Campus Resources
The Graduate School (GS)
The Graduate School (GS) encompasses all graduate programs at the University of Maryland, making it one of the largest graduate education enterprises in the country. The GS provides visionary and strategic leadership for graduate education through the Office of the Dean and the Graduate Council and in collaboration with the university’s 12 schools and colleges and other campus units.
Office of Graduate Recruitment and Community (OGRC)
OGRC develops and implements diversity initiatives in graduate education and partners with diversity, equity, and inclusion units across campus to "build communities of support and success."
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University Libraries serve 37,000 students and faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The eight-library system is a key academic resource that supports the teaching, learning and research goals of the university.
As one of the world’s premier research institutions, the University of Maryland strives to transform lives by discovering new knowledge and putting it to work to benefit the state, our nation, and the world. The breadth of research across the 12 schools and colleges is fueled by more than 4,600 faculty and nearly 11,000 graduate students who are developing innovative, research-driven solutions to critically important national and international challenges.
Consortium on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity (CRGE)
CRGE is a university-wide, interdisciplinary research organization and pedagogic unit that collaborates with departments and colleges across the University of Maryland campus to promote faculty and graduate student development.
Office of Funding Opportunities
The Office of Funding Opportunities helps graduate students locate and learn of available options for financing your studies and research and also provides year-round programming on financial literacy and grant proposal writing.
Professional and Career Development Office
The Graduate School's Professional and Career Development services provide graduate students with opportunities to explore and prepare for a wide range of careers.
Careers4Terps (C4T) is the Center’s primary online career management tool for University of Maryland students and alumni.
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs was established to provide the postdoctoral community with information, training, mentoring, and services in support of career development.
Graduate School Writing Center (GSWC)
The GSWC offers writing and oral communication support for graduate students at every stage of their development as academic and professional communicators.
Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC)
The TLTC inspires and supports effective, engaging, efficient, and equitable teaching innovations among the University’s instructors and assistants.
Adele H. STAMP Student Union Center for Campus Life
STAMP's mission is to provide a safe and inviting campus center where all UMD students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members cultivate lifelong relationships founded on engagement, learning, multiculturalism, and citizenship.
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI)
ODI serves the University of Maryland by providing leadership and expertise that enriches the experiences of individuals and builds stronger communities. ODI supports the efforts of campus units to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals.
TerrapinSTRONG is a shared vision and values for the entire campus community. All new faculty, staff and students participate in the TerrapinSTRONG onboarding course. These onboarding experiences are just the first step to creating an inclusive campus. The TerrapinSTRONG vision is the shared understanding from which they work to improve the sense of community, connection and inclusion on our campus.
Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Arts and Humanities
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) aims to better prepare students for an increasingly diverse, multicultural and international society that is reflected in all of our work- literature, language, and arts curricula that examine the cultures of people throughout the world.
Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE)
OMSE, a unit of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Maryland, offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of undergraduate students. They collaborate with several other campus offices and college programs to provide unique collegial opportunities for our diverse population.
Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA)
MICA supports and advocates for our campus' historically marginalized communities by providing opportunities and spaces that affirm identities, build inclusive communities among diverse members, and create social change - locally, nationally and globally.
TerpVets is a student-run organization established to provide its members the opportunity to recognize and support the community of veterans on and off campus through a variety of volunteer and social events, while building a network that enhances personal and career growth.
The LGBTQ+ Equity Center is a professionally staffed office at the University of Maryland, College Park. They envision the University of Maryland as a fully equitable community that empowers innovators and agents of social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. The LGBTQ+ Equity Center serves University of Maryland students, staff, faculty, and alumni of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Immigrant and Undocumented Student Life Office
The Immigrant and Undocumented Student Life office provides guidance and support to immigrant and undocumented students at UMD. This office supports students who are from mixed-immigration status families and students on campus who center immigration issues in their educational advocacy. They are dedicated to holistically supporting students throughout their educational careers by providing individual mentoring support, fostering a safe academic environment through social programming, and advocacy. They support faculty/staff with training on the assets, challenges, and advocacy needed for undocumented students on campus.
Interfaith Programs and Spiritual Diversity
The Interfaith involvement area seeks to provide resources for the UMD community to engage in interfaith collaboration, spiritual development and learning.
International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS welcomes all new international students and scholars to our flagship campus, serving as the touchpoint for all of your questions about immigration, transitioning to the U.S., and making on-campus connections. They aim to provide a welcoming environment to promote and facilitate a successful educational, professional and personal experience for our international community.
University Health Center – Health Care and Medical Insurance
The University Health Center provides patient-centered, provider-directed, comprehensive care, built upon a continuous relationship between a patient and a specific health care team. Students are encouraged to establish the University Health Center (UHC) as their primary point of care while enrolled at the University. Contact health@umd.edu.
Accessibility and Disability Service
Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS) provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to ensure equal access to services, programs and activities sponsored by the University of Maryland.
The University of Maryland Campus Pantry’s mission is to alleviate food insecurity among UMD-College Park students, faculty and staff by providing emergency food to University of Maryland College Park students, faculty, and staff in need.
Campus Housing and Dining Services
Students at the University of Maryland can choose to live on campus, off-campus in the immediate College Park area, or elsewhere in the region. Whichever you choose, we have resources to help you find your best housing options. Here are a few links for general information:
- Department of Resident Life (on-campus residence halls)
- Off-campus Housing Office
- South Campus Commons Apartments
- Courtyards Apartments
Dining on campus offers a myriad of options from convenience stores to full-service restaurants, and everything in between. See the Department of Dining Services website for information.
