Visit UMBC

UMBC Campus

Address:
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

• BWI Airport is only five minutes away.
• Bus service is available from downtown Baltimore.
• AMTRAK and MARC commuter trains serve the nearby BWI Rail Station.

For more detailed directions, interactive maps, and accessible routes, visit our Campus Location and Maps page.

Important Links:

• Campus Location and Maps
• On-Campus Destinations
• Where to Eat
• Extend Beyond Campus
• In Person: Campus Tours
• Video: Campus Mini Tours

Next Campus Tour:

Mon

1/12

Black and Gold Information Session and Campus Tour

Campus Tour First Year Students

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Main Campus

Join a staff member from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation for a 30-minute information session covering UMBC traditions and values, application requirements, and…

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Getting to UMBC’s Main Campus

From the north: Take Interstate 95 to Route 166 (Exit 47B, Catonsville) or Interstate 83 to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695, west), then take Exit 12C (Wilkens Avenue, west) and follow signs to UMBC.

From the south: Take Interstate 95 to Route 166 (Exit 47B, Catonsville) and follow signs to UMBC.

Public Transportation: UMBC offers convenient access via multiple transportation options:

1. BWI Airport is just 5 minutes away
2. AMTRAK and MARC commuter trains serve the nearby BWI Rail Station
3. MTA bus service connects campus to downtown Baltimore
4. UMBC provides daily shuttle services to BWI Rail Station, downtown Baltimore, Catonsville, and Arbutus

Parking Information

Visitor parking is available at metered garages located at Administration Drive, The Commons Drive, and Walker Avenue. Please refer to your visit confirmation materials or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291. View our Parking Map (PDF) for specific locations.

Planning to grab a bite during your visit?
Explore Where to Eat on campus and discover our dining options. Want to explore the surrounding area? Learn about nearby attractions, restaurants, and entertainment in our Extend Beyond Campus guide.

The Surrounding Community

UMBC is minutes from everything you need. The nearby towns of Catonsville, Arbutus, Ellicott City, and Columbia offer diverse dining and entertainment options. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, featuring Harborplace shopping, Camden Yards (home of the Orioles), and M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Ravens), are all convenient to campus.

For more information about attractions in and around Baltimore, visit the Baltimore Collegetown Network.

UMBC Highlights

Founded in 1966 as Maryland’s first public university inclusive of all races, UMBC has grown into a nationally recognized public research university. Our campus centers around the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery and The Commons student center, with state-of-the-art facilities for research, learning, and student life.

What Makes UMBC Special

• Research Excellence: Classified as R1 (Doctoral Universities with Very High Research Activity) with numerous research centers and institutes
• Location Advantages: Minutes from major cities and opportunities for internships, research collaborations, and cultural exploration
• Strong Community: Known for an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where students and faculty work together on meaningful projects
• Academic Distinction: Recognized for excellence in STEM fields while maintaining strong liberal arts and social sciences programs

Campus Mini Tours

Short on time but eager to learn about UMBC? Our mini tours playlist showcases key campus locations and gives you a taste of life as a Retriever.