University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Student Activities

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Maryland Eastern Shore students live on campus. In 2023, 62% of undergrads at University of Maryland Eastern Shore lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 33% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Maryland Eastern Shore. There are 1,798 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,070 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,253 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers coed housing.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Athletics

At University of Maryland Eastern Shore there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Maryland Eastern Shore:

Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UMD Eastern Shore campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UMD Eastern Shore offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Maryland Eastern Shore, take US 13 to Princess Anne, MD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Salisbury - Ocean City - Wicomico (SBY) airport.

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