences  - Channel

Science Terps are TerrapinSTRONG

• Air Quality Science and Technology, CMNS, Certificate
• Applied Entomology (online), Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.P.S.
• Astronomy, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Ph.D.
• Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S.
• Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and Technology, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences - Professional, M.P.S.
• Biological Sciences, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Ph.D.
• Biophysics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Ph.D.
• Beekeeping(online), Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Certificate
• Applied Mathematics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S., Ph.D.
• Biochemistry, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S., Ph.D.
• Biomolecular Science Research at the University of Maryland Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Chemical and Life Sciences(online), CMNS, M.C.L.F.S.
• Chemical Physics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Ph.D.
• Chemistry, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S., Ph.D.
• Computational Methods in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Certificate
• Computer Science, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S., Ph.D.
• Data Science, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Certificate
• Data Science and Analytics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.P.S.
• Entomology, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S., Ph.D.
• General Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, CMNS, Certificate
• Geology, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S., Ph.D.
• UMD Geology  - Channel
• Integrated Pest Management (online), CMNS, Certificate
• Machine Learning, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.P.S.
• Marine, Estuarine, Environmental Sciences, CMNS, M.S., Ph.D.
• Mathematical Statistics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.A., Ph.D.
• Mathematics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Ph.D.
• UMD Mathematics  - Channel
• Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (online), CMNS, Certificate
• Physics, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Ph.D.
• Department of Physics  - Channel
• Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology, Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, M.S.
• Urban Agriculture (online), Computer/Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Certificate

EDUC: College of Education  - Channel

WhyEdTerps, University of Maryland- College of Education

• Applied Counseling and Human Services, Education, Certificate
• Counseling Psychology, Education, Ph.D.
• Curriculum and Instruction, Education, M.Ed.
• Curriculum and Instruction, Education, M.Ed. with Certification
• Higher Education, Education, M.A.
• Human Development, Education, M.Ed., Ph.D., M.A.
• Integrated Technology in Education, Education, Certificate
• International Education Policy, Education, M.A., Ph.D.
• Literacy Coaching, Education, Certificate
• Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation, Education, M.S., Ph.D.
• School Counseling, Education, M.A., M.Ed.
• School Improvement Leadership, Education, Certificate
• School Improvement Leadership (online), Education, Certificate
• School Psychology, Education, Ph.D.
• Special Education, Education, M.Ed., M.Ed. with Certification
• Special Education, Education, M.A., Ph.D.
• Special Education, Education, Ed.D.
• Special Education, Education, Certificate
• Special Education for General Education Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms, Education, Certificate
• Student Affairs, Education, M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
• Supporting Children with Intensive Behavior Needs, Education, Certificate
• Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, (formerly Education Policy Studies), Education, M.A.
• Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, Education, Ph.D.
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Education, Certificate
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Online), Education, Certificate

ENGR: A. James Clark School of Engineering  - Channel

Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering  - Channel

Virtual Tour of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Professional Graduate Engineering Programs at the University of Maryland

• Additive Manufacturing, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Additive Manufacturing, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Aerospace Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S., Ph.D.
• Aerospace Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Aerospace Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Fischell Department of Bioengineering  - Channel
• Bioengineering, Engineering - Research, Ph.D., M.S.
• Bioengineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Bioengineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Bioengineering (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Bioengineering (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Engineering - Research, Ph.D., M.S.
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S., Ph.D.
• Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Earn a Graduate Degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland
• Cybersecurity, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Cybersecurity, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Cybersecurity (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Cybersecurity (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S., Ph.D.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Electronic Packaging, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Electronic Packaging (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Energy Systems, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Energy Systems, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Energy Systems (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Energy Systems(online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Engineering Software (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Engineering Software (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Engineering Systems (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Engineering Systems (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Environmental Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Environmental Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland  - Channel
• Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S.
• Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Fire Protection Engineering (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Fire Protection Engineering (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Materials at UMD  - Channel
• Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering, M.S., Ph.D.
• Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Mechanical Engineering at UMD  - Channel
• Mechanical Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S., Ph.D.
• Mechanical Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Mechanical Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Project Management, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Project Management, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Earn Your Graduate Degree In Project Management Online
• Project Management (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Project Management (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Reliability Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S., Ph.D.
• Reliability Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Reliability Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Reliability Engineering (online), Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Reliability Engineering (online), Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• UMD Robotics Center  - Channel
• Robotics, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Robotics, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Software Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate
• Software Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Institute for Systems Research  - Channel
• Systems Engineering, Engineering - Research, M.S.
• Systems Engineering, Engineering - Professional, M.Eng.
• Systems Engineering, Engineering - Professional, Certificate 

