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Rates & Terms New Students Transfer Students Returning Students Spring Only Summer Housing Reassignment Process Special Housing Needs Off-Campus Housing Leasing at Commons & Courtyards
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Resident Resources
Find Your Squad Things to do at UMD Mail & Packages Maintenance & Repairs Safety & Policies Academic Success Mental Health & Wellness Sustainability Resources
About Us
Staff Directory Join Our Team Director's Welcome Vision, Mission, & Values Residential Curriculum Restorative Practices Res Life Scholarships Contact Us
Rates & Terms New Students Transfer Students Returning Students Spring Only Summer Housing Reassignment Process Special Housing Needs Off-Campus Housing Leasing at Commons & Courtyards
Halls at a Glance Residence Halls Room Layouts & Tours Living-Learning Programs Substance-Free Housing Campus Map
Important Dates Before Move-In Move-In Move-Out Spring Break Fall Break Thanksgiving Break Winter Break
Find Your Squad Things to do at UMD Mail & Packages Maintenance & Repairs Safety & Policies Academic Success Mental Health & Wellness Sustainability Resources
Staff Directory Join Our Team Director's Welcome Vision, Mission, & Values Residential Curriculum Restorative Practices Res Life Scholarships Contact Us

Moving & Breaks

From move-in and move-out to campus breaks, find everything you need to plan ahead, navigate each transition with ease, and settle in with confidence.

Key Dates to Know
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Before Move-In

Move-in is one the busiest—and most exciting—moments of the year for Resident Life Terps! Review tips on items to bring, roommate relationships, personalizing your room, and more.

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Move-In

Parking information, steps for checking in, packages & mail, and more

Arriving On Campus
A student and his parents carry luggage and boxes across a campus lawn.

Move-Out

Returning keys, parking & unloading zones, carts, donation drives, and more

Leaving Campus

Academic Breaks

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Spring Break

Leaving for spring break? Review what to do before you leave and explore housing and campus options during spring break.

Spring Break Details
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Fall Break

A quick pause in the semester. Check closing expectations, limited services, and options if you stay on campus.

Fall Break Details
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Thanksgiving Break

Plan ahead for an early departure. Find key dates, room prep steps, and on-campus resources during the holiday.

Thanksgiving Break Details
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Winter Break

Our longest break! Learn about extended housing options, fees, and what’s available on campus.

Winter Break Details

Department of Resident Life
Annapolis Hall, 7626 Regents Drive, College Park, MD 20742
reslife@umd.edu 301-314-2100