1. Living on Campus
74% of Reslife students reported living on campus contributed positively to their learning and academic performance. (Skyfactor Resident Assessment Survey Fall 2015)
Walking distance to your classes, labs, the library, theater, art galleries, athletic facilities, food venues and more…
On campus opportunities for leadership, internships, employment and engagement
24-hour staffing, support and services provided by Reslife, the Counseling Center and Department of Public Safety
More than 200 student organizations/clubs at your fingertips including: the Comic Book Club, UMBC TV, Club Sports, Humans vs. Zombies, and the Investing and Trading Club
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2. Residential Communities
Suite-style rooms with semi-private bathrooms
Apt. Communities for upper-class students
Community desks, study lounges, laundry facilities, vending and ice-machines
Individually controlled temperature
Ethernet/Wireless internet access
Cable Television, with 100+ stations including HBO
Meal plan required in halls; optional in apartments
Campus Safety: daily campus patrols, Blue- Light emergency phones, emergency alert system and student escorts
Refer to the website for a list of items to bring (and not bring) to campus
West Hill Apt. Community – Upper Classmen
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3. Living Learning Communities
Living and Learning Communities (LLCs), connects students with shared interest in culture, academics and community service.
LLCs are purposeful attempts to integrate curricular and co-curricular experiences that complement and extend classroom learning.
LLCs foster faculty and resident interaction that enhances both intellectual and personal growth of the residents.
Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT)
Honors College
Humanities
Intercultural Living Exchange (ILE)
Shriver (Community Service)
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)
Women Involved in Learning & Leadership (WILL)
Discovery Scholars
STEM
INDS
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4. Living Learning Communities
Housing Application, apply today its simple!
Log on to , click on Apply for Housing Fall 2016
(Be sure to read all application procedures on the website)
Step 1: Log In to apply for housing
Step 2: Accept your housing offer – if housing is offered to you, be sure to read and accept the terms of the Housing License online
Assignments are provided in August! Be sure to check your UMBC daily for any updates.
For students with disabilities or other special needs housing –
contact the Jackie Wilson, Assistant Director for Assignments to discuss options
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