If so, then you've come to the right place. If you are looking to post your own housing or post your own profile as a roommate, click here »
If you are looking for a roommate to share an apartment with, there are a few options for you at UMBC.
If you are looking for off-campus housing, there are also a few options for UMBC students.
Do you have an apartment or house that you want to list for rent? Are you a UMBC student looking to post your profile so you can have other people contact you to become roommates? Then this is the place for you.
All users of the UMBC Off-Campus Housing service can use the website for free for the first month. For those who are UMBC students, staff members, or faculty members, you must call this 800 number (1-800-862-9874) after the first month and give them your UMBC ID number in order to continue using the free service. See this link for detailed instructions:
http://umbc.edu/ocss/OCHUMBCcommunity.pdf »
If you are a private landlord and wish to list your property for rent to UMBC students, you will also have the first month free on the UMBC Off-Campus Housing website. For detailed instruction on how to create an account, post the account, and fees for services after the first month, see this link:
http://umbc.edu/ocss/OCHLandlords.pdf »
If you are a property manager and wish to list your property for rent to UMBC students, you will have several options depending on the number of properties to be rented. For detailed instruction on how to create an account, post the account, and fees for services, see this link:
http://umbc.edu/ocss/OCHPropertyManagers.pdf »
If you have questions about Off Campus Housing or posting a Roommate Profile, contact Off Campus Student Services at UMBC at 410-455-2770 or our partner website Off Campus Housing 101 at 1-800-862-9874.
The MTA College Pass Program allows students to purchase a monthly MTA pass for a discounted price of $39, which is $25 off the regular price. Passes can be purchased at the end of each month for use during the following month. Payment is by UMBC CAMPUS CARD ONLY.
Visit MTA's website to learn more about the ALL ACCESS COLLEGE PASS:
http://mta.maryland.gov/content/special-fare-programs »
The Commons Building
The Comm_Store
Location: University Center First Floor
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
Campus Extension: 22222
Students, staff and faculty have access to United States Postal Service (USPS) mailing services and Federal Express (FedEx) shipping resources through The Comm_Store. Sales are cashless with purchases made using the Campus Card. All USPS services, except money orders and passport photos, are available.
Any type of mailing can be accommodated, metered and delivered to the USPS Post Office. Options can be discussed to assure the best mailing choice with respect to speed and cost. A full range of offerings, such as Priority and Express Mail, as well as services, such as certified, registered, return receipt and insured mail are readily available. Items brought to the counter by 4 PM will be taken to the Post Office that same day.
Stamps, in any denomination or quantity, are typically available over the counter with a wide selection offered for those looking for a bit of variety or fun in posting their letters. With respect to supplies, most anything mailing related is available for purchase. This includes a wide variety of standard envelopes (padded, tyvek, cushion, Kraft, #10) and specialized mailers (CD, AV, tubes, flats, boxes) in various sizes. A full range of USPS Priority and Express packaging is also stocked and available at no charge to the user.
Most shipping needs can be accommodated. A full selection of USPS offerings is available from overnight Express mail to economical Parcel Post. Both domestic and international mailings are handled. For those seeking a carrier service, FedEx services are available for domestic shipping. FedEx offers a variety of options including one, two and three (Express Saver) day delivery, as well as, the very economical Ground and Home Delivery offerings. If you wish to package your item in the store, a wide selection of boxes is available along with a variety of packing materials to protect your shipment. The right box, packing and labeling are the best ways to issue a safe, on time delivery of your item. Everything needed for such is available at very reasonable prices.
Various convenience services designed for use by our student community are also available in The Comm_Store. These include fax send/receive, copying and Personal Mail Boxes, as well as, access to a scanner, color printer and typewriter. One service that has proven of particular interest to faculty/staff is the availability of a Notary Public at a low flat rate fee.
Mail Services is one of the many features you should know about in The University Center. You can learn more from the following video:
Students can purchase stamps at the following locations:
| BWI and Light Rail | Take UMBC Shuttle Bus BWI MARC Line to BWI MARC/Amtrak Station and take the free shuttle bus from there to BWI airport or to the BWI Light Rail Station. |
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| Inner Harbor | Take MTA Bus #35 to downtown. Exit at corner of Pratt and Charles Streets. Proceed East on Pratt Street to Inner Harbor. |
| Arundel Mills Mall | Take UMBC Shuttle Bus BWI MARC Line to BWI MARC/Amtrak Station. From there, take MTA Bus #17 to Arundel Mills Mall. or: Fri-Sun, take the UMBC Shuttle Bus Arundel Mills Line to the Arundel Mills Mall. |
| Security Square Mall | Take MTA Bus #77 to Security Blvd. and Rolling Road. |
| Westview Shopping Center | Take the UMBC Shuttle Bus Catonsville Line to Ingleside Ave. at the Ingleside Mall and proceed to the Westview Mall. or: Take the MTA bus #77 to Ingleside Ave. and Craigmont Street. Proceed to the Westview Shopping Center. |
| Owings Mills Mall | Take MTA bus #77 to Old Court Metro Subway Station. From there, take the Metro Subway to Owings Mills. |
| Columbia Mall | Mon-Fri, take the MTA bus #35 downtown to Lombard and Charles Streets. From there, take the MTA bus #310/311 to the Columbia Mall. |
| White Marsh Mall | Take MTA Bus #35 to White Marsh Mall. |
| Towson Town Center/Towson University | Take MTA bus #35 to Baltimore and Charles Streets. On Baltimore Street, transfer to MTA bus #8 which goes to Towson University. |
| Hunt Valley | Take the UMBC Shuttle Bus BWI MARC Line to the BWI MARC/Amtrak Station and take the free shuttle to the BWI Light Rail Station. Take the Blue Light Rail north to Hunt Valley. |
| Greenbelt Metro Station | Take the UMBC Shuttle Bus Halethorpe/Satellite Line to the Halethorpe MARC station (stop # 14 on the schedule). From Halethorpe, take the Penn Line Marc Train to BWI MARC/Amtrak Station and take the free shuttle bus from there to BWI airport. Proceed to the bus stop at Pier E on the lower level of the international terminal. From there, take the MTA bus #B30 to the Greenbelt Metro Station. |
| Washington D.C (Union Station) | Take the UMBC Shuttle Bus Halethorpe/Satellite Line to the Halethorpe MARC station(stop # 14 on the schedule). From Halethorpe, take the Penn Line MARC Train to BWI MARC/Amtrak Station to get to Union Station. |
| Greater Silver Spring Metropolitan Area | Follow above directions to Washington D.C. Union Station also has a DC Metro Rail station (Red Line). Proceed on a Red Line Train in the direction of Glenmont. Get off at Silver Spring Metro station. |
| Laurel Metropolitan Area | Mon-Fri, take the MTA bus #35 to Camden Yards. Proceed to Camden MARC Station at Howard and Conway Streets and take the MARC Train South to Laurel. |
Disclaimer:
The bus routes listed herein are compiled by OCSS "Get on the Bus" program from MTA Maryland and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority public information services. For specific routes, street locations, and system connections or schedules contact your local mass transit administration. UMBC, OCSS, student volunteers or affiliates assume no liability for content herein stated, including fees, route changes, schedules, connection points, or alternate MTA routes.
For more information, contact:
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