Landmark

Landmark is located at the intersection of Regents Drive, College Avenue and Route 1, and is near many of the bars and restaurants in downtown College Park.

Types of Apartments:

At the Landmark, rent prices are per bed, not per apartment.  

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $1,879
• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,130
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,689
• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,270 
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,409

Amenities:

• Social lounge
• Fitness center
• Sauna
• Tanning beds
• Yoga/spin studio
• Media room
• Private study rooms
• Bike storage
• Garage parking

Union on Knox

Located on Knox Road, this apartment complex is close to many restaurants and bars, such as Shake Shack and The Greene Turtle.

Types of Apartments:

Apartments are priced per bed.

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $1,910
• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,150 
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,600 
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,345 

Amenities:

• Clubhouse with a TV lounge and study rooms
• Yoga studio
• Gym
• Pet spa
• Coffee bar
• Bike storage
• Garage parking

College Park Towers

This building, located between Knox Road and Hartwick Road, features condos often rented out to students. Available floor plans depend on current listings and prices depend on the owner.

Aster

Located above the Trader Joe‘s and Crunch Fitness, this building is near multiple restaurants. 

Types of Apartments:

Apartments are priced per apartment.

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $1,905
• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $1,935
• Two bedroom, two bathrooms, starting at $2,610
• Three bedroom, two bathroom, starting at $4,528

Amenities:

• Outdoor pool
• Fitness center
• TV lounge
• Individual and coworking spaces
• Game room with wet bar
• Club room
• Pet spa
• Parking

The Standard

This apartment building is located on Hartwick Road and is near restaurants such as Little Blue Menu and SeoulSpice.

Types of Apartments:

Price is per bed, and depends on the type of apartment’s floor plan and if the bedroom is shared or not.

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $2,209
• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,599
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,099
• Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, starting at $1,445
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,400
• Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, starting at $1,255

Amenities:

• Jumbotron
• Fire pit
• Parking garage
• Clubroom
• Coffee bar
• Pet grooming station
• Fitness center

Terrapin Row

These apartment buildings are located next to Guilford Drive, Knox Road and Hartwick Road, and are near eateries such as Dunkin’ and The Spot Mini.

Types of Apartments:

Prices are per bed and depend on the type of floor plan and if the room is shared.

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $2,079
• One bedroom, one bathroom, currently sold out
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $959
• Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, starting at $1,299 
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,079

Amenities:

• Pool
• Fitness center with spin room and sauna
• Lounge
• Outdoor kitchen
• Game room
• Golf simulator
• Study rooms 

Aspen Heights

Located on Knox Road, this apartment building is near Compass Coffee and The Spot Mini. 

Types of Apartments:

Prices are per bed, and depend on the layout selected and beds per room.

• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,049
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $989
• Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, starting at $1,419
• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,259
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,359
• Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, starting at $1,349

Amenities:

• Pool
• Tanning shelf
• Fitness center
• Study pods
• Group study rooms
• Dog spa
• iMac genius lounge
• Relaxation lounge

Hub

Located on Knox Road, this apartment building is above Compass Coffee.

Types of Apartments:

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $2,049
• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,369
• Two bedrooms, one bathroom, starting at $1,525
• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,450
• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,214
• Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, starting at $1,250
• Four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, starting at $1,445
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at 1,320
• Four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, starting at $1,485
• Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,530

Amenities:

• Pool
• Fitness center
• Yoga room
• Spa with sauna
• Coworking lounge space
• Clubroom with TVs
• Private meeting rooms
• Executive business area
• Outdoor study areas

Domain

This apartment building is located on Campus Drive and is home to several restaurants.

Types of Apartments:

Rent is priced per apartment.

• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,282
• Two bedrooms, one bathroom, starting at $2,952

Amenities:

• Fitness center
• HDTV lounge
• Business center and conference rooms
• Private garage
• Pool
• Pet friendly

The Courtyards

These university-affiliated apartments are located on Boteler Lane and near Xfinity Center.

Types of Apartments:

• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,082
• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $888
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $974

Amenities:

• Fitness center
• Clubhouse
• Volleyball court
• Study lounges
• Pool

Tempo

Located on Route 1, Tempo is close to Lidl and Taco Bell.

Types of Apartments:

Inquire with the leasing company as to pricing. Leases are per bed.

• Studio, one bathroom
• One bedroom, one bathroom
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms
• Three bedrooms, three bathrooms
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms
• Five bedrooms, five bathrooms

Amenities:

• HD multisport simulator
• Fitness center
• Individual and group study rooms
• Makerspace
• Pet wash
• Yoga studio
• Coffee bar
• Garage parking

University View

Located on Route 1, this apartment complex is close to several eateries.

