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Contact Information:

University Communications
2101 Turner Hall
College Park, MD 20742-5411
Email: mediainfo@umd.edu

University Communications

Please contact University Communications for assistance with:

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Public Information Requests University Rankings and Fast Facts
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Media Policy

The University Communications office aims to service media requests with accurate, transparent and timely information. We partner with the media to help tell the story of the university and its leadership faculty, staff, students and alumni.

As a public institution, the university permits media representatives to photograph and film in public, outdoor spaces on UMD's campus. We encourage all members of the media who are visiting to notify University Communications in advance by emailing mediainfo@umd.edu. This allows us to help coordinate interviews, if possible, offer parking options and provide helpful information. Exceptions include members of the media covering athletic events. These individuals should coordinate directly with the Maryland Athletics media relations team

Media Policy and FAQs
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On-Campus Filming

News media who plan to film or photograph on UMD's campus are asked to notify University Communications in advance. As a public institution, the university permits media representatives to photograph and film in public, outdoor spaces on UMD's campus. However, media are not permitted to photograph or film inside any building on campus without explicit permission from University Communications.

All commercial filming and photography must be coordinated and approved through the University Communications office in advance. All requests for commercial filming on campus must be accompanied by a completed filming application. Filming fees may apply. Applications must be submitted to University Communications a minimum of 10 business days priors to the requested film date.

All requests to film or photograph at a UMD athletic facility must be coordinated through Maryland Athletics. Please contact Jason Yellin at jyellin@umd.edu or contact the Maryland Athletics media relations team

Filming Guidelines and Applications
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Stock Video Footage Request

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A select number of iconic campus photos are available for media use. For specific photo requests, email mediainfo@umd.edu

Stock Photography


Please contact Campus Police for any crime-related stories:

Lt. Rosanne Hoaas: 301-405-9960