Housing Information - Undergrads                          Issue 2
Greetings!
Finding a place to live is probably one of the most important things on your to do list. Whether you plan to live on or off-campus, the Tips below will help you get started.   
Today's Tip: Finding Housing
Housing options for new international students are dependent on whether you are entering the University as a new first-year student or as a transfer student.  No matter where you live, you will still have an opportunity to become an active member of the University of Maryland community.


ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FOR  NEW (FRESHMEN) 
UNDERGRADUATES
New freshmen entering the university are given priority to residence hall housing as it becomes available.  If you have not done so already, request residence hall housing by completing the housing and dining online form here. 

Students are assigned to rooms in the order in which requests are received. A variety of options are available and preferences for roommates, areas of campus, specific buildings, etc. will be taken into account.  For best consideration, all preferences should be submitted to reslife@umd.edu   as soon as possible.  Residence hall housing is renewable for a second year and typically for a third year for students who enter the residence halls as freshmen.  


WHAT TO BRING
You can find a list of items to pack, resident hall policies, and other useful information on the website of the Office of Residence Life.

 
HOUSING FOR NEW UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER 
STUDENTS
On-campus housing cannot be guaranteed for transfer students.  If you are interested in living in the residence halls, you should request residence hall housing by completing the housing and dining online form, on the Resident Life website , as soon as possible.  All housing requests are initially placed on a wait list.  If space becomes available, even into the early weeks of the semester, students can be moved off the wait list and assigned a room and roommate.

New Transfer students who request residence hall housing or who want to live near the campus should immediately explore other housing options using the resources offered by the University's Off-Campus Housing Services.

 
EARLY MOVE-IN
Students who have an on-campus housing assignment may be able to move in early depending on availability. For more information, please contact the Department of Resident Life.


OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
The Off-Campus Housing Services office  is UMD's office that supports you in your housing search. You can visit them on your arrival in the Student Union.  The OCH DATABASE:    is a housing search database with available area rentals & Roommate Finder 
 

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, AND BE SAFE:
Whether you use the University of Maryland's Off-Campus Housing Services or not, make sure to take a look at their information and remember  never to send any money until you have seen the accommodations and signed a lease. 

Disclaimer: Off-campus housing information is provided solely as a courtesy. The University of Maryland does not inspect, endorse or assume any responsibility for any properties, accommodations, or other housing options or websites; and it expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise within connection therewith. Individuals are strongly advised to thoroughly investigate and inspect any properties, accommodations, or other housing options before making final arrangements.

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