CS Prospective Graduate Student Visit Day


Admitted prospective Ph.D. students are cordially invited to the department's CS Prospective Graduate Student Visit Day on Friday, March 14, 2025. This Visit Day provides an opportunity to meet our faculty in person, engage with current graduate students, and network with fellow prospective students.

A general schedule will be provided below, and a personalized schedule will be sent to visitors closer to the event date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about visit day, you can contact us via email cmsc-gradoffice [-at-] umd [dot] edu.

Getting Here

The University of Maryland is located in College Park, MD, about 7 miles from the center of our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Many of our students and faculty live in D.C., College Park, Silver Spring, and other surrounding towns. Visit day will take place in the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation:  Directions are found at https://www.cs.umd.edu/location

Train: The closest AMTRAK station is New Carrollton, approximately 15 miles from the IRIBE center. For detailed schedules and fares, check AMTRAK's official website.

Air Travel: The nearest airports are Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), and Washington Dulles International (IAD). Dulles Airport (IAD) is much less convenient to campus.

Public Transportation: The College Park-UMD Metro Station (Green Line) provides convenient access to the campus. Check the WMATA website for updated metro service hours and fares.

Reimbursement Info

Visiting admitted students will arrange their own travel and then file for reimbursement after the event. We can reimburse up to $500 for transportation (airfare/railfare/personal car), $200/night for one hotel room for up to 2 nights ($400 maximum), and reasonable ground transportation from the airport to the hotel and back. Reimbursement takes between 6-8 weeks after submission. We recommend reading UMD's travel policy in case you have questions about what expenses cannot be reimbursed. 

* Receipts are required for reimbursement. 

Travel and reimbursement for related expenses.

  • Complete the "CS Grad Visit Travel Form" before March 7th to be eligible for reimbursement. UMD-sponsored travel must be pre-approved before the trip. 
  • As part of this form, complete either the W9 form or (if a non-U.S. citizen) complete the W8BEN form and upload it as part of that form. If you complete a W8BEN Form, you will also need to attach a copy of your VISA as well as a document showing proof of address. Note: Please be sure to sign and date all forms submitted. 
  • After the event, please upload your receipts to this link (which can also be found in Google Forms). Naming convention Last Name, First Name_Receipts

Any questions or concerns on travel and reimbursement should be sent directly to reimbursements [-at-] cs [dot] umd [dot] edu.

Recommended Hotel Options

The Hotel @ UMD

7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 277-7777
https://www.thehotelumd.co

Cambria Hotel College Park

8321 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 595-2600
https://www.cambriacollegepark.co

Best Western Plus College Park

8419 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 220-0505
Website

Holiday Inn Express 

9020 Baltimore Avenue, 
College Park, MD 20740, United States
Holiday Inn Express College Park - University Are

 

Hampton Inn College Park

9670 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, Maryland 20740 USA
Hampton Inn College Park

 

Holiday Inn Washington

10000 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(301) 220-0505
Holiday Inn Washington

 

Schedule

Time Event Location
8:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast/Check-in IRB Lobby
9:00 am - 9:30 am  Welcome from Department Chair & Associate Chair for Graduate Education Antonov (IRB 0324)
9:30 am - 10:30 am  Grad Student Panel Various
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Faculty one-on-ones / group meetings / lab tours IRB 1116
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch IRB Lobby
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Current Student Social IRB Roof
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm  Faculty one-on-ones / group meetings / lab tours Various
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Campus Tour (Campus Tour (Optional for attendees not engaged in meetings during this time) IRB Lobby
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm  Networking / Dinner (6pm) / Dessert bar The Hall CP

Campus Tour Highlights

Self-Guided Tour

Grab your phone and your walking shoes and prepare to see the iconic sights of the University of Maryland…at your own pace! 

  • To get started, download the TERPLife app (for iOS and Android)
  • Once installed, search for the 'Terrapin Tour' within the app to begin your adventure across campus.

Virtual Tour

Explore UMD from anywhere in the world with our virtual tour. See some of our campus’ most important and noteworthy locations. To start your virtual tour, simply click here! Enjoy your exploration of the University of Maryland!

While you're here at the University of Maryland, don't miss the chance to explore our beautiful campus and all it has to offer. Here are some highlights to check out:

Visit Day

Dress comfortably in business casual attire and wear appropriate shoes for walking. The weather around the Visit Day from March 13th to 15th indicates mild temperatures, but be prepared for wind and possible rain on Friday.

Resources

About the CS Department

Our Graduate Program

Reading groups and Seminar series

Student Life and Resources 

Exploring Beyond the Campus: