Residence Life
You're about to start college! There are memories to be made at every turn, whether you're tasting great homemade ice cream at The Dairy, rubbing Testudo's bronze nose for good luck on an exam or breaking out your laptop to study on McKeldin Mall on a sunny day. From the moment you attend your first outdoor concert at the Nyumburu Amphitheater or sit in Byrd Stadium's student section to cheer on the Terps, you'll know you're living the college life.
Most Maryland freshmen choose to live in the university's residence halls while others live at home or rent apartments or houses near campus. No matter where you live, you'll be immersed in the student experience at one of the nation's finest and most comprehensive public universities.
Student housing at Maryland comes in all shapes and sizes. We'll help you select the right housing option and put you in touch with potential roommates. When they don't live with their families, Maryland freshmen live in high-rise and low-rise residence halls and in apartment-style units (some with their own kitchens) either on campus or close-by. All of our residence halls have live-in Resident Assistants and successful upper-division students who will help you find your way academically and socially.
For more information about living on campus, visit the Department of Resident Life.
The University's Off-Campus Housing Services (OCH) staff supports students in making informed decisions about their living experience. To begin your search for housing, use OCH 101, an online searchable database that lists available rental housing in College Park and the surrounding communities. You can also use OCH's roommate finder to create your own profile and search for others with similar housing needs and interests.
Visit OCH online or in person at the Stamp Student Union to access their services.
