Frequently Asked Questions

Check-In Days and Times

NEW and TRANSFER STUDENTS

• Residential students with confirmed residence hall room assignments will move in on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
• Move-in appointments will be sent via email from the Office of Residence Life.

RETURNING STUDENTS

Residential students with confirmed residence hall room assignments will move in on:

• Saturday, January 25, 2025 (8 am-4:30 pm)
• Sunday, January 26, 2025 (8 am-4:30 pm)

Check-in Location

• Driving Directions to UMES (Check-in is building 23 on the campus map)
• All new and transfer students should report to the Office of Residence Life (ORL) at their appointment time. 
• Please park in the Clusters parking lot and enter the ORL building for check-in.  DO NOT UNLOAD YOUR CARS at this time.
• Once you have been checked in by the residence life staff, you will be given your room key to proceed to your residence hall.  There you will unload your car to move into your assigned room.

Do I Really Need to Schedule A Check-In Appointment?

• Yes! Scheduling an appointment helps us to ensure that we are following safety guidelines to protect everyone and manage crowd sizes.
• Please arrive during your allotted time.  If you experience unexpected delays which cause you to be a few minutes late, don’t worry.  Relax and drive safely.  You do not need to notify Residence Life that you are running a few minutes late.
• If you determine that you will be more than one (1) hour delayed, try to update the check-in scheduler online, call 410.651.6144, or email Residence Life at umesresidencelife@umes.edu.

Can I Check-In Early?

• No, early check-in requests will not be approved. If you are not able to make your scheduled check in date, you may request a later arrival date to occur before noon on the first day of class, January 27, 2025.

What Should I Do to Prepare for Move-In Day?

• Review the “What to Bring” checklist.
• Be financially cleared through Student Accounts.
• Submit your Health History form and Immunizations to Student Health Services.

What Should I Bring to Check-In

• Bring your government-issued photo ID to the check-in location.
• We highly recommend residents bring their own move-in equipment to expedite their check-in process.  Move-in equipment includes dollies, carts, etc.
• Note: Limited Residence Life equipment will be available to assist residents with moving their personal belongings into the residence hall.

***Please remember that all residents are legally bound to their housing contract that ends on May 18, 2025.  Further information can be found on the Residence Life website under the Housing Terms and Conditions policy in the Housing Contract Booklet.

How do I apply for housing?

• You should log into the MyUMES portal and select the Hawkville app (log into Hawkville using
  your MyUMES credentials).
• Go to the main menu to select “Forms and Applications”
• Complete your application and deposit (be sure to follow prompts/hit continue until you see a
  confirmation message that your application is complete)
• Once complete you should expect an assignment email within 3 – 5 business days
  Returning students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours in order to apply for housing. 

I have a back bill and I need housing, what should I do?

• Students must resolve backbills and be registered for at least 12 credits in order to apply for
  housing and receive a room assignment.

How long will it take me to get housing after I resolve my back bill?

• Once you have resolved your back bill you will need to complete your class registration. Allow
  24 hours for the housing system to update your newly added classes. Once you complete the
  Waitlist Application and pay the $100 Waitlist fee, you should allow 3 – 5 business days for an
  update. When you are contacted with a room assignment you will have 48 hours to complete
  your Request for Housing Application and $300 deposit. If you have not completed your
  application and deposit within 48 hours you will lose your priority on the list.

It’s been over 3 – 5 business days since I completed my application for housing, what
should I do?

• Log into the MyUMES portal and the Hawkville app to double check that you have a completed
  form under the “Forms and Applications” link. If you have made a payment and there is no
  completed application, you should email a copy of your payment receipt to reslife@umes.edu .
  In your email include your name, Student ID, and a contact phone number for an ORL staff
  member to contact you.
• If you application is complete you may send an email to reslife@umes.edu to request an update.

How can I request a different room or choose my roommate?

• All room changes done during the room swap period, which usually occurs the second or third
  week of classes. If you are not currently assigned with the person you would like to be your
  roommate, you will need to make the request during the room swap period.