The University of Maryland, College Park is located in College Park, Maryland. The City of College Park is located four miles outside of Washington, D.C. You can reach the University by many routes.
FROM THE NORTH:
Take I-95 South to where it meets I-495 (The Capital Beltway).
Stay in the right center lane, and follow the signs marked "College Park/Park-
and-Ride". You will merge onto the Beltway for less than 1/4 mile, when
you will want to merge onto exit 5-A. Follow the signs to U.S.1 (Baltimore Ave)
and head south for 2 1/2 miles. The University of Maryland will be on your
right.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take I-95 North to exit 5, College Park. Get on Route 1 South.
The University of Maryland will be 2 1/2 miles south on your right.
FROM WASHINGTON:
Take Rhode Island Ave North out of the city. Rhode Island
Ave turns into U.S.1. Continue north until you see the University on your left.
Once you have reached the University of Maryland, you will want to get on Campus Drive. If you are coming down Route 1 from the North, Campus Drive will be about 2 1/2 miles from the Beltway, on your right. If you are coming up Route 1, Campus Drive will be on your left, after you have passed Fraternity Row on your right and the Rossborough Inn to the left. When you are on Campus Drive, you will be on the main road traveling through campus. If you travel around the big "M" and continue up Campus Drive, the Student Union will soon be on your left. Turn right at the Union, and park in the garage. At the main desk of the Student Union, you will find more information about the Campus, and more detailed directions. `
Mass Transportation Information
INDIVIDUAL VISITORS
Visitors may either purchase a special parking permit from UMCP-DCP or park at paid meter spaces. Although the largest concentration of parking meters is located in the garages, there are additional parking meters located throughout Campus. Meters are in operation Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 10 PM excluding University holidays. Meters are $ .50 per hour or you may purchase at the DCP Office a prepaid parking meter permit of $4.00 per day.
VISITING GROUPS
Special parking permits for official visiting groups are available. For information and rates contact the Special Projects Section of DCP at (301)314-7199.
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