Guests
Program Overview
The Overnight Stay Program is an opportunity for prospective University of Maryland students to see what it is like to live on-campus. The program offers students the opportunity to stay with a current undergraduate student for one night and observe the atmosphere that university offers its undergraduates in the residence halls.
Registration
Step 1: Register to be an Overnight Stay Program guest
Complete the online registration application for the Overnight Stay Program.
• Register here
Step 2: Call to confirm your registration
Call the Department of Resident Life’s Office of Programs and Outreach at (301) 314-4255.
Step 3: Register for UMD’s Visit Maryland Day
If you have not already registered with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the Visit Maryland Day, please visit their web site or call their office at (800) 422-5867 or (301) 314-8385.
The Overnight Stay Program is on a first come first served basis until the program dates are full. Our programs are very popular, so we encourage you to reserve your spot as early as possible.
Visit Maryland Day
Visit Maryland Day is a prospective student program run in the Fall Semester which offers the opportunity for high school students to view the University of Maryland and get additional information about the University.
While the Overnight Stay Program is coordinated in conjunction with Visit Maryland Day, the registration processes are different. Please visit the Undergraduate Admissions Web site to register for Visit Maryland Day.
Agenda
Signs will direct you to the Cambridge Community Center (CCC) once you arrive on campus. Women should arrive at the CCC by 6:00 p.m. and men should arrive by 7:00 p.m. Download the campus map for help with finding the exact location and view the Department of Transportation Services web site for parking information. Please plan to arrive on time, taking traffic and weather conditions into consideration, as your host will be waiting for you. If you are unable to arrive by your designated time and have not contacted us directly, we will assume that you are not coming, and we will be unable to accommodate you for the evening.
Once at the CCC, please check in at the Guest Check-In Table. Announcements regarding planned events will be made and a question and answer session about the program will follow. The Coordinator will speak to you about the procedures, rules, and expectations for the evening, and provide you with instructions for Visit Maryland Day the following day. Once she has finished speaking, you will meet your host.
What to do if you’re running late
If you are running late, don’t Panic! Simply call us at our office phone number (301) 314-4255 and let us know that you will be running late. The earlier you can let us know that you are running late, the better. If you are lost and need directions do not hesitate to ask our staff to assist you in finding your way to the program.
What to bring
Some helpful items to bring include:
- Sleeping Bag/Pillow
- Toiletries
- Change of Clothing
- Towel for Showering
- Money for Dinner
Helpful Handouts
Rules and Regulations
During your stay, we ask that you stay on campus with your host at all times and abide by all Department of Resident Life, UMD, and Maryland state laws.
Emergency Information
In the case of an emergency on the night of your stay, please contact the Annapolis Hall Front Desk at (301) 314-2662. You may then ask to be put in contact with the program coordinator. If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.