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Home Away from Home

Living on campus gives you a chance to be part of an energetic campus community. You have space to study, relax and explore. Freshmen live in one of five residence halls while transfer and upperclass students may apply to live in the residence halls, suites or apartments. Continuous occupancy housing is available to students who need to stay on campus during university break periods.

You can request substance-free housing, quiet lifestyle floors or one of our varied living-learning communities (LLCs). Each of these communities is tailored to the specific needs and interests of the students living within. There are LLCs for students interested in technology, humanities, intercultural communication, civic engagement, leadership, visual and performing arts, honors college students and students who are still exploring their major options.

Visit the Office of Residential Life to learn more about campus housing options and communities.

ILE group

Intercultural Living Exchange (ILE)

Exotic aromas of North African couscous, Chinese dumplings and Honduran pastelitos fill the air along with snippets of conversation in French, Chinese and Spanish.
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UMBC Dorm Room

UMBC's residences include modern, two-room suites.