Student Spaces
Looking for a spot to study or socialize? In addition to MAPP’s Library, the architecture building offers cozy nooks and lively spaces for students to gather or hole up for the final exam:
Student Lounge: Comfy couches and amenities available to all MAPP students. Located outside the Business Office, First Floor
Kibel Cubby: A quiet, sunlit spot for studying and conversation. Located on the Ground Floor outside the Kibel Gallery
The Drawing Board: MAPP’s newest student space for project collaboration, socializing and more. Located outside the Great Space, Ground Floor.
Linear Gallery: Tucked alongside the auditorium on the Ground Floor, the Linear Gallery offers ample desk space and a quiet setting.
Campus Resources
The University of Maryland offers a number of resources for students needing additional support, including mental health and wellness, food insecurity and emergency funds. Visit the THRIVE Center, part of UMD’s Office of Student Affairs, for a full list of support.
MAPP also has a food pantry cabinet available to students located in the Main Office, Architecture Building.
Student groups
Find your “thing” here and make a community that will last long after college.
Events
Lectures, social events, and other happenings at MAPP.
Ombuds
Access the undergraduate and graduate ombuds offices.
Community and Belonging @ MAPP: A Partnership with Terrapin Strong
Community and Belonging @ MAPP upholds justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values, celebrating diverse identities and perspectives. A partnership with Terrapin Strong, we support faculty, students, and staff in research and creative work, ensuring policies reflect these values.
Terrapin Strong is a required campus-wide onboarding program to acclimate incoming students, faculty and staff to our Maryland traditions, values, mission and culture. The goal is to create an inclusive environment for all where everyone feels that they belong and can reach their full potential.
Contact: Jen Sanderson, jensan@umd.edu
Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) Liaison
BISS addresses hate-bias incidents with trauma-informed care and educates on identity-based trauma.
BISS Liaison Members:
- Dawn Jourdan, Dean
- Kristen Stack, Director of Student Services
Belonging Resources:
MAPP Strategic Plan: Expands on the mission and vision of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Belonging & Community at UMD: Offers expertise and leadership to enrich experiences.
University Strategic Plan: Sets a vision for attracting talent and addressing key issues.
International Students & Scholars (ISSS): Supports international students with immigration and campus connections.
Immigrant & Undocumented Student Life: Provides guidance for immigrant and undocumented students.
Center for Leadership & Organizational Change (CLOC): Nurtures engagement and inclusion.
CARE to Stop Violence: provides free, confidential advocacy and therapy services.
Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): Ensures staff and faculty feel valued.
Wellness Programs: Offers resources for mental health and challenges.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 for support.
For more information, contact Dean Dawn Jourdan at djourdan@umd.edu or Jen Sanderson at jensan@umd.edu.