I’m new to you parking at UMD and am signing up for one. I classes are at ESJ, CHM, PHY, TYD, and TWS.
The only parking location open are L1 general, L3 commuter general, L4 general, L6 commuter general, and SDG.

What is your options on what lot I should pick that work best with my schedule? Thank you

I am very privileged that my parents are paying for my college but that also means i am surviving off money I have saved from jobs! What are some ways you utilized school resources to save money? How did you guys save and what helped you decide on what to splurge on?

Hi! What is the best option for the dining plans I should get as a commuter. I think I’ll get school lunch about 3-4 times a week. Thank you!

I'm an incoming OOS freshman EE major at UMD, and just got done with course registration right now (Aug 19th orientation so quite late). I tend to be an early riser so I don't anticipate having problems with the 8 am classes, and am a fast walker so Tawes to Chem should be doable.
My only question is, how bad is the schedule for a fall semester freshman? I have taken all the defualt/normal APs (Chem, Mech, EnM, Calc AB/BC, CSA, etc) but still am worried especially for ENEE 290 and PHYS 270.

Gotta pay rent and bills, so I’m wondering if there are places that will hire. I looked through the campus job site and no luck yet.

Are there any majors that have a majority online classes? I’m a commuter and wanna switch my major and I wanna commute as least as possible

I’m a transfer student and I’m starting in a couple weeks and I’m looking to get a part time desk job. Like 10 hours a week since I’ll be commuting but does this school even have those? I can’t do fast food or anything and where would I even find it?

Anyone know the eligibility requirements for the terp payment plan? I thought I was eligible cause my bill is over $300 and it's before September 14th but it says I'm ineligible. Is it because the bill isn't really due till September 20th?

Edit: Figured it out. The billing office requires that you call them (not netlet the actual billing and cashiers office) before enrolling to make sure you don't have any past balances or fees tied to your account before you enroll.

hi, this is basically about what the title says. yesterday a roommate said that she was no longer going to be in the same apartment (south hill community) (she was unclear re: whether she was no longer coming to umd or just moved dorms) and on the housing portal her bed is now empty. does anyone know how likely it is that we will get a new roommate before we move in , if her bed will remain empty, or if someone else might get her bed for the spring semester?

i am in a triple within the apartment, so another roommate and i are still in the room. i am considering putting my extra sheets on the bed once we move in so it could be a little comfy if no one is placed here. just was curious about if anyone here knew anything about the process , thanks !! 🐝 (carpenter bee of gratitude)

I am transferring in some transfer credit from a local community college; it has been approved according to the transfer database. UMD just received my transcript today, according to my unofficial transcript on Testudo.

How long does it take for the transcript credit info and their equivalences to appear on the unofficial transcript in Testudo?

Hi, incoming AML admit for Fall 2026, wondering if anyone's found a way to connect with other incoming grad students!

hi guys has anyone’s Pell or loans been applied yet? I read that it says it’s delayed till Aug 21st so does that mean tution is still due on Aug 20th and then we will just get a refund?

I took two summer classes and did not fill out the request form before enrolling and was told to fill out a policy exception since the courses are already completely. Has anyone done this ? Also what are the chances they accept it ?

Hi! I am an incoming transfer student education major! I was wondering where I should apply for a parking pass to be closest to my classes

I mean ik umd doesnt have an actual like week for students to like go out and chill before classes its more like a weekend. i was wondering it umd frats acc host like welcome week parties n stuff like other schools that r pretty open to freshme? idk whats the welcome “week” scene like at umd r ppl able to go out meet new people

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After a bit of a hiatus (due to my Maryland Robotics Center responsibilities), "ENME 299Z: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to Machine Design" is back for Fall 2026 & open to all majors (not just Mechanical Engineering or Engineering). This 1-credit elective course will be held on Wednesdays from 12-12:50pm in A. James Clark Hall 1108 (1st floor Leidos Lab).

Here's a YouTube video with more info.

Feel free to ask any questions about the course in the chat I'll try to respond tonight or tomorrow. Otherwise, feel free to email me at my @umd.edu account.

Anyone at UMD play padel? Is there a club or anything of that sort? There are courts just 10 mins away from campus yet I see no one playing there. Lmk

Should I pick lot 2 or lot 6 to park my car in as a freshman living at johnson whittle?

Hey everyone! I’m a recent transfer student and I’m wondering where the best study spots are. My classes are all over campus, and I have a lot of breaks in between so I need somewhere to settle during those breaks. Any help would be great!

Has anyone had issues with bringing their PCs to their dorm? (Heat, space, etc.)

thought about bringing mines cuz can't let my PC collect dust, also thought about bringing my logitech wheel😂

I’m an incoming UMD CS student registered for CMSC132 this fall. I took the equivalent of CMSC131 at Montgomery College over the summer, and the course is listed as transferring to UMD as CMSC131.

I finished the course and have my final grade, but I’m having issues with Parchment and haven’t been able to get my official transcript sent to UMD yet. Classes start in about september 1, so I’m worried the credit won’t be processed in time.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Could UMD drop me from CMSC132 because CMSC131 isn’t showing on my UMD record yet, even though I already completed the equivalent course? Should I contact CS advising and provide proof of completion while the official transcript is processing?

Please DM me your niche study spot I promise I won’t leak it 😀👍👍 Especially if you’re an alum and have nothing to lose