Whether you want to live in a house, apartment, or townhome, it is important to find housing before you arrive in the United States.
Your first housing decision should be whether you want to live close to campus, in Princess Anne or in neighboring cities like Eden, Fruitland, Salisbury, Crisfield or Pocomoke.
On-campus housing
Unfortunately, UMES does not provide any on-campus housing for international Graduate students.
Off-campus housing
Living off campus gives you the flexibility to stay in your apartment or house during UMES breaks, the ability to cook your own meals, and the possibility of splitting costs with roommates.
When you are looking for a place to live off campus, you might first want to start with an internet search. Many apartment complexes and rental companies have online reviews, so you can read about the experiences of previous tenants. Here is a list of additional resources you might want to look at. UMES offers a wide variety of housing options on and near campus for graduate students. A popular choice is “Talon’s Square” on campus. The apartments offer 2-bedroom, kitchen, and a common area setting as low as $645 per month including all utilities. You can click on the link for more information on Talon’s Square.
Short-term stay options
Need a place to stay for a few days when you arrive in Princess Anne? There is the Richard A. Henson Hotel and Conference Center conveniently located on campus as well as a few local hotels that are convenient to the campus.
Local Accommodations
Click here to find local accommodations
Tips to remember when looking for off-campus housing
When shopping for an off-campus home:
- Shop around and compare prices.
- Check the deposit policy to see if it is refundable.
- Check the lease duration. If you are not going to be in Princess Anne for 12 months, try to find a lease for shorter than 12 months. If you cannot find a shorter lease, plan to sublet (privately lease from another person) during the months that you will be in Princess Anne.
- Ask questions of former and current tenants if possible.
- Get everything you agree upon in writing.
- Read the entire lease before you sign it.
- Follow all terms of the contract you sign.
- Do not sign a lease until you have inspected the apartment, house, or room in person.
- Do not sign a lease if you do not agree with all the terms. Try to negotiate until you can come to an agreement.
