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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
41 %
Best Dorms
- Cumberland
- Denton
- LaPlata
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
1
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
College Prowler Take
Living on campus at Maryland is so highly regarded that there can be a waiting list for students to move onto campus each year. Additionally, the Department of Resident Life’s commitment of guaranteeing housing to first-year students has often led to double rooms becoming triple and even lounges being transformed into quads. Be prepared for healthy, safe, but possibly cramped living quarters. A quaint number of single rooms do exist for students with the highest on-campus living priority level. Resident assistants continue to promote UMCP’s dedication to student development by saying “dorms are for sleeping, and residence halls are for living and learning." So the eight-floor high rises on North Campus are probably not appropriate for students who aren't interested in living in such an education- and growth-focused living environment. For the best general on-campus living experience, shoot for LaPlata Hall, an air-conditioned, coed high-rise, which continues to be one of the best halls on North Campus. On South Campus, apartments and suites offer upperclassmen more freedom and responsibility since many of them have shared living areas. The buildings are set up similarly to off-campus apartments, except that Resident Life staff members manage them. Students Speak Out
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Dorms are small, outdated, and...
Dorms are small, outdated, and during the beginning of fall semester and end of spring, they are unbearable due to the heat. South Campus suites are nice as they are air conditioned. La Plata is nice because it’s air conditioned. Denton Community was nice—mostly freshmen are there, which leads to a social atmosphere. |
mchew1 says: University of Maryland 2016 Undecided |
New Leonardtown is not the best...
New Leonardtown is not the best housing. Old Leonardtown...I don't know, but it's crappier than New probably, seeing that it was built 10 years before New (New Leonard was built in the '80s!) It's alright, but there are much better apartments than this that are also a lot closer to campus. It's a little bit cumbersome to walk to class since you're pretty much on the outskirts of campus, and the area itself is not that safe, especially at night. Also, you should take into account time crossing Route 1 on your way to class because you can't really just cross without that pedestrian sign blinking. In general, the more South (Allegheny) the dorm is, the better. The more North it is (Easton) the worse it is.
Campus Housing: March 05, 2009
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karmthedestroyer says: University of Maryland 2016 Psychology |
I live in Easton, which is...
I live in Easton, which is definitely the worst dorm on campus in terms of facilities and proximity to classes. Yet when it comes to spirit and social life, Easton is obviously the best!!
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Anonymous says: |
I don’t think any are great. South...
I don’t think any are great. South Campus is nice. North Campus was pretty bad for freshman dorms. New Leonardtown is nice. |
Anonymous says: |
I was on Easton Eight, and it...
I was on Easton Eight, and it rocked. However, don’t try to make crabs in the lounge because the whole floor will stink for weeks. The top floor has higher ceilings, which is good for building a loft. However, there were lofts on all floors to give yourself more living space in your tiny concrete haven you share with a stranger. There is like one bigger room on each side of the floor and a quad if you are lucky. Ellicott was once an all-male dorm; now it’s coed. The upper-class dorms are generally nicer. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
Room Types
- Suites and apartments
- Traditional: Doubles, triples, quads.
Bed Types
- Bunk beds, lofts, full (South Campus Commons)
Also Available
- There are several special-interest housing opportunities in many of the halls, while many of them have been established as official "Living & Learning" communities (i.e. Ellicott Hall is home to the Gemstone Honors Program).
Cleaning Service
None offered through the University, except for the housekeeping staff that monitors public areas in the dorms.
Dormitories
Allegany
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 201
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Anne Arundel
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 110
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, air-conditioning, honors units, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, study lounge, computer lab, Honors Living & Learning Center
Baltimore
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 94
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Bel Air
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 117
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Coin-operated laundry rooms, College Park Scholars Living & Learning Center
Calvert
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 125
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Cambridge
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 219
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, College Park Scholars Living & Learning Center
Caroline
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 128
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, third floor singles
Carroll
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 121
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, third-floor singles
Cecil
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 98
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, limited visitation hours
Centreville
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 530
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, College Park Scholars Living & Learning Center
Charles
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 99
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Chestertown
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 124
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, College Park Scholars Living & Learning Center
Cumberland
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 489
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, coin-operated laundry rooms, computer lab, College Park Scholars Living & Learning Center
Denton
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 545
Bathrooms: Communal
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, honors units, coin & Terrapin-Express-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, Honors Living & Learning Center
Dorchester
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 168
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, air-conditioning, stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, computer lab, Jimenez-Porter & Global Communities
Easton
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 555
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, honors units, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, Math Success Program
Elkton
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 554
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, honors units, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, close to recreation center
Ellicott
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 566
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, honors units, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, adjacent to rec center and Gemstone Living & Learning Center
Frederick
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 72
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Garrett
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 78
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, adjacent to South Campus Dining Room
Hagerstown
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 555
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, honors units, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, adjacent to rec center
Harford
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 113
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, coin & Terrapin Express-operated laundry rooms, South Hill Community Center
Howard
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 34
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Kent
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 78
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
LaPlata
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 618
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Elevators, only high-rise with air-conditioning, honors units, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, adjacent to recreation center
Montgomery
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 260
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
New Leonardtown
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 396
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, computer lab, home to EcoHouse living-learning program, Leonardtown Community Center
Old Leonardtown
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 244
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, computer lab, Leonardtown Community Center
Prince George’s
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 66
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms
Queen Anne’s
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 165
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Next door to McKeldin library, study lounge, one of the newest dorms
Somerset
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 121
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, computer lab, CIVICUS Living & Learning Center
St. Mary’s
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 107
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, study lounge, computer lab, Language House
Talbot
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 49
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, South Hill Community Center
Washington
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 113
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites and apartments
Air-conditioning, stay during breaks, carpeted rooms, study lounge, South Hill Community Center
Wicomico
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 164
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, third floor singles
Worcester
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 163
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional
Stay during breaks, coin-operated laundry rooms, study lounge, 24-hour computer lab
Did You Know?Due to the increase in “Living & Learning” communities on the campus, the number of requests to live in specific residence halls by incoming students has dropped significantly compared to UMCP’s earlier days when halls on campus were called “dorms” and were just for sleeping.
First-year students are guaranteed on-campus housing if they make a commitment to Resident Life by May 1.
Cecil Hall is the only same-sex residence hall on the campus. Only females are allowed to reside within this hall.
In order to qualify for a living space in either South Campus Commons or University Courtyard apartments housing, which are not owned by UMCP, students must have previously lived on campus.
At one time, community lounges within some UMCP residences halls were turned into quads due to a significant housing shortage.
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