Program & Agenda

During our open house, we invite you to engage with faculty, students, and alumni representing various academic programs, departments, and organizations who will be available to answer your questions about the curriculum, campus life, and career opportunities.  Throughout the day, you will see the diversity of a university that reflects and celebrates the rich multi-cultural make-up of the broader Baltimore-Washington region.  The day’s programming will include:

Welcome Breakfast (9:00 - 9:45 a.m.)
University President Jay A. Perman, MD, will kick-off our Open House with welcoming remarks and a complimentary continental breakfast, hosted on the front lawn of the School of Nursing.

School-specific Information Sessions (10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Spend the morning learning about a school of your choice.  Our seven professional schools will each hold an information session where attendees will learn about the individual school's application process, program(s) offered, and dual-degree opportunities.

Lunch (12:30 - 1:30p.m.)
Lunch and the afternoon programming will be held in the SMC Campus Center. Lunch will be provided. 

Table Talk Sessions (12:30 - 1:30p.m.)
Stop by a booth and meet representatives from student organizations, university services, Baltimore housing, and exam preparation companies.

Student and Faculty Discussion Panels (1:45 - 3:00 p.m.)
Faculty, staff, and students will participate in discussion panels, where they will answer questions about student life, university diversity, community involvement, global opportunities, financial aid, and student services.   

Campus Tours - Optional (3:00 p.m.)
Join us for a walking tour our historic campus. Founded in 1807, the University of Maryland, Founding Campus is located in West Baltimore, walking distance from Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, and the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The University is a 61-acre research and technology complex, with a total of 65 buildings on campus, including, SMC Campus Center, URecFit, and the Health Sciences & Human Services Library.  

Staff from admissions, financial aid, and student services will be present to provide details on admissions requirements, application procedures, financial assistance, as well as educational programs, cultural and social activities, and leadership opportunities.

The open house is free but will require registration. Please register by April 7th if you would like to attend.   If you have questions about this event, please contact the planning team at openhouse@umaryland.edu . This event is proudly sponsored by the Diversity Advisory Council of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is located in the heart of downtown Baltimore, near Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Baltimore Inner Harbor.