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University of Maryland, College Park

Morrill Hall, finished in 1898, was the only academic building left untouched by the Great Fire of 1912 that swept the campus.

  • 5Buildings
  • 1Tradition
  • 1803Oldest · Rossborough Inn
  • 2019Newest · Iribe Center

Planning the visit

  • Fly intoRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

    Reagan National, across the Potomac in Arlington, Virginia, is the closest major airport. BWI and Dulles also serve the region.

  • Getting aroundWalking / Shuttle-UM / Metro

    The university's Shuttle-UM buses serve campus and nearby neighborhoods, and the College Park–University of Maryland Metro station links to Washington.

  • Colors and teams

    The school colors are red, white, black and gold, and the teams are the Terrapins.

5 buildings to stamp

  1. Memorial Chapel
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    Memorial Chapel

    7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD 20742

    Henry Powell Hopkins designed this Georgian chapel, completed in 1952 to honor members of the university who died in military service. Its steeple is the highest point on campus.

    Built
    1952
    Architect
    Henry Powell Hopkins
    Style
    Georgian
    Today
    Non-denominational Chapel
  2. Rossborough Inn
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    Rossborough Inn

    Baltimore Ave, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

    Finished in 1803, this Federal-style inn on the old Washington and Baltimore Turnpike is the oldest building on campus, older than the university itself. Its lower wings were added in 1938.

    Built
    1803
    Style
    Federal
    Today
    University Offices
  3. Morrill Hall
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    Morrill Hall

    Morrill Quad, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

    Built in 1898 as Science Hall in the Second Empire style, this is the oldest academic building on campus still in use. It was renamed for Senator Justin Morrill, author of the Land-Grant Colleges Act.

    Built
    1898
    Architect
    Henry B. McDonnell
    Style
    Second Empire
    Stories
    3
    Today
    Offices
  4. Iribe Center
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    Iribe Center

    8125 Paint Branch Dr, College Park, MD 20742

    A team from HDR led by Brian Kowalchuk designed this computer science building, completed in 2019 at a cost of $152 million. It holds research floors and a large auditorium.

    Built
    2019
    Architect
    HDR
    Style
    Modern
    Today
    Computer Science Building
  5. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
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    Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

    University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

    Moore Ruble Yudell designed this 318,000-square-foot arts center as an "academic village" of courtyards and halls, opened in 2001 with six performance venues. It was the largest single building ever built by the State of Maryland.

    Built
    2001
    Architect
    Moore Ruble Yudell
    Today
    Performing Arts Center

1 tradition to check off

Stamped! keeps these as a checklist, so you can tick each one off on the visit.

  • Rub Testudo's Nose

    Students rub the nose of the bronze terrapin Testudo outside McKeldin Library for luck, and leave small offerings during finals. Give his nose a rub as you pass.

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