Fall Welcome Events

Floor/Building Dinners

See RA for each time
Dining Hall

Flexus & Virtus Welcome

6:30–7:30 p.m.
Oakland Multipurpose Room

Scholars Under the Lights

7 p.m.
Bob “The Turtle” Smith Stadium

Game Night

8:30–11 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center & Prince Frederick Hall

An exciting evening full of friendly competition from a wide variety of different games and trivia!

Hoff Movie (Twilight - Bingo version)

9–11:30 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

Forever begins now...which speaks both to the start of your UMD experience and this BINGO version of the Twilight film that started it all!

Ultimate Frisbee

10:30 p.m.–12 a.m.
McKeldin Mall
Co-sponsored by UMD Women’s Ultimate

Join your fellow Terps as we play ultimate under the stars.

RA Meet and Greets

See RA for Meeting Time & Location

Get to know your peers on your floor, grab dinner together, and then get ready to head to the B1G Show!

College Park Scholars Service Day

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
See your College Park Scholars faculty for more information about your starting location

Honors College Convocation

10–11:15 a.m.
Dekelboum Hall, The Clarice

UMD Field Hockey vs. Drexel

12 p.m.
Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex

Transfer Student Welcome

4:30–6:30 p.m.
TerpZone, Adele H. Stamp Student Union

Welcome to the B1G Show

7:30–9:30 p.m. (Gates open at 7 p.m.)
SECU Stadium
Co-Sponsored by Maryland Athletics, the Residence Hall Association, Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland Alumni Association

This is your official welcome to the Terrapin community with President Pines, student leaders, and Maryland Athletics! Learn the songs, cheers, and traditions and participate in the Class of 2030 photo on the football field. Wear your RED community t-shirt for the class photo!

Cosmic Bowling

8 p.m.–1 a.m.
TerpZone
Hosted by TerpZone

Stamp Extravanaganza

9:30 p.m.–12 a.m.
First Floor and Food Court, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Hosted by Adele H. Stamp Student Union

Enjoy a variety of activities from karaoke to crafting to games to artists and more!

Terp Bingo

10 p.m.–12 a.m.
Grand Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association

Join us for a traditional bingo hall experience with prizes to help you settle into the residence halls and start building your collection of Terp gear. Free to join and opportunities to win both through rounds of bingo and raffles throughout the event.

Park Run - Community 5K

9 a.m.
Paint Branch Trail (4289 Metzerott Rd) at Acredale Park

This free, fun, and friendly weekly event open to all is a great way for students to step outside the UMD campus and get to know College Park’s beautiful trails and vibrant community. Registration is free but not required for participation.

Bend & Bagels

9:45–11:30 a.m.
Orem Hall - Riggs Alumni Center
Hosted by University of Maryland Alumni Association

Join the UMD Alumni Association for morning yoga and breakfast provided by Panera after the session!

FreeFest

1–3 p.m.
McKeldin Mall
Co-sponsored by South Campus Commons & Courtyards

Our signature Fall Welcome resource fair, where you’ll connect with campus services and local community partners who are all here to help you thrive. Enjoy a live DJ, mini golf, games, free goodies, and more!

FreshCon 2026

2–6 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs

Men’s Soccer vs. High Point

7 p.m.
Ludwig Field

Show your University ID at the student gate to enjoy the match.

University Book Center Welcome Event

7:30–9 p.m.
University Book Center Welcome Event
Hosted by the University Book Center

Stop by the University Book Center for deals on Terp gear and other fun activities to ring in the start of the year!

Cosmic Bowling

8 p.m.–1 a.m.
TerpZone

Late Night Terp Thing

8:30 p.m.–12 a.m.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union

A fun filled night of activities including glow games, mini golf, arts and crafts, trivia, ice cream from the Maryland Dairy, and so much more!

Moonlit Music

9–10 p.m.
Nyumburu Amphitheater
Hosted by Student Entertainment Events

Enjoy live music under the stars.

Poster Sale

9 a.m.–7 p.m.
TerpZone & Activities Room

Find Your Way Tours

11 a.m.
Atrium, Adele H. Stamp Student Union 

Get acclimated to the campus and learn from current students on how to find your classes before day one.

UMD Field Hockey vs. Temple

12 p.m.
Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex

Hoff Movie (Super Mario Galaxy)

1–3:15 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

A galaxy awaits! Enjoy this instant animated classic with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, and a wild array of Nintendo’s iconic characters.

Hoff Movie (Twilight - Bingo version)

4–6:30 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

Catch your second opportunity to enjoy this iconic teen drama where nothing will be the same.

RecWell Climbing Wall

4–8 p.m.
Eppley Recreation Center
Hosted by RecWell

Climb your way up UMD's 55-foot tall freestanding climbing wall - one of the tallest on the East Coast! Be sure to bring your student ID with you for access to the facility.

RecWellcome

5–9 p.m.
La Plata Beach & Eppley Recreation Center
Hosted by RecWell

Participate in a variety of games and activities to learn more about the various sports, classes, and resources available through the RecWell program.

Meditative Walk at the Chapel

6:30–7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel Garden
Hosted by the Memorial Chapel

Set your vision for the new school year as you walk the meditative Labyrinth at the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance.  Journal in the garden against a backdrop of dream-filled music. Take part in a calming art activity. Labyrinth facilitators will introduce you to this meaning-making space.

Hoff Movie (The Mandalorian and Grogu)

7–9:30 p.m.
Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Co-sponsored by Student Entertainment Events

This is the way. Follow our favorite heroic duo from the Star Wars universe on their action-packed adventure across galaxies.

First Floor Meetings

7 p.m.
In Residence Halls

Meet with your RA to discuss floor expectations, building policies, and getting ready for a great year living on campus.