ESSIC: Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center

IBBR: Institute for Bioscience & Biotechnology Research 

INFO/iSchool: College of Information Studies  - Channel

• Community Planning and Information Management, Information Studies, M.I.M./M.C.P.
• Curation and Management of Digital Assets, Information Studies, Certificate
• Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics, Information Studies, M.P.S.
• Human-Computer Interaction, Information Studies, M.S.
• Information Management, Information Studies, M.I.M.
• Information Risk, Privacy, & Security (online), Information Studies, Certificate
• Information Studies, Information Studies, Ph.D.
• Library Science, Information Studies, M.L.I.S.
• Library Science (online), Information Studies, M.L.I.S.
• School Librarianship, Information Studies, Certificate

IPST: Institute for Physical Science & Technology

IREAP: Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics 

ISR: Institute for Systems Research  - Channel

JOUR: Philip Merrill College of Journalism  - Channel

Virtual Tour - Philip Merril College of Journalism

• Data Journalism (online), Journalism, M.P.S.
• Journalism, Journalism, M.A.
• Journalism, Journalism, M.J.
• Journalism, Journalism, Ph.D.
• Journalism (Multimedia), Journalism, Certificate 

PLCY: School of Public Policy  - Channel

• Intelligence Analysis, Public Policy, Certificate
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Policy, Certificate
• Public Administration, Public Policy, M.P.S.
• Public Management (Policy Track), Public Policy, M.P.M.
• Public Management (Executive), Public Policy, M.P.M.
• Public Policy, Public Policy, M.P.P.
• Public Policy, Public Policy, Ph.D.
• Public Policy/Law, Public Policy, M.P.P./J.D.
• Public Policy/Social Work, Public Policy, M.P.P./M.S.W.
• Public Sector Finance & Acquisition, Public Policy, Certificate 

SPHL: School of Public Health   - Channel

Explore Graduate Programs at the University of Maryland School of Public Health

A Video Tour of the UMD School of Public Health

• Biostatistics, Public Health, M.P.H.
• UMD Department of Behavioral and Community Health  - Channel
• Behavioral and Community Health, Public Health, Ph.D.
• Behavioral and Community Health, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Behavioral and Community Health (online), Public Health, M.P.H.
• Couple and Family Therapy, Public Health, M.S.
• Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, M.S., Ph.D.
• Epidemiology, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Epidemiology, Public Health, Ph.D.
• Family Science, Public Health, Ph.D.
• Gerontology (Master's Level), Public Health, Certificate
• Gerontology (Doctoral Level), Public Health, Certificate
• Global Health, Public Health, Certificate
• Health Administration (online), Public Health, M.H.A. 
• Health Care Management, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Health Data Analysis (online), Public Health, Certificate
• Health Equity, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Health Services Research, Public Health, Ph.D.
• Kinesiology, Public Health, M.A., Ph.D.
• Maternal and Child Health, Public Health, Ph.D.
• Physical Activity, Public Health, M.P.H.
• Public Health Practice and Policy (online), Public Health, M.P.H.

• Anniston/Gadsden

Multi-platinum alt-rock band out on tour: How to find tickets

• Updated: May. 14, 2024, 8:31 a.m. |
• Published: May. 14, 2024, 8:30 a.m.

Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra (Mickey Bernal/Getty Images)

• Kelly Kazek | [email protected]

Better Than Ezra, the alt-rock band made up of former Louisiana State University students, is still rockin’ and out on tour this summer. The group will be perform in Mobile, Ala., on one of its stops.

