Welcome to University of Maryland

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Welcome trail

Welcome

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Tour stop audio transcript

Hello, and welcome to the University of Maryland! During your campus tour, we will show you why Maryland is consistently rated as one of the top and most affordable public research institutions in the country. Located in the town of College Park, Maryland, the University of Maryland is just a ten-minute drive to downtown Washington, D.C., offering a college environment with the resources and opportunities of one of the world's most powerful cities. We take great pride in being the state of Maryland's flagship institution, and you can see our spirit demonstrated in classrooms, student organizations, and even our athletic uniforms. But before we begin, let me explain a few of the ways you can use the virtual tour to explore our world of fearless ideas. To start walking along the tour route, click the forward-facing arrow. If you'd like to move to the next stop, click the next stop button below. If you'd like to jump to a particular location, you can use the drop down menu or click directly on the map. To explore a location in more detail, you can use the icons for 360s, photos and videos. Let's get started on the tour!