The mission of Belonging & Community at UMD is to cultivate a campus culture where members are valued and supported by upholding human dignity and strengthening community well-being.

Bias Incident Support Services responds to hate-bias incidents; it also educates and reports to the campus about those incidents while providing support, guidance, expertise, and advocacy to community members.

Bias Incident Support Services

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center supports people of all gender identities, sexes and sexual orientations and develops accessible, vibrant, respectful and inclusive campus communities.

LGBTQ+ Equity Center

 

 

Nyumburu is Swahili for “freedom house” and has served the UMD community since 1971 as a foundation for social and intellectual interaction.

Nyumburu Cultural Center

The ADA coordinator's office addresses accessibility issues and disability concerns on campus, guiding the university's efforts to move beyond compliance and toward seamless access.

Office of the ADA Coordinator

The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of undergraduate students.

Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education

TerrapinSTRONG Education introduces institutional values across the university to create a stronger commitment to community, belonging & inclusion.

TerrapinSTRONG Education

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