Stamp Study Zone
Finals have you feeling anxious? Need to de-stress? We have crafts, meditation sessions, free food, quiet study spaces and more to help you keep your cool as you prepare for your exams.
Events all month long - take a look!
April 21st: Road to Art Attack
Noon - 10pm | Grand Ballroom (Stamp Student Union - First floor)
Host: Student Entertainment Events (SEE)
Description: Join us for our Road To Art Attack Event! We will have our On The Record record decorating event from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm so swing by to relax and get your craft on! Then from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm we will have our #2016Rewind event featuring slime making and fun challenges where you can win amazing prizes! And then to wrap it up, we will have our Battle of the DJs from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, where you can win the chance to open for Fetty Wap at this year's Art Attack 42!
April 29th: Free HIV Testing
1pm-3pm | University Health Center – Ground Floor
Host: University Health Center
Description: This event will be held on the ground floor of the University Health Center. You will meet in a private room with an HIV testing counselor from Heart to Hand who will conduct a quick finger prick to draw a drop of blood and then deliver your results within a few minutes. The free HIV testing is available to students and non-students. Free safer sex giveaways and sexual health resources will be available.
April 30th - Stillness in Motion: Labyrinth Meditation Series
Noon-1pm | Garden of Reflection and Remembrance
Host: University Health Center & Memorial Chapel
Description: Meet at the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance at the Memorial Chapel for a guided meditation, mindful labyrinth journey, and a free lunch on a first come first serve basis. In the event of rain the program will be moved inside to the Garden Chapel.
May 1st: Drop-in Group Meditation
Noon-12:30pm | Zoom
Host: University Health Center, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Explore meditation, mindfulness and grounding practices with staff from the University Health Center. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions provide space for you to pause and connect with yourself while discovering the many benefits of meditation and mindfulness. These are free drop-in sessions, and you may attend as frequently as you like.
May 4th: Wags for Wellness
11am-1pm | Grand Ballroom Lounge (Stamp Student Union - first floor)
Host: University Health Center, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), all of whom provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief to the campus community.
May 5th: Paint n’ Sip in the Memorial Chapel Gardens
3:00pm-5:00pm | Memorial Chapel Gardens
Host: Memorial Chapel
Description: Finals season is here and it is more important than ever to take time to center, meditate, and connect with yourself to stay well. Take a break from studying to drop in at the Memorial Chapel Gardens for some freestyle meditative painting, springtime beverages, and reflection. Art supplies and beverages provided at no cost.
May 7th: TOCSL Study Session
2pm-4pm | Pyon Su (Stamp Student Union, second floor)
Host: Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life
Description: Prepare for finals with us! We'll have a quiet space with snacks and coffee to help you lock in alongside other transfer and off-campus students.
May 7th: Spring into Stamp Cyanotypes
3pm-5pm | Activities Room (Studio A - Stamp Student Union)
Host: Studio A
Description: Join Studio A to make a Cyanotype print- a type of light sensitive print that turns out vividly blue in the sun against any objects you press to the paper. All supplies will be provided though participants are welcome to bring additional items to create their own piece of art!
May 7th: Paint Night
7pm-9pm | Studio A (Stamp Student Union)
Host: Studio A
Description: Join Studio A for a paint night. Sessions are $10 for students, $12 for faculty/staff, and $15 for the general public and include an 8x10 canvas, paint, and brushes. We hope to see you there!
May 8th: Rest and Reflect: A Social Wellness Event
11am-3pm | Multiple locations
Host: Graduate School
Description: Join us on Friday, May 8, 2026 for the Rest and Reflect Social Wellness Event on Tawes Plaza.
This is a chance to engage in restorative practices that encourage rest and reflection while also building meaningful community connections. The day-long event will include yoga, a sound bath, dancing, food and other activities in a relaxed and welcoming environment!
The event is open to the entire UMD community including graduate students, undergraduate students, postdocs, faculty and staff at UMD as well as across the USM.
