Belonging & Community
Our mission
We cultivate a campus culture where members are valued and supported by upholding human dignity and strengthening community well-being.
Our vision
To be a campus where every individual belongs.
Our units
Learn about Bias Incident Support Services
Bias Incident Support Services responds to hate-bias incidents; it also educates and reports to the campus about those incidents while providing support, guidance, expertise, and advocacy to community members.
Learn about the LGBTQ+ Equity Center
The LGBTQ+ Equity Center supports people of all gender identities, sexes and sexual orientations and develops accessible, vibrant, respectful and inclusive campus communities.
Nyumburu is Swahili for “freedom house” and has served the UMD community since 1971 as a foundation for social and intellectual interaction.
Learn about ADA accessibility at UMD
The ADA coordinator's office addresses accessibility issues and disability concerns on campus, guiding the university's efforts to move beyond compliance and toward seamless access.
Learn about the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education
The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of undergraduate students.
Learn about TerrapinSTRONG Education
TerrapinSTRONG Education introduces institutional values across the university to create a stronger commitment to community, belonging & inclusion.
I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.
Maya Angelou
Belonging & Community at UMD Survey
The University of Maryland conducted a comprehensive assessment of our campus in spring 2024 to measure belonging and community. This survey, conducted by consultants from Rankin Climate, aimed to capture the experiences and perceptions of our students, faculty and staff to help inform the creation of an action plan designed to improve the sense of connection at UMD. Belonging is essential for individual and community well-being, for personal, academic and professional success, and for ensuring everyone in our community can thrive.
The older I get, the more convinced I am that the space between people who are trying their best to understand each other is hallowed ground.
Fred Rogers
If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships — the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world, at peace.
Header image at top: John T. Consoli/University of Maryland
Belonging & Community News
You're Invited: OMSE Fall 2026 Meet & Greet!
Join the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) for an evening of connection, community, and dessert at the Fall 2026 Meet & Greet! Meet the OMSE team, hear from students in our direct programs, and get the inside scoop on the resources we ...
Disability Podcast 2026, episode #1: Brynne Norton
ADA coordinator Emily Singer Lucio is back in the podcasting lab for a series of weekly interviews throughout October featuring Terps with disabilities. This is the fifth season, and listeners are in for a treat this year!Up first, Emily interviewed Brynne ...
Call for Programs: TerrapinSTRONG Symposium
UMD staff and faculty members are invited to submit proposals across a variety of session formats on these and any other topics related to 2026’s theme: Sustaining People, Shaping Change.Scholars and practitioners whose work, research, experience or ...
Belonging & Community Events
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to - Conference Room, 2411 Marie Mount Hall
- LGBTQ+ Equity Center
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To commemorate Asexual Awareness Week, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center will be hosting a celebration on Wednesday, October 28th from 12 PM to 4 PM in 2411 Marie Mount Hall. Join us for a mini-conference of ace presentations, discussions, and activities from ...
TerrapinSTRONG Symposium: Virtual Day 2
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to - Online
- Register for the virtual day 2 of the TerrapinSTRONG Symposium
- TerrapinSTRONG Education
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Sustaining People, Shaping Change
Come Out & Ride: Fall Foliage Edition
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to - Meet at DOTS Office
- LGBTQ+ Equity Center
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Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Maryland, with the changing colors of the trees and the crisp, cool air. Join BikeUMD, biodiversity expert Juanita Choo, and the LGBTQ+ Equity Center as we take a beginner-friendly bicycle ride through the trees ...
Campus Events
Report an incident
The University of Maryland is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful campus for all students, faculty and staff. If you have been impacted by hate, bias, intimidation, sexual misconduct or discrimination, you can file a report with the units here.
You may also contact UMPD by calling:
Emergency: 911 or 301-405-3333 - Mobile Phone (AT&T or Verizon Wireless) #3333
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555