Types of Apartments:

• Studio, one bathroom, starting at $2,059
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,265
• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,069
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,199

Amenities:

• Fitness center

• Yoga room
• Meeting and study spaces
• Clubhouse with game room
• Pool
• Parking garage

The Varsity

Located on Route 1, this apartment complex is located right above Looney’s Pub.

Types of Apartments:

Leases are per bed.

• One bedroom, one bathroom, starting at $2,100
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, starting at $1,570
• Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, starting at $1,240
• Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, starting at $1,160
• Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, starting at $1,195

Amenities:

• Gym
• Clubhouse with game lounge
• Study lounges
• Garage parking
• Conference/study room

CLARIFICATION: This story has been updated to reflect that Courtyards is university-affiliated housing.

Those registered for Family Weekend should pick up their wristbands and tickets in the atrium of Stamp Student Union from 12:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Here’s a list of some of the most unforgettable activities for a fun-filled weekend with your loved ones.

Friday, Oct. 3 

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Clarice at 25 Exhibition Tour

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is celebrating 25 years as this university’s hub for performing arts. At one point, it was the largest single building in Maryland.

In the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, visitors can see an exhibition of photos and documents chronicling the history of performing arts at this university. A guided tour will be available at 3 p.m.

6 to 8:30 p.m.

McKeldin Movie Night: Night of the Living Dead

The University Libraries are ushering in spooky season with a screening of one of the most iconic horror movies out there — Night of the Living Dead. A post-film discussion will be held as part of the libraries’ “Library of the Macabre: Researching Horror in Popular Culture” programming in their Scholarship as Conversation series.

Popcorn and drinks will also be available to attendees. There’s no add-on fee, but you have to register in advance to attend.

Saturday, Oct. 4

9 to 10 a.m.

7th Annual 0.5K for Terp Essential Needs

Though not exactly a race, participants in the 0.5K will complete stretches from McKeldin Library to the Miller Administration Building with a midway hydration station to grab coffee and donuts.

All participants will receive a commemorative bumper sticker, and proceeds from registration will go to the Fostering Terp Success Program and the Campus Pantry. The two resources provide resources to combat student homelessness and food insecurity.

To attend, you must register in advance and buy a ticket at $20 a person.

12:30 to 3 p.m.

Terp Family Festival and Tailgate

Get ready for the Terps to take on the Washington Huskies with a tailgate full of activities and great food. 

Pack a picnic or pre-purchase tickets to the barbecue buffet, and enjoy a live DJ, face painting, henna art, balloon animals and a visit from Testudo on McKeldin Mall. A cashless bar will also be available for parents. 

12:30 to 2 p.m.

Insect Petting Zoo

Not a football person? Check out the insect petting zoo instead. 

Students and their families can visit with more than 100 insect species while learning biodiversity. Featured insects will include mantises, isopods, millipedes and tarantulas at the event on McKeldin Mall.

7 to 9 p.m.

Monsters University and bingo

If you’re looking for a movie night that’s a little more light-hearted, pick up a bingo sheet at the Hoff Theater in Stamp Student Union for a family-friendly night of competition. Popcorn and drinks will be available, and bingo winners will get special prizes at the end of the night.

Sunday, Oct. 5

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

20th Annual Gospel Brunch

One of the most highly anticipated annual events of Family Weekend is back this year, in partnership with the Washington Performing Arts Men & Women of the Gospel Choir. 

A brunch buffet is available with about $49 tickets for adults and university students, or about $17 for those 9 years old or younger. The buffet will be available before and during the performance, which promises a combination of traditional and contemporary Gospel music.

Seating and brunch starts at 10:30 a.m., while the performance will begin at 11 a.m.

The night was a highly anticipated moment for many University of Maryland students, who gathered to see some of their favorite artists perform in the unique setting of their own university’s campus.

Freshman public health science major Isabella Canlas said the show inspired her to listen to more music from the performing artists.

“I wasn’t that familiar with the artists before, but after seeing their performances, I think I’m going to start listening to their music, because their performances were really good,” Canlas said.

The event, hosted by Student Entertainment Events, kicked off at Xfinity Center. Teezo Touchdown and Tinashe headlined the show with a guest performance by Ravyn Lenae, showcasing various musical shades — from R&B slow jams to upbeat, bass-laden rap.

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Lenae opened the concert with harmony-infused hits like “Love Me Not” and “Genius,” dancing across the stage as screens behind her played footage of forests and galaxies. The song “One Wish” showed footage from the song’s music video of Lenae driving, setting the tone for a more intimate performance before the headliners.

