RE-NEW HOUSING AT SOUTH CAMPUS COMMONS & COURTYaRDS FOR
2025-26 BETWEEN WednesDAY, JANUARY 8 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Renew Housing at Commons/Courtyards for 2025-26 Between Wednesday, January 8 – Thursday, February 6. Go to www.starrez.umd.edu
Failure to renew by Thursday, February 6 at 11:59pm will result in you forfeiting your space for 2025-26. There are no exceptions to this. We encourage you not to wait until the last moment.
If you renew same bed and only fill out the StarRez housing application without filling out the DocuSign lease by the deadline of Thursday, February 6, at 11:59pm, you have not renewed housing for 2025-26. You must complete both.
Step 1: Commons/Courtyards Leasing Application
Step 2: Commons / Courtyards Leasing 2025-26
Returning Same Bed
Returning as a “Same Bed” resident means you will renew your exact same bedroom in your current apartment. This would permit you to remain in your room without having to move out during the lease transition period. See the SCC and CTY same-bed letters for more detailed information about the rules, preparation requirements, and entry expectations.
What if I want to pull in new roommates to fill vacancies in my apartment? There will be a content box in the intention form that will allow you to add students you want to pull-in. Please put their first and last name and following directions as stated in this section. You can only pull in rising juniors or rising seniors who are currently living in a residence hall (Students living in fraternity and soririty houses are not eligible to be pulled in).
What if I want to pull in someone that is not a rising junior or rising senior? This is not possible. The only way for them to live with you would be for the spaces to hopefully still be available when they go through the Virtual Apartment Selection process Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20. There is no guarantee and unlikely to happen.
When will my pull-in(s) get their lease? They will have access to their lease by Wednesday, Feb. 12 on their StarRez portal. Your pull-in also needs to fill out a Commons/Courtyards 2025-26 Leasing Application by Thursday, February 6 at 11:59pm and complete the Pull-in Form which they can find at www.starrez.umd.edu. If they do not fill out the application and Pull-in Form by that deadline, they will be unable to get a lease.
*Please note, only residence hall rising Juniors and Seniors are eligible to be pulled in.
What if I don’t fill out the Intention Form by Thursday, February 6 at 11:59pm? You will not be able to stay in your same space for 2025-26 and will have to move out on Monday, July 28.
If I filled out the Intention Form stating that I’m returning same bed, am I done with everything? No, the intention form is only stating your purpose for 2025-26. You must continue and sign the lease on StarRez as well.
What do I have to do during the Lease Transition Period? Please see the below links for details for South Campus Commons and The Courtyards
Apartment Change
Apartment Change – Wednesday, February 18
*Special exception for Courtyards grad students living in Building 6
Building 6 Residents that select “transfer” will receive further instruction from the Leasing Office.
If a group leader doesn’t make a selection while there are availabilities for their group size, they will either have to break up the group for a smaller group size availability or make a larger group (up to 4).
You can review the slideshow for the 2024-25 group formation here.
The 2025-26 group formation slideshow TBA.
Who should select “Transfer” You will select this if you wish to transfer to another apartment or bedroom at South Campus Commons or The Courtyards, regardless of which of these two sites you currently reside.
If I select Apartment Change, will I be moving out on Monday, July 28? Yes, anyone who selects Apartment Change will move-out on Monday, July 28 and move back in on Sunday, August 24 for SCC or the Courtyards move-in date on Tuesday, August 26.
What happens after I submit the Intention Form as an Apartment Change? You will select your new space virtually in the Star Rez portal on Tuesday, February 18 (more info to come about this). After you select your space you will be able to sign your lease through the StarRez portal by accessing your 2025-26 Leasing Application. You will then have 2 days to complete the lease.
What if I want to pull in new roommates in the apartment I’m moving to? Prior to apartment selection, the Group Formation process will allow you to form a group and assign a group leader in StarRez. Group formation begins Thursday, February 12. You can only pull in rising juniors or rising seniors, who are currently living on-campus. Please put their first and last name and follow directions as stated in this section. Your pull-in also needs to fill out a Commons/Courtyards 2025-26 Leasing Application by Thursday, February 6 at 11:59pm which they can find at www.starrez.umd.edu. If they do not fill out the application by that deadline they will be unable to get a lease.
What if I want to pull in someone that is not a rising junior or rising senior? This is not possible.
When will my group member(s) get their lease? They will have access to their lease on their StarRez portal by accessing the 2025-26 Leasing Application by the day following the selection of the apartment.
If I want to change bedrooms within my current apartment, do I still have to move out? Yes. Only residents renewing their lease for the exact same bedroom will be able to remain during the lease transition period.
You can review the slideshow for group formation here.
Do Not Wish To Renew
Who should select “do not wish to renew?” If you select this it means that you are not returning for 2025-26 and plan to move-out by Monday, July 28 at 12pm. Residents will select this if they are graduating or no longer wish to live at CTY/SCC .
