The First Look Fair is one of the longest running involvement traditions at the University of Maryland. First Look Fair hosts over 650 student clubs and organizations and campus departments! The festive atmosphere is the perfect place to gather resources, learn more about how to get involved, and connect with other students with similar interests.
Schedule
First Look Fair will be hosted on Thursday, September 10 on McKeldin Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Table Registration
Organizations and Departments have an assigned table at the fair to assist in reducing crowding on the mall. Registration for First Look Fair will open Monday, August 24 (the Monday before classes start) and close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 or until we are no longer able to accommodate those on the waitlist. Please check your email for a notification for your confirmation/approval. Official table confirmations and logistics will be sent out approximately one week prior to the fair by SORC.
First Look Fair Registration Link: coming soon!
Student Organizations Printing for First Look Fair
Every SORC registered student organization is allotted $100 of free printing for the academic year in the student organization Resource Room. You can fill out the SORC Printing Request and we will print your documents for you and let you know when they're ready to pick up.
If you submit a request to print after Monday, September 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM, we cannot guarantee your prints in time for First Look Fair.
**We can only print 8.5x11. Our poster printer is currently under repair.
Organization List
Looking for a particular type of organization or department? Feel free to browse our virtual tabling selection below to help you find organizations, involvement opportunities, and resources to enjoy while you're at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Academic/Honorary
Advocacy
Community Partner
Cultural
Creative & Performing Arts
Fraternity/Sorority
General Interest
Religious/Spiritual
Service
Sports & Recreation
Stamp Department
UMD Departments
Questions?
Email us at firstlookfair@umd.edu.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:
Lead Sponsors
- Domain College Park
- Game Kastle College Park
- Hub College Park
- M&T Bank
- Project Glow
- Southern Management
- The Standard
- The Varsity
- The Arbor
- Union on Knox
