The UMD Discovery Center at National Landing supports academic classes, symposiums, lectures and meetings. The wide range of spaces can accommodate small gatherings as well as medium-sized lectures, and presentations. The classrooms and conference rooms offer multiple projectors, camera/audio recording capabilities, as well as video conferencing.

The space is available free of charge to academic units and campus departments for academic and campus-related purposes during the building’s normal operating hours. 

Expectations

All users of classrooms are expected to leave the classroom and its equipment in good order. This includes leaving chairs and tables straightened, electronic equipment shut off, taking away or disposing of everything one came in with, such as poster board, newspapers, etc. Users are expected to return the room to a class-ready condition.

How to Reserve Space

Availability

You can view room availability here. Simply type NL in the locations search bar and click Search. Then choose the Availability view to see the daily schedule. Photos and space descriptions are available below.

UMD Academic and Administrative Units

Please email or call the contact information below to make your reservation. 

Events

For more formal events, such as a multi-room conference or symposium, please fill out this space request form. Simple office, classroom, or conference room reservation requests can be achieved through email.

Access

Access must be arranged in advance. Walk-ins may not be able to enter the suite. Please schedule your time in the space at the contact information below.

Contact Us

Please contact 301.405.4702 or email nationallanding@umd.edu for more information.  The operations manager is available to discuss availability, make your reservation, and provide access instructions.