Renewal Eligibility
Undergraduate students who will be entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate study in Fall 2025 who are in good standing with the university are eligible to renew their lease. Students who will be entering their 5th year of undergraduate study in Fall 2025 are also eligible to renew this year.
*Special exception for Courtyards grad students living in Building 6
Pulling in a friend
The only students eligible to be pulled in are current residence hall students in the 1st or 2nd Priority Group (rising Juniors and Seniors) who are in good standing with the University. Current South Campus Commons and Courtyards residents who are in good standing with the University are also eligible to be pulled in/transferred to your apartment.
If you want to pull in a friend, you must either have a space in your apartment (See RETURNING SAME BED above) or select an apartment that will accommodate the number of spaces for you and your friend(s) that you are trying to pull in. For example, if there are two of you, you may not select a completely empty four or three bedroom apartment. You would be limited to choosing units with only two open spaces.
*Special exception for Courtyards grad students living in Building 6
Returning from Study Abroad
South Campus Commons and Courtyards at UMD residents who leave SCC or CTY in December/January for Spring semester study abroad or co-op experiences are eligible to return to SCC and CTY for the following Fall/Spring Semester, provided they remain in good academic and judicial standing with the University. You retain your current resident status with us which means you can participate in our renewal process for the 2025-2026 lease term; however, you DO NOT retain rights to your former space at South Campus Commons or the Courtyards if you completed a Lease Transfer.
Should you wish to return to South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD for the 2025-2026 semester, you must complete your Intent to Return via the 2025-2026 Application form. This goes live on Monday, November 11, 2024. You must complete your intent to return via the 2025-2026 Application by Thursday, February 6, 2025, by 11:59pm. (There are no exceptions to this).
If you would like to return to your same apartment/bedroom, please note that there is absolutely no guarantee that you will be able to return to your same apartment/bedroom. Once you transfer your lease, you forfeit all rights to that space. Your re-lessor (the person who took over your lease) has full legal rights to the space and can renew their lease for the following year if they so choose. If your re-lessor decides to transfer to another apartment within SCC/CTY or chooses to leave SCC/CTY altogether, you may be able to return to your old apartment provided that a current resident of that apartment lists you as a pull-in on their 2025-2026 Application when they complete their intent as well as you completing the pull-in form available on your StarRez portal. All pull-ins are subject to eligibility and availability within the apartment.
If you wish to return to South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD for the 2025-2026 leasing year, you have the following options to select from:
Option 2 I would like to transfer to a new apartment at Commons or Courtyards:
- This option means that you will receive an appointment time to participate in Apartment Change selection which will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
- This option mean that you will be selecting a new apartment and bedroom for the 2025-2026 lease term on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
You will be able to form groups with current residents and or eligible pull-ins to select a new apartment during that Tuesday, February 18, 2024, selection time. More information on group formation is distributed to applicants via email.
- Please note that you will only be shown available apartments based off your group size. We encourage you to speak with your group leader prior to Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Option 3 I do not wish to return to Commons or Courtyards for the 2025-2026 lease term:
- This option means that you do not wish to sign a lease at either South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD for the 2025-2026 lease term.
- This option means that you WILL NOT have an apartment for the 2025-2026 lease term at South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD and will need to make other housing arrangements for that school year.
Please note that if you select option 3 but then decide that you would like to live with Commons or Courtyards, you will have to participate in our general apartment selection beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2025-26 lease term?
South Campus Commons begins on Sunday, August 24, 2025 and concludes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
The Courtyards begins on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 and concludes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Residents that select same bed will get to stay during the transition period.
What if I’m graduating in the Fall of 2025? Is there any leases that will go through December 2025? All 2025-26 leases end on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. If you are graduating in December 2025, it will be your responsibility to find a releasor to take over your space, to no longer be financially responsible. *All residents are financially responsible until a releasor is found.
What if I sign a lease for 2025-26 and decide later on that I no longer wish to live at South Campus Commons or The Courtyards? The only way to cancel your lease is through the lease transfer process. Residents will be responsible for finding a releasor and will be financially responsible until a releasor is found.
*if you sign and complete a lease you are still responsible for the lease even though your guarantor has not finished their portion. The only way to cancel your lease once completed is through the lease transfer process.
What if I don’t fill out the Intention Form at all or only complete half of it, what does that mean? Any resident that doesn’t complete the Intention Form, we will assume you are not returning for 2025-26 and your move out date will be Monday, July 28, 2025.
What if I forgot to renew my lease by February 6 at 11:59pm? Can I call the office to get an extension? Unfortunately the application will close promptly at 11:59pm on Thursday, February 6 and cannot be reopened.
*Please note the Offices will close on Thursday, February 6 at 5pm and no professional staff will be available to help/assist after 5:00pm on Thursday, February 6.
