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Hi everyone! I’m an incoming freshman about to be commuting to UMD this year. I recently bought a parking permit for lot 1, but i’m worried about the parking lot filling up before i get there. all my classes start in the afternoon (around 3), will this make it harder to find places to park? any advice would be helpful!

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 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?

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.

I’ve been trying to keep an eye out for the tech incubator applications for both UIUC and UMD, since last year they were joined, but i haven’t found anything so far.

Anyone have any ideas on when they release or if they are going to release, i know last yr they came out around august 12th?

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?

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

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 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

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

4.57 W | 3.81 UW | In-state at Maryland (competitive HS in HOCO) (White male)

4-6 AP classes total with 4/5s on all of them (Calc AB, Stats, World, Gov, and I'm taking BC and Phys 1 senior year)

- work + volunteering + basic collegeboard awards + leadership positions + independent activities for my EC's

SAT: 1490 (710 English, 780 Math)
Applying for Stats major / Industrial engineering (depending on uni)

First choice is UMD, but it's so random nowadays; I have no idea what to expect

Advice for ANYTHING is appreciated here, and give me what chances I have

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😂

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?

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!

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.

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

I'm going to be living in South this upcoming semester an I'm scared regarding transportation because my housing assignment is so far away from everything including my classes (I am premed so most of my science classes are a Hornbake plaza and HJP/ ESJ). I dont know how to ride any of those e-bikes and e-scooters and I don't know how often the shuttle stops around south campus and I really want to make it early to my classes every day. What do I do?