Wellness Resources

The Division of Student Affairs serves the University of Maryland community through its 14 departments. All depart­ments in DSA work to ensure the success, health, and well-being of our students.

Student Crisis Fund
The UMD Student Crisis Fund is a resource for students who have an unexpected critical situation and need immediate financial support.

The Memorial Chapel offers a safe place to engage with and learn about different faiths. It is also a space that allows members of the UMD community to take a moment out of their day for peace and calm contemplation.

The Garden of Reflection And Remembrance and the Labyrinth
The Garden of Reflection and Remembrance contains many elements that come together to create an area uniquely for contemplation. The labyrinth is a sanctuary for those who walk while they think, while benches offer a place for those who want to sit still. Water features add a soothing dynamic, while journals allow the community to express their emotions. Additional spaces commemorate the bravery of our veterans as well as historic university milestones.
It is a deeply-treasured gem on campus and a place with established ties to the community. It has served as a focal point for numerous programs, most notably the Walk for Remembrance in honor of September 11. This peaceful place has helped many students remember their loved ones or come to terms with the turbulent changes life may bring.
The garden is representative of the campus religious diversity as well as community cohesion, and marries refreshing natural energy with quiet solace.

Interfaith Chaplains
In the open, inclusive environment of many cultures and faiths, the Chaplaincies work collectively to serve the spiritual needs of the University of Maryland. The Chaplains, supported by and representing their faith communities, serve their faith traditions while demonstrating a unity that contributes to the rich diversity and quality of life at the university and in the community. Contact information for individual chaplaincies and spiritual leaders can be found on the website.
Monday Meditation
All are invited to participate in a weekly meditation session, held 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Monday during the academic year in the Chapel Lounge.
Wind Down Wednesday
On select Wednesdays during the academic year, the Chapel hosts Wind Down Wednesday (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Garden Chapel; dates vary.) Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy peaceful live music and free lunch while winding down from the stress of the week.

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) provides a full range of parking and transportation services to a diverse community of more than 50,000 students, faculty and staff in the City of College Park.

Paratransit
Paratransit is a curb-to-curb, on-demand and subscription service available to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities.

Nite Ride
Nite Ride covers areas of campus not serviced by Shuttle-UM evening routes. This additional Shuttle-UM service runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. during months the university is open and services the immediate campus community.

The Department of Dining Services administers dining and food services on campus including resident dining, cafes on campus, convenience shops, catering, concessions and full-service restaurants.

Allergies and Special Diets Counseling
Dining Services offers counseling to students with food allergies and intolerances, and for students maintaining special diets. The UMD Dining Services nutritionist and senior executive chef meet individuals who ask for assistance and can, if indicated, help facilitate custom-prepared meals for students to enjoy in the dining halls.

Anytime Dining
Resident students have unlimited access to three campus dining halls, eliminating food insecurity among resident students. Dining halls serve complete healthy meals, “Terrapin Favorite” specials, and snack food from 7:00 a.m. until midnight (weekends 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).

Campus Pantry
The University of Maryland Campus Pantry helps alleviate food insecurity on campus by providing emergency food to University of Maryland students, faculty and staff in need

Farmer’s Market
The University of Maryland Farmer’s Market provides an opportunity to purchase healthy food directly from local farms. The Farmer’s Market is available April through November on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Menus of Change
UMD Dining Services has joined 150 organizations and individuals and over 50 universities to advance positive life-long food choices among students. Dining Services uses the 24 principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus throughout its dining halls across campus. This includes:

• Transparency about sourcing and preparation of food
• Buying fresh, seasonal and local
• Focusing on whole, minimally processed foods
• Celebrating cultural diversity and discovery
• Offering meatless menu options
• Incorporating sustainable practices into daily operating procedures

Nutrition App
Dining Services has partnered with Nutrislice® to bring students, faculty and staff easily navigable access to nutrition information. Virtually all food on the menu in three dining halls is listed on this program and is accessible through the Dining Services website or via a mobile app

Sick Meals
Students who are not feeling well enough to visit the dining hall can arrange for someone to collect breakfast, lunch or dinner by completing the online request form.

Terp Farm
UMD Dining Services, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Office of Sustainability partner to manage “Terp Farm,” a sustainable farming operation 15 miles from College Park. Terp Farm offers four-season vegetable production and the vegetables are provided to campus dining halls, University catering, the Green Tidings mobile dining food truck, and donated to food-insecure members of the campus and College Park communities.

University Recreation & Wellness provides facilities, staff and programs to enrich the educational experience and encourage the personal growth of students by inspiring the university community to be active and live well.

Transfer & Off-Campus Student Life’s Peer2Peer mentoring program connects new transfer and off-campus students with current students to aid in their transition to campus.

Studio A offers non-credit, affordable classes, all with a focus on developing community members’ creativity. Many classes, like yoga, taekwondo, and drop-in paint nights, are offered specifically with mental health in mind—though studies have shown that all forms of creative expression and development can result in increased mental well-being and resiliency.