UMD freshmen on campus for the first time balance safety and social life
Some students have struggled to make friends.
New UMD dorms to be named for former students who broke racial barriers
The first dorm is named for Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson-Coates and the second is named for Pyon Su and Chunjen Constant Chen.
RHA discusses updates on new dorm construction, dining hall hours
The directors of Residential Facilities, Resident Life and Dining Services provided updates to the RHA.
UMD to allow guests in dorms for first time this semester
Residents in traditional and semi-suite rooms can host one student, while those in suites and apartments can host two students.
With more than half of quarantine housing filled, UMD prepares to add three more dorms
Wicomico, Caroline and Carroll halls might be added to the university's quarantine and isolation housing, if needed.
Students in Denton Hall advised to restrict activity, monitor symptoms for 14 days
UMD expects the precautionary measure will allow students to resume in-person activities Oct. 2.
Several UMD students living in Cumberland Hall moved to quarantine housing
At least one positive case has been identified on Cumberland's seventh floor.
Guide: What you need to know about life at UMD in the age of coronavirus
To prepare for a semester like no other, here’s a reference for all things dorms, DOTS and dining.
UMD provides additional information on face covering policies
All students and employees will be provided two face coverings.
UMD shouldn’t reopen for the fall semester
OUR VIEW: Reopening campus unnecessarily puts lives in danger.