Navigating Your Next Steps: A Guide to UMD's Admitted Students Day and Campus Visits
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Maryland (UMD)! As you prepare for this exciting new chapter, UMD offers a variety of opportunities to explore the campus, connect with current students and faculty, and get all your questions answered. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the different visit options available, with a focus on Admitted Students Day and related programs.
Exploring UMD: A Range of Visit Options
UMD understands that prospective students have diverse needs and interests. That's why they've created a variety of options for you to visit UMD. Whether you're a high school student, a transfer student, or a newly admitted student, there's a program designed to help you get to know UMD.
Campus Tours: See UMD Through the Eyes of a Student
One of the best ways to get a feel for UMD is to join a student-led campus walking tour. These tours, geared toward high school and transfer students, typically last 60-90 minutes and provide insights into important buildings, resources, and the overall student experience. Registration is usually required.
For those interested in bringing a group of 10 or more students to campus, explore the different types of group tours available.
Fall Open House: A Comprehensive Introduction to UMD
The Fall Open House is a day-long event geared toward high school juniors, seniors, and prospective transfer students. It's an opportunity to get to know UMD, hear from current students, connect with academic departments, learn more about student activities and support services, find out about applying to UMD, and join a walking tour of campus.
Read also: Admitted Students Day at UConn
Discover Maryland: An Early Look at UMD
Discover Maryland, typically held in February, is a day-long event geared toward high school sophomores and juniors. It offers a chance to see what UMD has to offer, hear from current students, speak with academic departments and support services, learn about admissions, and tour campus. Our next Discover Maryland will be held in February 2026.
Virtual Tour: Explore UMD from Anywhere
Unable to make it to campus, visiting during off-hours, or simply looking for a convenient way to explore UMD? The virtual tour allows you to see some of the campus’ most important and noteworthy locations from anywhere in the world. Follow along with the map to different campus hot spots and learn about life as a Terp!
Admitted Students Day: Your Next Steps to Becoming a Terp
Admitted Students Day is a day-long program specifically designed for newly admitted students and their families. It provides a comprehensive overview of what it means to be a Terp and helps you take the next steps toward enrollment.
Next Stop Maryland: A Deep Dive into the UMD Experience
As an admitted student, you're invited to attend 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. Registration will become available in Spring 2026.
Admitted Student Receptions: Celebrate Your Achievement
UMD also hosts two-hour receptions for newly admitted students and their families, providing another opportunity to connect with the UMD community.
Read also: Fordham Law Overview
Exploring Specific Academic Interests
UMD offers specialized visits and information sessions for students interested in particular academic areas.
School of Music Tour
For aspiring musicians, UMD invites you to sign up for a student-led tour of the School of Music! Students will have the opportunity to tour the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and ask questions about how the School of Music can be part of their UMD education.
Engineering Facilities Tour
Interested in attending an in-person tour of a few of our engineering facilities? All tours will run approximately for an hour. We cannot guarantee that a specific departmental lab will be available on the day of your tour.
School of Public Health Events
The School of Public Health invites admitted students to an Admitted Student Visit! These visits are designed to complement the Next Stop Maryland visits offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on select days.
For out-of-state students, The School of Public Health invites admitted students to a School of Public Health Out-of-State Student Panel! Want to know what it's like to be an out-of-state student in the School of Public Health at UMD?
Read also: Next Steps at Kent State
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Information Session
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources invites admitted students to join us for an information session to learn more about AGNR majors and the AGNR community.
College of Education Academic Information Session and Building Tour
The College of Education invites prospective students to to join us for a academic information session and building tour!
Smith School of Business Fireside Chat
Hear directly from students representing each of Smith's 8 majors in a relaxed, fireside chat with the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program, Professor Joe Bailey.
Beyond the Formal Visits: Experiencing UMD's Culture
While the formal visits and tours are invaluable, don't forget to experience some of UMD's unique traditions and attractions.
- Athletic Facilities: Stop by one of our top-notch athletic facilities.
- The Dairy: Have a scoop of homemade ice cream at the Dairy.
- Testudo Statues: Rub the nose of one of our beloved Testudo statues for good luck.
UMBC Options
Interested in studying a visual or performing arts field at UMBC? Congratulations on your acceptance to UMBC! Can't make it to campus? No problem; we'll bring #RetrieverNation to you!
tags: #umd #admitted #students #day #schedule
