Baltimore & the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore is a vibrant, historic city known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich cultural heritage, and strong sense of community. Located along the Inner Harbor, the city offers a mix of academic, medical, arts, and professional opportunities, providing students with meaningful clinical exposure and engagement with a wide range of patient populations.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is situated in the heart of downtown and serves as a dynamic academic health sciences center. Home to multiple professional schools—including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, law, social work, and dentistry—UMB fosters interdisciplinary collaboration within a close-knit urban campus environment. Its proximity to major teaching hospitals and research institutions creates an immersive setting for clinical training, scholarship, and service.
City of Baltimore
City of Baltimore
As a SOM student, you are now part of the Baltimore City community that surrounds the UMB Campus. Explore Baltimore city's rich history, unique culture, and vibrant neighborhoods in Live Baltimore!
Getting Around Campus
Getting Around Campus
The School of Medicine is the founding school (c. 1807) of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and today is one of seven professional schools on the 65-acre campus set in the heart of Baltimore.
- UMB | Campus Map
- UMB | Shuttle
- UMB | Parking and Transportation Services
Housing
Visit: UMB | Housing Resources
Campus Safety
Campus Safety
Campus safety is a priority at UMB. We have a well-staffed and professional University Police force, whom we are proud to partner with in achieving their mission to promote a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The UMB Department of Police and Public Safety offers a variety of services to our campus. Their mission is Their website outlines these services, lists important phone numbers to use in case of emergency, and provides updates on safety alerts on and around campus. Our students should exercise good judgment as they travel on and around campus and utilize resources for a ride, escort, or buddy.
UMB Safe Walk/Safe Ride can be requested using the Mobile UMB app that can be download from the Apple store or Google Play.
Important Telephone Numbers
Campus Police
- Emergency: 911
- Non-Emergency: 410 706-6882
- Escort Service (Security): 410 706-6882
For additional numbers consult the UMB Campus Directory.
UMB Campus Services
UMB Campus Services
- UMB | Office of Student Affairs
- UMB | Office of Financial Aid
- UMB | Office of the Registrar
- UMB | ONE Card Office
- UMB | HS/HSL Library
- UMB | URecFit and Wellness
- UMB | Student Health Center
- UMB | Student Counseling Center
- UMB | Educational Support & Disability Services
- UMB | Student Success, Leadership, and Engagement
- UMB | Office of International Services
- UMB | Housing Resources
- UMB | Parking and Transportation Services
Office of Student Affairs
University of Maryland School of Medicine
685 W. Baltimore Street, Suite 150
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-7476
studentaffairs@som.umaryland.edu