The Student Planning Association (SPA) is for students pursuing a Master of Community Planning (M.C.P.) in the Urban Studies and Planning Program at UMD. It promotes student involvement in the planning program and profession, fostering social and intellectual interactions among students, faculty, staff and alumni.
SPA Activities:
The Historic Preservation Organization (HiPO) provides students who are working towards any historic preservation degree or interested in the field of historic preservation with opportunities to further engage the preservation community at the University of Maryland and beyond. Founded in 2004, this student-run organization offers lectures, site visits and social events that connect Maryland students to current preservation issues, job opportunities, and the great group of people that make up the Historic Preservation Program at the University of Maryland.
Alpha Rho Chi (APX)
APX is the national fraternity for architecture and the allied arts. Its brotherhood unites men and women for the purpose of fellowship and lifelong friendships and mutual interest in professional development. This is exemplified by the fraternity's motto: Fidelitas, Amor et Artesor, "Fidelity and Love of the Arts."
At Maryland, life doesn’t stop when class ends—it just changes venues. From frisbee on McKeldin Mall to lectures at The Stamp, service projects to a cappella groups, there’s something for everyone. With 1,000+ clubs, sports, and organizations, you’ll find your people here. At the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, student groups connect you with classmates, fuel your professional growth, and help you build a lasting community.
Guidance, Growth and a Community Behind You.
Through peer collaboration, faculty guidance, and alumni engagement, our mentorship opportunities give students the confidence, perspective, and professional connections to succeed in the built environment.
Life@Maryland
The University of Maryland offers a welcoming campus community in a vibrant college town, just minutes from Washington, D.C. At UMD, you’ll find infinite opportunities to engage your passions, seek new challenges and chart your future. Whether you’re grabbing coffee with classmates, taking in a basketball game, joining one of UMD’s nearly 800 student clubs and organizations, or exploring College Park’s growing downtown scene, life at UMD is full of energy, opportunity, and Terp pride.
The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation offers virtual and in-person information sessions for undergraduate and graduate prospective students. Below are sign up forms for upcoming sessions. You can also view past information sessions on Youtube.
Prospective transfer students can learn more about the University of Maryland’s transfer process on this UMD Transfer Resources page.
Options to Visit Us
Want to see if UMD is right for you? Come visit us! Peek inside our studio, walk around campus, explore Baltimore Avenue, talk with our students, or grab an ice cream cone at the Maryland Dairy. Here’s how you can get a closer look at life on campus:
To apply for scholarships at the University of Maryland, visit ScholarshipUniverse.
Established in 2008, the Linear Gallery is a flexible exhibition space in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation that offers a dynamic forum for learning, exhibition, and collaboration.
Contact
Lindsey May, Director, Kibel Gallery; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Strategic Initiatives ; Clinical Associate Professor: lmmay@umd.edu.