New Student Information

Apply for Housing

We are excited that you have chosen the University of Maryland Eastern Shore! The goal of the Office of Residence Life is to ensure that you have a comfortable and safe experience while with us. Before joining our community, you must apply for a space in one of our housing communities. This page is dedicated to providing all new students directions for navigating the Housing Application Process.

Learn About Your On-Campus Living Options

Traditional halls are gender specific and designated as either all female or all male. Murphy Complex and Harford Hall are co-ed living facilities. Floors in Murphy and Harford are designated as all female or all male. Room assignments are designated by gender assigned at birth.

Traditional Residence Halls

All residents in a suite-style unit will be of the same gender. Room assignments are designated by gender assigned at birth.

Suite Style Halls

Submit a University Housing Application

New first-year students are required to live on-campus for their first two semesters.  Housing after the first year requirement is optional. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage all students to apply for housing as soon as they are accepted and have confirmed their seat in the incoming class.

  • The 2025-26 Academic Year Housing Application opens on Monday, March 3, 2025
  • Applying for Housing as a new student is only FIVE steps:
    1. Once you have been offered acceptance, establish your UMES login by going to www.umes.edu/newaccount
    2. After creating your UMES login account, go to https://wwwcp.umes.edu/
    3. Login at MyUMES and select the Hawkville icon to complete your Fall 2025-26 New Student Housing Application
    4. Pay your $300 non-refundable room deposit
    5. Review your housing assignment
  • The University Housing application is separate from the admissions application, so don’t procrastinate! You will need to complete both in order to secure housing for the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Review our Housing Contract before applying
  • If you are seeking a 2025-2026 Live On-Campus Exemption, please CLICK HERE for additional information on this process

View the Housing Application Step-by-Step Video for Additional Help

Fall Move-In Information

We are busy preparing for your arrival! Continue to check this page for move-in updates and information!!!