The Diamondback’s 2025 Housing Guide
Looking for tips and updates on life in on-campus dorms and apartments around College Park? Check out The Diamondback's Housing Guide HERE.
UMD will see more than 10% board fee increase for 2026 fiscal year, highest in last decade
Students are set to pay an additional $512 for a typical double dorm room with air conditioning and $636 for a base resident dining plan for the 2025-26 school year.
The Diamondback’s Spring 2025 Housing Guide
If you're looking to learn more about housing at the University of Maryland, click HERE to read the Diamondback's Spring 2025 Housing Guide.
UMD must invest in better laundry facilities for on-campus students
The number of students living in dorms compared to the amount of washing and drying units is disproportionate.
The Diamondback’s Fall 2023 Housing Guide
Click HERE to flip through the Diamondback’s Fall 2023 Housing Guide.
UMD dedicates Johnson-Whittle Hall to two trailblazers
Johnson-Whittle Hall is named after Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson Coates.
UMD students voice frustrations with housing application process
Housing filled up within hours and left students who had later priority times with limited options.
UMD housekeeping staff ask for more respect, value
Residential facilities housekeepers say they receive one KN95 mask per week.
After year of single dorms, UMD sophomores adjust to living with roommates
With in-person classes back, the transition from living alone to sharing a bedroom is presenting some challenges.
Dorm sweet dorm: Reviews of some freshman housing options
Here are some students’ thoughts on freshman housing.