Welcome to the Office of Residence Life (ORL)

Welcome to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Hawk family. We are so excited to welcome you to your new home!

Live Where You Learn

More than a place to learn, UMES is a residential campus with the belief that education is enhanced by the living-learning communities students experience when living on campus. Research has proven that students who reside on campus:

  • Form lasting relationships
  • Achieve greater sustained learning and academic success
  • Engage in unique social and academic experiences
  • Graduate at higher rates than those who do not

These are just a few reasons why you should experience residence life at UMES!

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