On a Monday afternoon in September of 2001, a deadly tornado ripped through the university, claiming the lives of two students. It destroyed thousands of dollars worth of campus and personal property. It was out of this tragedy that the Student Crisis Fund was born.

Providing emergency financial assistance when personal crisis and unexpected tragedy occurs, the fund has been a source of help for many students needing comfort during uncertain times. One student lost textbooks and clothes in an off-campus fire. Another was unable to pay for a medical prescription. And a third student had emergency surgery and required assistance with medical expenses.

We are not only committed to providing students with opportunities for extraordinary growth; we are also committed to assisting them through extraordinary times of crisis. Because of the Student Crisis Fund, students experiencing trauma are not forced to look beyond the University of Maryland community.

For more information, visit our web site at www.crisisfund.umd.edu.

Crisis Information

Despite our hopes and best efforts, we all encounter crisis situations during our lives.  These crises may be personal, in our communities, national or international in scope.  In Student Affairs, we have several resources to help you.

• Counseling Center
• Chaplains
• Mental Health
• Tutoring

Housing

Students at the University of Maryland can choose to live on campus, off-campus in the immediate College Park area, or elsewhere in the region.  Whichever you choose, we have resources to help you find your best housing options. Here are a few links for general information:

• Department of Resident Life (on-campus residence halls)
• Off-campus Housing Office
• South Campus Commons Apartments
• Courtyards Apartments

Dining

Dining on campus offers a myriad of options from convenience stores to full-service restaurants, and everything in between.  Learn more about all of your dining options here. See the Department of Dining Services web site for information.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) acts as a governing body for the students of the University of Maryland. The group formulates policies and enables programming. SGA sponsors and recognizes student groups as well as provide them with funding so that they can make a positive difference for students on campus.  See more information on the SGA web site.

Graduate Student Involvement

Graduate Student Life was created to promote campus community and increase cross-discipline interaction for all UM graduate students. See more information on the GSL web site.

The Graduate Government, staff and run by graduate students, advocates for graduate students by bringing concerns to University officials, the Board of Regents and lawmakers. See more information on the GSG web site.

Getting Involved

With over 350 student organizations on campus, it's easy to get involved. View what's available to  in social, academic, cultural, advocacy, political and more organizations on the STARS web site.

Leadership programs promote socially responsible learning by promoting leadership, civic engagement, and multicultural competence.  See more information on the Leadership Programs web site.

Employment

Student employment is an excellent way to gain work experience, make new friends, and earn some money!  Whether an internship or part-time work, you can gain valuable workplace skills by taking advantage of the many opportunities we have to offer on campus and in the local and regional community.

For student employment opportunities visit the University Career Center in 3100 Hornbake Library, or see the UCC web site. You can also view our "Jobs in Student Affairs" page, on this web site for student positions available in the Division of Student Affairs.