The Counseling Center provides comprehensive support services that promote the personal, social, and academic success of UMD students.
Graduate School Academic Counselor
Simone Warrick-Bell's role in the Graduate School is to support graduate students by connecting them to resources and ensuring they are supported.
Graduate Student Life (GSL)
The GSL staff strive to build community among GradTerps, provide effective communications to resources and people, and advocate for GradTerps throughout the University of Maryland.
Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL)
TOCSL aims to equip transfer and off-campus students with resources, empower students to overcome barriers to success, and ease the transition for transfer and off-campus students.
Whether you are a Graduate student, a transfer student, living off-campus, or interested in becoming involved though a religious organization, the Engagement Team has a place for you. They run social activities and much more.
Office of Community Engagement (OCE)
The Office of Community Engagement connects the University of Maryland and the surrounding neighbors by creating mutually collaborative educational, business, government, and community partnerships.
Stay fit and healthy through one of our many Campus Recreation programs. Whether you want to just work out, take a swim, join a team, or climb a rock wall, we have something for you.
One of the many benefits of going to a Big Ten school is that you get to see outstanding sports teams right on your campus. Whether you just want to see a game or become a wholehearted Maryland Terps fan, get all your UMD athletics information in the link above.
Leadership and Community Service-Learning (LCSL)
LCSL engages students in leadership development and service-learning opportunities that foster transformative learning and social change.
Family Care (University Human Resources)
University Human Resources (UHR) assists University of Maryland faculty, staff and students with their family care needs and concerns. UMD is committed to supporting caregivers and families. UHR’s Family Care webpage is a one-stop resource for employees who need help with their caregiving responsibilities.
Spouses and Partners of Doctoral Students Community (SPARTNERS)
- UMD Spartners [Facebook Group]
Students with Kids [Facebook Group]
Graduate Legal Aid Office (GLAO)
GLAO is funded by graduate student fees. It provides free legal information, consultations, referrals, and brief assistance to UMCP graduate students on a wide range of both off-campus and university matters. Please note: GLAO does not represent students against the university and cannot advise one student directly against another student in a civil law matter.
The mission of the University of Maryland Police is to serve the university community, protect life and property, and to enforce the law. The University of Maryland offers many resources and programs to complement the law enforcement initiatives of the department. They are committed to the concept of community policing and work diligently to develop and maintain partnerships for improving the quality of life for our campus community.
Campus Advocates Respond and Educate (CARE)
CARE to Stop Violence serves as a free and confidential resource to address incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment affecting all genders of the University community.
Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
OCRSM is to support the University’s commitment to a working and learning environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. OCRSM is responsible for overseeing and implementing the University’s compliance with Title IX as well as other federal and state civil rights laws and regulations.
If you ever experience or witness a hate bias incident, in addition to referring to the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM), please also consider completing a Hate Bias report.
Transportation Services, UM Shuttle, Parking
DOTS is committed to providing safe, cost effective and innovative services that anticipate the needs of our growing community of more than 50,000 students, faculty and staff in the City of College Park and beyond.
UMD Campus Map (interactive)
University Human Resources - Employment, Benefits, Job Opportunities
People are the University’s most valuable resource, and University Human Resources (UHR) is proud to support the University’s 21st century workforce of 15,000 regular and contractual faculty, staff, and graduate assistants. We serve the employee lifecycle – from applying for a UMD position, to understanding and enrolling in our comprehensive array of benefits, to helping employees grow and thrive through training and development and other professional opportunities, to support for work-life balance, to retirement planning and beyond.
Art galleries, music, dance and theater performances, non-credit classes in painting, photography, or dance? We have it all! Whether you want to create or watch, be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities to engage your artistic side at UMD. Start exploring today!
The Clarice is in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland. As part of a major public research university, The Clarice is committed to collaboration and the creation and support of new work that further advances our knowledge and understanding, working in its creative radius.
Studio A is an interactive center encouraging the self-expression and self-development of the UMD community. We offer a creative outlet for students, faculty/staff, and community members via non-credit courses in the arts.
The mission of the Nyumburu Cultural Center is to promote an understanding of and appreciation for African-American Culture in all of its richness and complexity. In carrying out its mission, the Nyumburu Cultural Center strives to improve the life for African-American students and students of the African Diaspora, both undergraduate and graduate; to foster greater involvement of these students in campus programs and initiatives; to instill in these students an informed consciousness of their African-American, Caribbean, and African heritages; and to improve retention and graduation rates of these students. In the various events and activities, it sponsors, the Center also acknowledges, recognizes and solicits contributions of other heritages. Such efforts to cross boundaries and to intersect with other campus circles make the Nyumburu Cultural Center an excellent place for cultural exchange, intersectionality, and collaborations which enables the University of Maryland to make greater strides in achieving genuine cultural pluralism.
From its antebellum founding through the present day, Terp life has been shaped by more than just those who wrote the official version of history. There was a time when students and visitors of color were outsiders here, but through the sacrifices of earlier pioneers—reflected in our campus fabric—each brick and blade of glass belongs to them as well.
The Driskell Center honors the legacy of David C. Driskell —distinguished university professor emeritus of art, artist, art historian, collector, curator and philanthropist— by preserving the rich heritage of African American visual art and culture.
Black Graduate Student Union (BGSU)
Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA)
Student Organization Resource Center (SORC)
SORC is committed to supporting student success through involvement and leadership opportunities. Learn more about student groups/services and search any group here: TerpLink.