“I was especially excited for Ravyn Lenae, so seeing her in person was cool,” said Hannah DeHarde, a freshman enrolled in letters and sciences. “I don’t think I would have done that if it wasn’t here.”

Lenae rose to prominence right out of high school with her 2018 EP Crush, produced by prominent R&B artist Steve Lacy. She has since collaborated with industry names like Doechii, Rex Orange County and Smino, who headlined last year’s Art Attack.

Taking the stage after Lenae, Teezo Touchdown completely flipped the tone of the night, with bass lines that shook the arena’s metal barricades. He sported a prop bouquet of red roses, which held his microphone as various flashing lights and a white background imitated an onstage photoshoot. He also wore a tank top printed with the phrase “Is somebody gonna match my freak,” a lyrical reference to Tinashe’s song “Nasty Girl.”

Teezo Touchdown found popularity as a collaborator with rapper Tyler, The Creator, on his albums Call Me If You Get Lost and Chromakopia. He performed his feature on the song “Darling, I,” which came out in October and propelled the artist into newfound fame.

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Paulina Strunnikova, a sophomore information science and linguistics major, said Teezo Touchdown’s collaborations were a large draw to the concert.

“I like Teezo Touchdown’s features on a lot of rappers’ songs,” Strunnikova said.

In between songs, the artist told the audience about his work on an upcoming album after a comedic mix-up between Maryland and Saint Louis University, his most recent concert venue before the event. His performance showcased the relationship between music and memories, as the artist and his stage crew gave audience members disposable cameras to take pictures of the concert.

The concert’s climax came with Tinashe’s explosive entrance, but sudden technical issues disrupted the performance after her first song. While there were still some difficulties after she returned to the stage, Tinashe remained positive, at one point taking photos with front row fans while the stage crew attempted to solve the issue.

Although the show was able to continue as planned, audience members such as DeHarde were unsure whether Tinashe would be able to return to the stage.

But her performances were meticulously choreographed, with Tinashe’s backup dancers mirroring her complex movements and footwork. Also known for her Dancing with the Stars appearance in 2018, Tinashe’s performance showcased her interdisciplinary work.

She apologized for the difficulties before performing her last few songs, by far the most powerful moments of the night, as the entire crowd sang along to “Nasty.”

Tinashe finished on a strong and energetic note, amplifying a night of outstanding musical talent.

The introduction set the tone for a uniquely interactive concert that encouraged audience members to join in on the performance.

The style of Korean percussion that the ensemble performed is known as “samulnori” — a term which roughly translates to “to play four things” and refers to the four instruments used in the practice. Director Sebastian Wang said the genre began in the late 1970s and draws on traditional folk influences and instrumentation from different regions in South Korea.

“The original form was performed outdoors, very similar to American circuses,” Wang said. “It was done by everyday people, for everyday people, in this original form, and that characteristic has played over.”

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The student ensemble featured performers on the changgo, an hourglass-shaped drum with two heads, and performers on the buk, a lower-toned barrel drum. Another performer played a midsize gong known as a jing, while Wang sat at the center of the students with a handheld gong called the kkwaenggwari.

Due to the lack of melodic difference in the instruments, the buildup and breakdown of the student ensemble’s piece is largely driven by dynamics, tempo changes and vocals. Performers also nodded along to keep time without the need for a director or drum major.

Student performer and junior computer science major Dan Jamison said Wang taught their class different vocalizations of the rhythms in order to learn and memorize the piece without the use of sheet music.

“He even had hand gestures to kind of make sure the rhythms were aligned, going up and down with our arms to mimic the downbeats and the upbeats,” Jamison said.

The performance also featured a piece from Washington Samulnori, a local professional group, and three original compositions performed by Great Circle, a jazz combo group that combines Korean percussion with traditional jazz instrumentation.

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Wang told the audience at the start of the concert that it would be an interactive experience driven by crowd participation. This included teaching the audience chants and cheers to use during the performances and encouraging members to think of it as a rock concert. Listeners clapped along, engaged in call-and-response and bopped their heads to the beat.

“Once the show progressed, I was not expecting it to be so interactive, like [Wang] cueing the crowd,” said senior information science major Serena Alamina.

Jamison said the ensemble showcases how the music school should emphasize lesser-known ensembles because of the opportunities for learning and cultural enrichment.

“It’s really such an amazing thing to have access to these kinds of instruments, these kinds of performances,” Jamison said. “For both people to be able to see them and also perform in them is such an amazing thing to have.”