The group is out supporting its ninth studio album, 2024′s “Super Magick” and its first single, “Live a Little.” It is the group’s first album release in 10 years.

Soul Kitchen in Mobile: Better Than Ezra

Better Than Ezra will be at the Soul Kitchen in Mobile May 24. Find tickets at Vivid Seats | StubHub | TicketCity.

Better Than Ezra is known for its 1995 single “Good” and the 1993 multi-platinum album “Deluxe.” Members include Kevin Griffin, Tom Drummond, Michael Jerome, and James Arthur Payne Jr. When the band started out, it made its name by playing fraternity parties at LSU. The band is based in New Orleans, La.

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First Year New Student Orientation

Welcome to the university of maryland, college park.

We are excited that you’ve chosen University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) and look forward to working with you as you prepare to join the Terp Community! Our New Student Orientation (NSO) program aims to provide you information about campus resources and services that will assist you in a successful academic and social transition to the University. 

What happens at New Student Orientation (NSO)?

No matter what type of New Student Orientation program you attend, you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, connect with your peers and upperclassmen, become familiar with campus resources, and register for classes for your first semester. Each program has time dedicated to academic advising, in which you will have the opportunity to discuss prior learning credits, transfer credits, degree requirements, and more. 

Click on the different types of New Student Orientation programs below to learn more. 

If students register for the two-day overnight NSO, they will spend the night in a traditional residence hall with a roommate, eat meals in a dining hall or the Stamp Student Union, visit the Eppley Recreation Center, explore essential campus spaces, and engage in fun community building activities. 

** Overnight accommodations are not provided for family members or supporters. Only the student will stay overnight in the residence hall. College Park has many local hotels that welcome family members and supporters during NSO. The Office of Student Orientation and Transition does not affiliate with any specific hotels in the area. **

If students register for our one-day NSO, they will be guided by an Orientation Advisor to their academic advising session and have the opportunity to learn more about UMD from current students.

If students register for the online NSO, they can expect to meet and connect with an Orientation Advisor in the morning before their academic advising sessions. During this time, the OA will give the Terp Life presentation, which connects students to campus resources that will assist in a successful transition to UMD. Academic Advising colleges will welcome students with a Meet Your College presentation before they register for classes.  

Online programs are typically reserved for our international or out of state students. 

Now that you have learned about the different types of NSO programs, you can continue on to our First Year Registration & Schedules page. After registering for New Student Orientation, you should then begin to work on your  First Year To-Do List , which needs to be completed at least one week prior to your NSO program. 

If you have more questions about what happens during NSO, logistics or requirements, please contact us at 301-314-8217 or [email protected] . 

Want more information about our majors?

Want to learn more about life as a Terp?

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Need more information on cost of attendance at UMD, financing your education and merit scholarships?

Confirmation Deadline Extended to June 1

To provide students and families additional time to review their financial offers, we will be extending our Fall 2024 freshman enrollment confirmation deadline from May 15 to June 1, 2024.

Group Tours

Interested in bringing 10 or more people to campus? We’re happy to host you! Depending on the audience of your group, you’ll need to make arrangements with our office or Conferences & Visitor Services.

If you are a(n)...

• Elementary or middle school student group
• Student program (i.e. athletic camps, summer camps, etc.)
• Prospective graduate or doctoral student group
• Alumni, business or community group
• Visiting faculty or staff member

…you should inquire about a group tour hosted by Conferences & Visitor Services . For more information, please visit cvs.umd.edu/visit/campus-tours .

• High school student group
• Prospective transfer student group
• Counselor/advisor or organization that serves high school and/or prospective transfer students

…you should register for a group tour hosted by us, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions . Group tours provided by our office are not intended for general school field trip purposes. 

For Summer 2024, group tours will occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with the exception of any observed university holidays. To make a request, please complete the Group Tour Request Form .

For special accommodations or services for deaf or hearing-impaired visitors, please email us directly at [email protected] using the subject line "Special Accommodations".

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