First Look Fair

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!

Prepare for the Fair!

Do you feel prepared for the First Look Fair? SORC has you covered. Join us and learn more about how to make the most out of the First Look Fair.

• Learn more about how the fair will work
• Get ideas on how to promote and market your org.
• Tips on recruiting and retaining members in a virtual setting
• And more!

Student Organizations and Departments

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 Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5 p.m., we cannot guarantee your prints in time for First Look Fair.

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. 

Sponsors

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

• Parkside
• Southern Management Companies
• M&T Bank
• University View
• The Alloy

Questions?

Email us at firstlookfair@umd.edu.