Campus Services
Academic
MEI Language Lab
MEI operates a special computer lab just for MEI students. The lab is in Susquehanna (SQH), Room 3116. The computers have special software you can use for extra English practice:
- Pronunciation software
- Grammar software
- Vocabulary software
- Reading software
- Video software
All computers have cameras and headphones and can be used with Skype or MSN.
University Computer Labs
The University of Maryland has computer labs all across campus. Both Windows and Mac computers are available. All computers have Microsoft Office software installed. Printer services are available in most computer labs.
University Media Center
As a student at MEI, you can borrow from a collection of films, documentaries, and TV programs that can help you:
- improve your English skills
- learn more about American culture
Media resources include:
| Media Type | Description |
|---|---|
| ESOL Videos | Video programs to help you improve your English language skills and your understanding of American culture |
| Pronunciation Videos | Video programs to help you improve your pronunciation of English and to prepare for interview situations |
| American History in Video | The largest collection of video available online for the study of American history, with 2,000 hours and more than 5,000 titles |
| Dance in Video | Streaming video collection of dance performances including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational |
| Education in Video | The first online collection of streaming video developed specifically for training and developing teachers |
| Ethnographic Video Online | Over 750 hours and 1,000 films for the study of human culture from every region of the world |
| Opera in Video | Streaming access to 40 full opera performances in a wide range of styles and from different historical periods |
| Theater in Video | Streaming video collection of plays and documentaries |
| Anime | An extensive collection of Japanese animated motion pictures and shorts |
University Libraries
As a student at MEI, you can use any of the eight libraries at the University of Maryland.
- the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area
- 3.7 million books
- 17,000 E-journals
- 100,000+ E-Books
- 352+ Databases
McKeldin library is home to:
- the Library of American Broadcasting Archives
- the National Public Broadcasting Archives
- the International Piano Archives
- the Gordon W. Prange Collection of Japanese print publications
Advising
MEI students may see advisors any time they have questions. Some of the areas that advisors can help you with are listed below:
| Media Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Academics | Admission to UMD Preparing for study in the U.S. Help applying to U.S. universities Advice about UMD academic resources |
| Immigration | I-20 and visa questions Questions about transferring Questions about working on campus Questions about finding food from your home country Questions about interesting places to visit |
| Personal | Travel in the U.S. Questions about health services Driving and parking Banking and money Questions about daily life |
Wellness
Campus Recreation
As a student at MEI, you have membership privileges to the weight rooms, fitness centers, gymnasiums, martial arts rooms, pools, saunas, locker rooms and other recreational services on campus, including:
| Location | Services |
|---|---|
| Eppley Recreation Center | Running track Fitness rooms Weight rooms Matted room Table tennis (ping-pong) facilities Aerobics rooms Gyms Racquetball and squash courts Instructional and deep water pools Sauna Steam room Locker/shower facilities Free equipment to use |
| Outdoor Recreation Center | Outdoor pool Campus bike shop Climbing wall Challenge course |
| Other Activities | Sports fields for softball, Frisbee, soccer Two regulation field hockey/soccer fields Three regulation flag football fields 14 outdoor tennis courts with lights 18-hole golf course with driving range |
Intramural Athletics
The Intramural Sports program offers you the opportunity to play in sports leagues and tournaments, including:
- Basketball
- Outdoor soccer
- Indoor soccer
- Flag football
- Volleyball
- Racquetball
- Table tennis
- Wiffle ball
Meals on Campus
Students on campus benefit from a rich variety of food choices. You can find foods to meet every taste, craving, and dietary need–and to help you stay healthy. You will find:
- 4 campus dining halls serving complete meals
- several restaurants on campus
- 14 cafés for lunch and light snacks
- 6 food and convenience stores
- 12 dining options in Stamp Union
University Health Center
The University Health Center is proud to be nationally accredited for over 25 years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, an independent organization that only places its seal of approval on medical facilities that meet the highest standards of quality. Less than 10% of all college health centers in the U.S. are accredited!
Student Involvement
Performing Arts Center
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center opened in 2001. It presents dance, theater and musical performances. The center partners with the School of Music and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies to offer performances, workshops, and other activities that help you dig deeper into the world of ideas.
Stamp Student Union
The Adele H. Stamp Student Union is the center for campus life. You can find study spaces, entertainment places, and many other services:
Food (Stamp Dining)
Shops & Services
Student Organizations
There are more than 800 student organizations at the University of Maryland, College Park. These clubs encompass a wide variety of interests and identities, such as religion, ethnicity, hobbies, sports, art, academics, etc. TerpLink allows you to view all student organizations and sign up for events.
Public Safety (Police)
The University of Maryland places tremendous importance on student safety as well as being prepared for emergencies. The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is a professional law enforcement organization that employs over 100 dedicated men and women who are trained and ready to handle any campus situation.
Besides having a professional police department, the University of Maryland Department of Public Safety at College Park offers:
- a 24-hour, 7-day per week walking escort service to any student who asks
- a full service 911 Emergency Communications Center
- a campus-wide lost and found service
- emergency weather notifications