You can only learn so much about a school from a website. Even if we tell you how beautiful our campus is, or how fantastic our students and faculty are, you won't know for yourself until you experience it for yourself!
Visit
Stop by one of our top-notch athletic facilities. Have a scoop of homemade ice cream at the Dairy. Rub the nose of one of our beloved Testudo statues for good luck. Get all your questions answered. It won't be hard to picture yourself at home here for the next four years.
We've created a variety of options for you to visit UMD. Choose the one that best fits your needs and take a look at our calendar for availability!
You can also find us attending college fairs and visiting high schools around the country.
On Campus
Maryland Information Session & Tour
Hear from an admission representative about UMD and our application process, followed by a student-led campus walking tour. Geared toward high school and transfer students, this session is about 2 hours long. Registration required. See available dates on our calendar.
On Campus
Terrapin Tour
Join a student-led campus walking tour to learn about important buildings, resources and the student experience at UMD. Geared toward high school and transfer students, this tour is 60-90 minutes long. Registration required. See available dates on our calendar.
On Campus
Group Tour
If you are interested in bringing a group of 10 or more students to campus, explore the different types of group tours available. Depending on the audience of your group, you may need to make arrangements with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Visitor Center, or Conferences & Visitor Services.
On campus & virtual
Academic Program Visits
Throughout the year, our 12 colleges and schools host a variety of information sessions and tours to give you an opportunity to learn more about a program (or major) of interest.
On Campus
Fall Open House
Join us on October 11, 2024 for a day-long event geared toward high school juniors ,seniors and prospective transfer students. Fall Open House is an opportunity to get to know UMD, hear from current students, connect with academic departments, hear more about student activities and support services, learn more about applying to UMD and join a walking tour of campus. Registration is required and space is limited.
On Campus
Discover Maryland
Our next Discover Maryland will be held in February 2025. This day long event is geared toward high school sophomores/juniors. Discover Maryland is an opportunity to see what UMD has to offer, hear from current students, speak with academic departments and support services, learn about admissions and tour campus. Registration is required.
Learn more about Discover Maryland
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Maryland! Whether or not you've already had a chance to visit campus or connect with us elsewhere, we encourage you to take advantage of the following opportunities just for admitted students.
In addition to the opportunities listed below, our 12 colleges and schools host a variety of information sessions and tours for admitted students, to give you a chance to learn more about your admitted major.
On campus & virtual
Admitted Student Open House
Our next Admitted Student Open Houses will be held in Spring 2025. This day-long program is geared toward newly admitted students and their families. You'll connect with representatives from your admitted major, hear from current students about their experiences and explore campus resources.
On Campus
Next Stop Maryland
This two hour event is geared toward newly admitted students. You'll hear from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Department of Resident Life about your next steps to becoming #AlwaysATerp! Students will also receive a tour and get a glimpse into what it's like living on campus.
View our calendar to register.
Off Campus
Terps on Tour
Registration will become available in Spring 2025. This two hour reception is for newly admitted students and their families. Join us for a celebratory get-together hosted in your community!
Self-Guided Tour
Grab your phone and your walking shoes and prepare to see the iconic sights of the University of Maryland…at your own pace! Our self-guided walking tour is a great way to tour campus when other options reach capacity or are unavailable.
Virtual Tour
Unable to make it to campus? Explore UMD from anywhere in the world with our virtual tour. See some of our campus’ most important and noteworthy locations. To start your virtual tour, simply click or tap the image below!
Whether you're headed to campus for a tour, an open house or to explore on your own, the Visitor Center at The Hotel at the University of Maryland is a great place to start.
