Visit UMBC Campus | University Of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Visit UMBC Campus | University Of Maryland, Baltimore County
About
UMBC Campus
Address:
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
YouTube
,
Flickr
, and
Instagram
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
Phone: 410-455-2291
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
Privacy Policy
Title IX
Web Accessibility
Consumer Information
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About
UMBC Campus
Address:
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
YouTube
,
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
Phone: 410-455-2291
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
Privacy Policy
Title IX
Web Accessibility
Consumer Information
Search UMBC.edu