May 8th: Last Day Flicks
Noon - 4:00pm | McKeldin Sundial
Host: Student Entertainment Events
Description: Come by to take photos and capture memories on the last day of school! Stop by to celebrate the end of the year!
May 8th: Drop-in Group Meditation
Noon-12:30pm | Zoom
Host: University Health Center, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Explore meditation, mindfulness and grounding practices with staff from the University Health Center. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions provide space for you to pause and connect with yourself while discovering the many benefits of meditation and mindfulness. These are free drop-in sessions, and you may attend as frequently as you like.
May 8th: Outdoor Movie
8:00PM | McKeldin Mall
Host: Student Entertainment Events (SEE)
Description: Come watch High School Musical 2 on the lawn with friends!
May 9th: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 10th: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union - Basement)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 11th: Study Pack Giveaway
10am-until supplies last | M&T Bank (Stamp Student Union - Ground floor)
Host: M&T Bank
Description: Description: Come pick up a package of goodies that'll enhance your studying experience.
May 11th: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 12th: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 13th: Donut Giveaway
10am-until supplies last | M&T Bank (Stamp Student Union - Ground floor)
Host: M&T Bank
Description: Come by the branch to grab a donut from Dunkin' to fuel your studies.
May 13th: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 13th: Winddown Wednesday
Noon-1pm | Memorial Chapel Garden and Patio
Host: Memorial Chapel
Description: Wind Down Wednesdays are a chance to pause, reset, and reconnect in the middle of a busy semester. Join us for a welcoming midday break featuring a fun group activity centered on wellness and reflection. Free lunch will be provided!
May 13th: Self-CARE Create Space
6pm-7:30pm | Jimenez (Stamp Student Union - second floor)
Host: CARE to Stop Violence
Description: Need a reset before finals? Join us for a Self-Care Creative Space on Wednesday, May 13th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We will discuss self-care and boundary-setting strategies to help you stay grounded during finals season. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own self-care kits; all materials will be provided.
For questions or accessibility needs, please contact Bri Hayes (bhayes15@umd.edu).
May 14: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 14th: Wags for Wellness
11am-1pm | University Health Center, Ground Floor
Host: University Health Center, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), all of whom provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief to the campus community.
May 15th: Drop-in Group Meditation
Noon-12:30pm | Zoom
Host: University Health Center, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Explore meditation, mindfulness and grounding practices with staff from the University Health Center. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions provide space for you to pause and connect with yourself while discovering the many benefits of meditation and mindfulness. These are free drop-in sessions, and you may attend as frequently as you like.
May 15th: TerpStudyZone
11am-8pm | TerpZone (Stamp Student Union)
Host: TerpZone
Description: Come take a break and play at TerpZone! Bowling, Billiards, and Gaming available!
May 15th: Wags for Wellness
1pm-3pm | McKeldin Library 2nd Floor
Host: University Health Center, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
Description: Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), all of whom provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief to the campus community.
Open Drop-in Hours:
May 11th - May 15th & May 18th: Gardenside Studying
9AM-5PM | Memorial Chapel Lounge & Conference Room
Host: Memorial Chapel
Description: Do your best work in the cozy and quiet conference room overlooking the meditative Garden of Reflection and Remembrance.
STUDY IN STAMP
We know how tough finding a quiet, peaceful spot to study—or to simply collect your thoughts—can be during finals. Which is why there are spaces in STAMP and in the Memorial Chapel set aside for just that. Feel free to visit and make these spots your own during the times indicated.
May 11th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent B (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
May 12th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent B (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Prince George’s Room (1st floor)
May 13th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent B (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
May 14th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent B (2nd floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
Crossland (2nd floor)
May 15th 8am-12am
Juan Ramon Jimenez (2nd floor)
Margaret Brent (2nd floor)
Nanticoke (first floor)
Pyon Su (2nd floor)
Thurgood Marshall (2nd floor)
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