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.
Belonging Committee
The MAPP Belonging Committee upholds justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values, celebrating diverse identities and perspectives. They support faculty, students, and staff in research and creative work, ensuring policies reflect these values.
Contact: mapp-belonging@umd.edu
Belonging Committee Members:
- Maria Day-Marshall, Chair
- Jennifer Sanderson, Equity Officer for Staff
- Janny Peng, Equity Officer for Faculty
- Hiro Iseki, PhD in Urban and Regional Planning and Design
- Shahrzad Ateffi, Urban Studies & Planning Graduate Assistant
Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) Liaison
BISS addresses hate-bias incidents with trauma-informed care and educates on identity-based trauma.
Contact Maria Day-Marshall at mdaymars@umd.edu for more information.
BISS Liaison Members:
- Dawn Jourdan, Dean
- Maria Day-Marshall, Chair
- 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.
Thriving Workplace Initiative: Ensures staff and faculty feel valued.
Live Another Day: Mental health and substance use resources for BIPOC students.
Wellness Programs: Offers resources for mental health and challenges.
Resources for Latinx Students: Extensive resources for Latinx students.
Resources for AAPI Students: Mental health resources for Asian American students.
NAMI: Focuses on mental health advocacy.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 for support.
Support for BIPOC Parents: Resource list for BIPOC parents.
A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic: Mental health resources for loneliness.
Detox Local: Resources for AAPI community.
For more information, contact Dean Dawn Jourdan at djourdan@umd.edu or Maria Day-Marshall at mdaymars@umd.edu.
TerrapinSTRONG
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.