University of Maryland - Visiting

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Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

www.umd.edu/virtualum

Schedule a Group Info Session or Interview

To schedule a group information session or interview, just stop by. That’s right, there’s no need to call for an informational interview. Just stop by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the Mitchell Building as informational interviews are offered on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding University holidays. You’ll never need a reservation.

Campus Tours

“Terrapin Tours” of the campus, which are 90 minutes long, are led by students most often between Monday and Friday. Again, no reservation is needed. Some hot spots on campus that are visited tend to be classroom buildings, a room in one of the residence halls, one of the two dining halls, one of the libraries, our outstanding athletic facilities, and the student union. Availability varies. Stop by the Mitchell Building to join the latest tour group. “Adopt-A-Student” matches prospective students with a current undergraduate to spend an entire day together experiencing campus life, including attending classes and enjoying extracurricular activities. To consider this unique experience, a reservation is needed at least two weeks in advance. Call (800) 422-5867.

Overnight Visits

The University offers an overnight stay program for accepted students in March through May. Prospective students are given a complimentary pass to the ERC, and tag along with a University student who shares common interests with them. The programs often cap off the night with a s'mores session, where newly admitted students bond over bonfires and ask current students any questions they have about the University.

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Hotel Listings

College Park:Best Western Inn
8601 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740
(800) 442-1644 or (301) 474-2800
www.bestwestern.com
Distance From Campus: ¼ mile
Price: $99.00-$139.00

Comfort Inn and Suites
9020 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740
(800) 228-5150 or (301) 441-8110
www.comfortinn.com
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $99.00-$149.00

Courtyard by Marriott
6301 Golden Triangle Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 441-3311
marriott.com
Distance From Campus: 4 miles
Price: $99.00-$149.00

Days Inn
9137 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 345-5000
www.the.daysinn.com/collegepark06812
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $74.00-$110.00

Econo Lodge
9624 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 474-0003
www.econolodge.com
Distance From Campus: 2 miles
Price: $60.00-$80.00

Fairfield Inn by Marriott
4050 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-7100
marriott.com/fairfieldinn
Distance From Campus: About 4 miles
Price: $109.00-$119.00

Greenbelt Marriott
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 441-3700
marriott.com/property/propertyPage/WASGB
Distance From Campus: 4.5 miles
Price: $129.00-$225.00

Hampton Inn
9670 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740
(800) 426-7866 or (301) 345-2200
www.hamptoninn.com
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $109.00-$149.00

Holiday Inn
7200 Hanover Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770
(800) 280-4188 or (301) 982-7000
www.holiday-inn.com
Distance From Campus: About 4 miles
Price: $79.00-$139.00

Holiday Inn
10000 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 345-6700
www.holiday-inn.com
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $119.00-$129.00

Howard Johnson Express
9113 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
(800) 446-4656 or (301) 513-0002
www.hojo.com/
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $70.00-$79.00

Ramada Limited
9113 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 345-4900
www.the.ramada.com/collegepark11381
Distance From Campus: 1.5 miles
Price: $70.00-$79.00

Sheraton College Park Hotel
4095 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
(800) 325-3535 or (301) 937-4422
www.starwood.com/sheraton
Distance From Campus: About 4 miles
Price: $79.00-$320.00

Super 8
9150 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
(800) 800-8000 or (301) 474-0894
www.super8.com
Distance From Campus: 2 miles
Price: $59.00-$110.00

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