Alerts
UMD Advisory: UMD Delayed Opening
The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 10 am, Monday, February 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students: check ELMS-Canvas and university email for updates on academic coursework, as faculty may implement asynchronous learning. More info on class start times and operations: umd.edu/weather ----------------------------------------------------------Sent by email and SMS (text) via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff …
UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Commercial Robbery (with a weapon)
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Commercial Robbery (with a weapon) OCCURRED: February 21, 2026 (Saturday)/ Approximately 6:54 p.m. LOCATION: 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue,…
UMD Advisory: Indecent Exposure
INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure OCCURRED: February 12, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 5:59 p.m. LOCATION: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2026-37263 BRIEF DETAILS: On February 12, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about an indecent exposure that occurred at approximately 5:59 p.m., on February 12, 2026, at…
UMD Alert Test
First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests. In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions. UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu. Contact Information: University of Maryland…
UMD Alert: Closed 1/29/26-1/30/26
Classes are canceled. Students check ELMS-Canvas and university email for updates on academic coursework, as faculty may implement asynchronous learning. Steam, heat, and hot water issues persist due to extreme cold weather, and crews are working to address the ongoing outages. Only weather-essential employees report Thursday and Friday. Campus roads and walkways are largely cleared, and faculty are permitted to come to campus to prepare labs and materials for…
UMD Advisory: Last Update for Steam Outage
This is the last message for the steam outage on campus. Facilities Management has restored steam operations and temperatures are rising. Full restoration to normal indoor temps and hot water may continue into early afternoon. Continue to limit time outdoors and follow emergency guidance to stay warm as temps stabilize. More info at http://umd.edu/weather