Halloween came to the University of Maryland in style Friday. Students, faculty and staff alike showed up bright and early to classes in their best costumes ­— including pirate attire, funky wigs and enough face paint to cover the Sistine Chapel. Scroll through the photos below to see the best costumes that made their way across the campus.

1) The McKeldin Library staff went all-out this year with a wild mix of characters. We’ve got everything here from Princess Leia to Colonel Sanders to Mad Max ­— a true representation of the diversity on the campus.

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2) What’s Halloween without at least one witch?

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3) There is not a single frat party this weekend that won’t contain at least three of these costumes. It’s a classic that you can just slip on if you’re in a rush.

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4) Harry Potter came all the way here from Hogwarts just to go to math class.

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5) This political get-up is perfectly timed for election season.

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6) And this … well, it’s not quite clear what the intended look is here, but her holiday spirit is so strong it doesn’t matter.

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7) This guy took a leap back in time for this awesome Renaissance costume.

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8) A timeless film turned Halloween inspiration? Why not? This couple does Forrest Gump serious justice with their interpretation of Forrest and Jenny.

9) These girls know how to do a group costume! Check out their remake of the comedy Bridesmaids.

10) These kids are “just a couple of nerds.”