Visit UMBC Campus | University Of Maryland, Baltimore County About UMBC Campus 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 BWI Airport is only five minutes away. Bus service is available from downtown Baltimore. AMTRAK and MARC commuter trains serve the nearby BWI Rail Station. For more detailed directions, interactive maps, and accessible routes, visit our Campus Location and Maps page. Important Links: Campus Location and Maps On-Campus Destinations Where to Eat Extend Beyond Campus In Person: Campus Tours Video: Campus Mini Tours Next Campus Tour Fri 4/24 Black and Gold Information Session and Campus Tour Campus Tour First Year Students 10:00 am – 11:30 am Main Campus Join a staff member from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation for a 30-minute information session covering UMBC traditions and values, application requirements, and… View Event View All Upcoming Campus Tours → Getting to UMBC’s Main Campus From the north: Take Interstate 95 to Route 166 (Exit 47B, Catonsville) or Interstate 83 to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695, west), then take Exit 12C (Wilkens Avenue, west) and follow signs to UMBC. From the south: Take Interstate 95 to Route 166 (Exit 47B, Catonsville) and follow signs to UMBC. Public Transportation: UMBC offers convenient access via multiple transportation options: BWI Airport is just 5 minutes away AMTRAK and MARC commuter trains serve the nearby BWI Rail Station MTA bus service connects campus to downtown Baltimore UMBC provides daily shuttle services to BWI Rail Station, downtown Baltimore, Catonsville, and Arbutus Parking Information Visitor parking is available at metered garages located at Administration Drive, The Commons Drive, and Walker Avenue. Please refer to your visit confirmation materials or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291. View our Parking Map (PDF) for specific locations. Planning to grab a bite during your visit? Explore Where to Eat on campus and discover our dining options. Want to explore the surrounding area? Learn about nearby attractions, restaurants, and entertainment in our Extend Beyond Campus guide. The Surrounding Community UMBC is minutes from everything you need. The nearby towns of Catonsville, Arbutus, Ellicott City, and Columbia offer diverse dining and entertainment options. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, featuring Harborplace shopping, Camden Yards (home of the Orioles), and M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Ravens), are all convenient to campus. For more information about attractions in and around Baltimore, visit the Baltimore Collegetown Network UMBC Highlights Founded in 1966 as Maryland’s first public university inclusive of all races, UMBC has grown into a nationally recognized public research university. Our campus centers around the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery and The Commons student center, with state-of-the-art facilities for research, learning, and student life. What Makes UMBC Special Research Excellence: Classified as R1 (Doctoral Universities with Very High Research Activity) with numerous research centers and institutes Location Advantages: Minutes from major cities and opportunities for internships, research collaborations, and cultural exploration Strong Community: Known for an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where students and faculty work together on meaningful projects Academic Distinction: Recognized for excellence in STEM fields while maintaining strong liberal arts and social sciences programs Campus Mini Tours Short on time but eager to learn about UMBC? Our mini tours playlist showcases key campus locations and gives you a taste of life as a Retriever. Explore Our Photo Galleries Browse our indoor and outdoor spaces, see students and faculty at work, and get a sense of the activities and events we offer. 360 Degree Camera View Take a virtual walk around campus and explore UMBC from every angle. Also visit our Flickr , and channels. Additional Campus Locations UMBC at Shady Grove A branch campus operating at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD, serving the greater Montgomery County region. Visit UMBC-Shady Grove bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park Maryland’s first university research park with two locations: bwtech@UMBC North: 5520 Research Park Dr, Catonsville, MD 21228 bwtech@UMBC South: 1450 S Rolling Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227 Visit bwtech@UMBC Contact Information Office of Undergraduate Admissions Email: admissions@umbc.edu General Information Main Line: 410-455-1000 Thank you for doing your part in keeping our community safe and healthy. Our top priority is to support you while keeping you and our community safe and healthy. If you are planning on visiting campus, please review our COVID-19 guidelines. UMBC Covid Policy © UMBC: A University System of Maryland Member Institution Accreditation Equal Opportunity Title IX Web Accessibility Consumer Information Search UMBC.edu