UMD Fun Facts
Who is our mascot? What species are they?
Testudo the Diamondback Terrapin
What website would you go to to look at our schedule of classes, drop/add a class, calculate your GPA or view your unofficial transcript?
Testudo
When can first years rush social fraternities?
Second semester freshman year (unless they have more than 12 credits)?
Where can you go to see the research opportunities available on campus for engineering students, as well as tips for internships and resumes?
What year was the university founded?
1856
Which hall on campus is home to the main Clark School advising office?
Glenn L. Martin Hall (EGR)
What website would you go to see all campus organizations/clubs?
TerpLink
During each home basketball game, what do students do while the other team's starting lineup is being announced?
Read a newspaper
How many undergraduate majors are there in the A. James Clark School of Engineering?
11 (Aerospace, Biocomputational, Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Cyber-Physical Systems, Electrical, Fire Protection, Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering)
How many libraries are on UMD's campus?
6 (McKeldin, Architecture, Art, Hornbake, Michelle Smith, and STEM)
In February, we have an event just like called the First Look Fair called (this), where all clubs and organizations come out to Stamp
Spinning, Adventure Program, DanceFit, Personal Training, Swimming, Golf, Badminton
Kevin Plank, an alumni of UMD went off to create which large apparel and sports-gear company?
Under Armour
Shuttle-UM runs until what time on weekends?
3:30am
There are three levels of sports at UMD, what are they?
D1, Club and Intramural
What is the name of the facility in the basement of STAMP featuring a bowling alley, pool tables, TVs and video games?
TerpZone
Prior to 1920, what was University of Maryland's official name?
Maryland Agricultural College
Where is the writing center located?
Tawes Hall
This organization, located in Stamp, hosts workshops, diversity trainings and celebrates people of all backgrounds
MICA (Multicultural Involvement Community Advocacy)
Name a service opportunity to get involved with at UMD
Terps for Change, Maryland Mentor Corps, Terp Against Hunger, Mentor PG County Students