Lodging Information

Summer Conference Guests are housed in Residence Halls.The University of Maryland is home to 35 residence halls, capable of housing approximately 8,000 individuals. Halls range from standard high rise facilities to suite and apartment style living. A general overview of residence hall housing can be viewed by visiting: http://www.resnet.umd.edu/hallsatglance/hallsatglance.html.

Important Note: While most of our facilities are ADA compliant, please arrange for accessible housing prior to arrival.

Community Living

Campus is divided into three regions: North Campus, South Campus, and Leonardtown. Each region is divided into communities of buildings that share common facilities and services. (http://www.resnet.umd.edu/halls.html)

Traditional Lodging

• In traditional residence halls, bedrooms are situated along a hall and share common floor bathroom facilities.
• Most traditional housing is not air-conditioned.
• Many traditional halls have recreation rooms and common floor lounges.

Suite-Style Lodging

• Suite units have a combination of single and double rooms sharing common bathroom and living space. (Think of apartments without a kitchen.)
• All suites are located in the South Hill Community.
• All suites are air-conditioned.
• Suites house 4-8 people.

Apartment-Style Lodging

• Apartments have a combination of single and double rooms sharing common bathroom and living space as well as fully-equipped kitchens.
• Apartments are located in the South Hill Community and in Leonardtown.
• All apartments are air-conditioned.
• Apartments house 4-8 people.

What to Expect in Your Room When You Arrive

• Each bedroom is equipped with a twin bed, bureau, desk, and chair for each participant assigned to the room.
• Standard linen service is an option for short term guests. We provide 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, 2 sheets, and a blanket. (Sorry, we don't make the bed.) Towels may be exchanged daily and sheets may be exchanged weekly.
• Daily maid service is not provided. (Rooms are cleaned prior to a group's arrival.) Common areas (bathrooms, lounges) in traditional halls are cleaned daily.
• Telephones are provided in suites and apartments. (A calling card is required to call off campus.)

Hospitality Desk

• Each region of campus has a 24-hour hospitality desk operating the entire summer. At the hospitality desks, our friendly staff help guests:
  • Check in and check out. Unless prior arrangements are made, check in is after 3pm and check out is 11am.
  • Exchange linen.
  • Obtain general information about campus.
  • Pick up and return room keys.
  • Pick up parking passes.
  • Report maintenance and other inconveniences.
  • Retrieve phone messages and mail.

Security in Residency Halls

• The University takes security very seriously. (Statistics available at police website.)
• All residence halls require an electronically-coded card for access.
• Many elevators require them, as well.
• All exterior doors are equipped with timed alarms so they can not be propped open.
• All bedrooms have locks.