Welcome Desk
Stop by the University of Maryland Conferences & Visitor Services Welcome Desk for a warm Terrapin welcome. Our friendly and informed staff is available to provide you with parking information, directions and can give you a campus map or Visitor Guide. Campus visits and tour options are also available and our Fear the Turtle sculpture, The Freshman, holds a special surprise for our young visitors.
Hours of Operation
The Welcome Desk is located in Turner Hall, 7736 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740.
The Welcome Desk hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Welcome Desk will also follow the University opening and closing schedule.
Please refer to the information presented below for specific dates when the Welcome Desk will be closed during the upcoming academic year.
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Spring Break | Start Date 3/17/2025 | End Date 3/19/2025 |
| Holiday Memorial Day | Start Date 5/26/2025 | End Date 5/6/2025 |
| Holiday Juneteenth (Observation Date) | Start Date 6/19/2025 | End Date 6/19/2025 |
| Holiday Independence Day | Start Date 7/4/2025 | End Date 7/4/2025 |
| Holiday Labor Day | Start Date 9/1/2025 | End Date 9/1/2025 |
| Holiday Fall Break | Start Date 10/13/2025 | End Date 10/13/2025 |
| Holiday Thanksgiving Recess | Start Date 11/26/2025 | End Date 11/28/2025 |
| Holiday Winter Break | Start Date 12/22/2025 | End Date 1/2/2026 |
Campus Tours
Our Welcome Desk staff can conduct tours for non-prospective undergraduate groups, alumni, business groups and community groups. Click on the button below to learn more about reserving campus tours.