UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE Office of Admissions & Recruitment
2021-2022 Visitor Guide
WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE ABOUT UMES:
UMES was originally founded in 1886 as a historically black college with 16 acres, 9 students, and 2 educators. But as you see, we have grown far beyond our humble beginnings. Now, we are one of the top 20 HBCUs, a doctoral-research institution, and a top performer in social mobility. At UMES, we are trendsetters and record breakers. With a wealth of opportunities, a highly individualized approach, and academic resources, UMES is able to encourage and empower all students-whatever their passion, whatever their goals-to achieve their very best. The campus encompasses over 1,100 acres in historic Princess Anne, Maryland-which creates the ideal environment for learning. Yet, it is only a short drive from Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
HOW TO USE OUR VISITORS’ GUIDE:
Our Visitor’s Guide pairs perfectly with our Google Maps Tour. Scan the QR code to the right to launch the tour from your mobile device. There, you will find images of some of our buildings and more information about our campus.
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Each page in this guide has a numbered push pin that corresponds to our official UMES Campus Map (found on page 2).
GET TO KNOW US. The UMES campus includes over 47 buildings on 1,100 acres bounded by athletic fields, an extensive agricultural complex, and a solar farm.
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24 1. Kiah Hall 2. Richard A. Henson Center 3. Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 4. Student Development Center 5. Nuttle Hall 6. Court Plaza 7. Wicomico Hall 8. Tawes Gymnasium 9. William P. Hytche Athletic Center 10. Student Services Center 11. Bird Hall 12. John T. Williams Hall 13. Waters Hall 14. Murphy Hall 15. George Washington Carver Science Building 16. Wilson Hall 17. Frederick Douglass Library 18. Trigg Hall 19. Thomas/Briggs Arts and Technology Center 20. Early Childhood Research Center 21. Student Apartments 22. Plaza Hall 23. Residence Life/Student Clusters 24. Agricultural and Research Facilities 25. Tanner Airway Science Center 26. Athletic Fields 27. Lida Brown Building 28. University Terrace 29. Food Science and Technology Building 30. Physical Plant 31. Hazel Hall 32. Public Safety 33. Swine Facility 34. Engineering and Aviation Sciences Complex 35. Agricultural Research Building 36. Banneker Hall 37. Spaulding Hall 38. Temporary Classroom Building 39. Alumni House/UPDS 40. Poultry Research Center 41. Student Apartments Office 42. Hydroponics Facility 43. Hawks Landing 44. President’s House 45. Harford Hall 46. WESM Radio Station 47. Somerset Hall
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE Office of Admissions and Recruitment Princess Anne, MD 21853
PHONE 410.651.6410 FAX 410.651.7922 umesadmissions@umes.edu www.umes.edu
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The Student Development Center (SDC) is a one-stop-shop for students to take care of business. The Office of Admissions & Recruitment, Office of the Registrar, Student Accounts, and the Office of Student Financial Aid are all in this building. In addition to those fundamental offices, there is Upward Bound (a program for high school students to prepare for college), Counseling Services (which provides mental health resources free of charge), and the Center for Access and Academic Success (which provides student success services such as advising and tutoring).
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Miss Ella Fitzgerald is remembered for her contributions to jazz music. Her unique, velvety voice is one of the characteristics that distinguished her from every other rising star of her time. So it is only fitting that our Performing Arts Center be named after her.
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ELLA FITZGERALD
CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
In this building, we often hold special events such as Freshman Convocation, Honors Convocation, concerts, and the annual Homecoming step show. In addition, there are theatrical performances and musical performances held by students each semester.
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This building is named for a local businessman, Richard Hazel, who was very generous with donations to support academic programs at UMES, including our Department of Education that trains future teachers. This building features classroom spaces, lecture halls, and lab spaces. It also houses the offices for our Honors Program and many of our Schools including the School of Education, Social Sciences, and the Arts; the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions; and the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences.
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RICHARD HAZEL HALL
The Henson Center is the home to several academic programs including Human Ecology and Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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The third floor of this building is a fully functional hotel. This allows students to gain hands-on experience working in the hotel industry right here on our campus.
RICHARD A. HENSON
HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
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WATERS HALL
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This building was initially our post World War II dining hall, but today it serves as home to our Information Technology Department. Inside, there are 5 different computer labs with 150 computers, the IT Department and Help Desk, and a Starbucks Express.
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CARVER HALL
This is UMES’ primary science building. It is named in honor of pioneering African American agricultural scientist, inventor, and educator, George Washington Carver. This building houses the department of Natural Sciences.
TRIGG HALL
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This building is home to our agriculture department, an academic program that can trace its roots to UMES’ founding in 1886. It is named for the institution’s 4th leader, Frank Trigg, a widely revered African American educator. He was co-founder of the Virginia Teachers’ Association and served as president at various colleges.
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WILSON HALL
Wilson Hall is named for a minister who is credited with being one of the co-founders of our institution. This building houses the Department of English & Modern Languages and the University’s Writing Center.
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Our library is named for the legendary 19th century abolitionist, social reformer, orator, and writer, Mr. Frederick Douglass. Mr. Douglass was born about an hour north of UMES. UMES is proud to be the home of the only library named in his honor. The library has 3 floors for silent or low-volume studying, group study rooms, desktop computers on each floor, as well as inner-library laptop rentals.
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS LIBRARY
ARTS & TECHNOLOGIES CENTER
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A lot of talented artists can be found in this building, including some who are interested in careers where art and storytelling merge. Fun Fact: one of our art professors, Brad Hudson, is an official Star Wars artist who creates drawings for the film company. This building houses the Departments of Applied Design and Construction Management.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Child and Family Development Center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care for approximately 100 children ages six weeks through school age. The center encourages each child to develop an individual learning style which compliments the child’s personal desires, interests and needs.
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Our campus has 9 on-campus residence halls. There are 3 main residence halls for freshmen living on campus. All traditional residence halls include lounge areas, study rooms, a common area kitchen, and a free on-site laundry facility. Freshmen females are assigned to University Terrace. This residence hall is the largest and holds approximately 300 young women (at full capacity). Freshmen males are assigned to either Court Plaza Hall or Wicomico Hall.
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
UPPERCLASSMEN HOUSING Student Apartments- Each building is three stories tall. Every unit has 5 rooms and a shared common area inside. Laundry facilities are conveniently located nearby
UNIVERSITY TERRACE
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CLUSTERS
Plaza Hall- This residence hall is reserved for upperclassmen students. It has all the amenities of a traditional residence hall. Student Residential Complex (Clusters)- Each unit features 3 bedrooms, a shared common area, a small efficiency kitchen, and free laundry facilities nearby. Hawk’s Landing- This is a spacious apartment complex located on the edge of campus. These apartments have 2 bedrooms and in-suite kitchens. Each unit is also equipped with built-in desks and a storage area.
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STUDENT APARTMENTS
The majority of our students live on campus. We have a total of 10 housing options for our students through the Office of Residence Life.
SPECIAL HOUSING
Murphy Complex- Murphy Complex is a connected combination of Murphy Hall and Murphy Annex and is reserved for student athletes. It has all the amenities of a traditional residence hall.
Harford Hall- This residence hall is reserved for students who are in the Richard A. Henson Honors Program. It has all the amenities of a traditional residence hall.
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This building is the largest building on campus and is outfitted with a lot of innovative, environmentally friendly design elements. The elevators even produce energy when they slow down and stop. Many of UMES’ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs are located in this building. In the EASC, we have state-of-the-art flight simulators where you can learn the basics of how to fly a plane before you graduate to the real thing. For those interested in radio or TV, we have professionally equipped radio and TV studios.
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ENGINEERING & AVIATION
SCIENCES COMPLEX
Our athletic center is named for a popular former UMES president and is home to the Department of Kinesiology and our NCAA Division 1 athletic teams.
MEN’S SPORTS
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WILLIAM P. HYTCHE ATHLETIC CENTER
WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Indoor Track Outdoor Track Softball Volleyball
WHAT’S INSIDE?
• An indoor track • An indoor swimming pool • A dance studio • A 5,000-seat basketball stadium
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The Student Services Center is the place on campus for students to socialize, study, get food, and more. Every Friday, The Office of Student Engagement hosts “Fun Friday” where there are giveaways, snacks, and games for students to unwind after a long week. On a nice day, you will see students hanging out in the courtyard and sometimes you’ll even hear a DJ playing music outside. In addition to being a place where students can gather between classes, evening and weekend events are often held in the SSC. There are also several meeting rooms for our 60+ student orgs to have meetings or small events.
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WHAT’S INSIDE?
A Theater- Our campus movie theater seats 500 people. On some weekends throughout the semester, movies are shown. These movies are free for students. This space is also used for student-hosted events such as DJ battles, talent shows, and pageants. The Ballroom- The ballroom is our main event room. School-sponsored campus functions that involve a large group of people generally take place there. Hawk Lounge- This space is used by students to relax, study, and hang out. This lounge showcases the banners of 8 of the “Divine Nine” Greek social organizations and 2 Social Fellowships we have active on campus.
This building is the hub of student social life. When classes are not being held, there is A LOT of energy in this building.
Campus Bookstore- Our campus bookstore provides our students with the necessities they need in order to excel academically. Game Room- The game room features a bowling alley, various board games, air hockey, billiards, and more!
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PHONE NUMBERS & CONTACTS ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT | 410.651.6410 ATHLETICS | 410.651.6496 AUXILIARY & BUSINESS SERVICES | 410.651.7747 or 7557 BOOKSTORE | 410.651.6437 STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT | 410.651.6434 CENTER FOR ACCESS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS | 410.651.6215 COUNSELING SERVICES | 410.651.6499
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FINANCIAL AID | 410.651.6172 FREDERICK DOUGLASS LIBRARY | 410.651.6621 GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS | 410.651.6507 HONORS PROGRAM | 410.651.3070 IT HELP DESK | 410.651.8445 RESIDENCE LIFE | 410.651.6144 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES | 410.651.6597 STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES | 410.651.7848 STUDENT ACCOUNTS | 410.651.6092 or 6093
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