Will I get a confirmation email once I submit the Intention Form? Yes.
What if I completed a 2025-2026 Leasing Application before I took over a lease through the Lease Transfer process? If you were not a leaseholder when you filled out your 2025-2026 Leasing application, please send an email to pppleasing@umd.edu and they will make sure you have access to fill out the renewal version of the application.
SCC 2025-2026 Rates
| Layout | Twelve Installments | Total Cost |
| 4 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | $1,058 per installment | $12,696 |
| 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | $1,106 per installment | $13,272 |
| 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | $1,210 per installment | $14,520 |
| Studio | $1,436 per installment | $17,232 |
| 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | $1,452 per installment | $17,424 |
Twelve installments per person for a standard term of Monday, August 24, 2025 to Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
SCC Sample Lease
SCC Floorplans and Building Layouts
SCC Room Attributes
Click below to visit the Room Characteristics sheet and learn more about what options are available throughout the community to help you choose the best space for you!
SCC Layouts Video
SCC Lease Transition Requirements
Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 24
What does “same bed” mean? You do not have to move out on Monday, July 28. You also get to stay during the transition period of Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 24.
What do I have to do for the lease transition period of Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 24? The South Campus Commons Team works diligently to get apartments ready for new students that are moving in on Sunday, August 24, 2025. To make sure your future roommate has a great experience on Sunday, August 24, we need you to do the following by Monday, July 28 at 12pm, at the latest:
Kitchen
- All Kitchen items must be in cabinets and cabinet space needs to be made for your new roommates. (Example: If you live in a 4 bed/2 bath and getting two new roommates, at least 50% of the cabinet space should be empty for new roommates.)
- The sink, stove, and counter tops must be free of personal items.
- The refrigerator must be cleaned out and kept clean during the transition period. Items can only be stored on the top shelf in the refrigerator (Items should not be stored on top of the fridge or on the refrigerator door so cleaners can properly clean).
Shared Bathroom (4×2 and 3×2 units)
- All personal items in the bathroom must be off the countertops, bathtub, sink, floors and medicine cabinets.
- Cabinets and sink vanity must be emptied of all items.
- All bathroom items should be stored in the individual bedroom except the shower curtains may be left on. (If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is a same bed resident you don’t have to do this. If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is moving out on Monday, July 28 you do have to do this.)
Common Area
- All non-South Campus Commons items and decorations must be removed from the common area including taken down from the walls and ceiling. (TV’s can remain in common area)
- Furniture items from persons not on the current lease term should not be stored in the apartment. If your roommate moves out on Monday, July 28 and leaves items in kitchen/living room behind, we are going to assume they are yours. Please alert us by emailing us at southcampuscommons@cocm.com by Wednesday, July 30 by 12pm if your roommate left items behind in the kitchen/living room. After this date we consider anything in the apartment common area to be owned by people staying for the 2025-26 lease period.
Your apartment must remain like this from Monday, July 28, 2025 – Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 5pm. This helps our cleaning team, maintenance team, painters, etc. to prepare the apartment so that your future roommate has a welcoming move-in experience. If you plan on being away during the period of Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 20 you will need to ensure this is completed before departing.
Other important information:
- The Make Ready Team that prepares apartments by Sunday, August 24 consisting of maintenance, cleaning, and painters will be accessing apartments between 8am – 8pm between Monday, July 28 and Sunday, August 24. They will not be entering occupied bedroom spaces for the make ready process. There will NOT be a notice of dates/times between Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 20 that maintenance, cleaning, painters, etc will be entering units. All staff will knock on front doors for approximately 20-25 seconds prior to entering.
- South Campus Commons Housing staff and Resident Life staff will be entering apartments on Monday, July 28 to complete a move-out inspection. Also, sometime between Wednesday, July 30 – Thursday, July 31, a highly trained dog that detects pests will enter the apartment to seek out potential pest issues (they are usually in the apartment for 3 – 5 minutes). To assist with detection the staff may remove part of your sheets to get closer detection of the mattress area.
- The lease states that residents may be charged a $450 violation fee if you do not comply with preparing your apartment during the Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 24 transition period. It is our hope that you work with us in helping create a great first impression for your future roommate(s).
- After cleaners have entered your apartment between Monday, July 28 and Sunday, August 24 it will be your responsibility to maintain the cleaning so that your future roommate walks into a clean apartment on move-in day. Prior to Sunday, August 24, the South Campus Commons Team will be giving your apartment a final inspection and your apartment must be ready for your new roommate by this date and time. Anything not in compliance (or if the common area is not clean for your new roommate) would be eligible for a $450 violation fee.
- What if everyone in my apartment is returning same bed? If you fall under this category, we will not turn your apartment because all of you are coming back for 2025-26. However, if that were to change and one of your roommates were to transfer their lease, that immediately changes your apartment status, and we would need to turn the common area for a new roommate. If that were to happen all apartment occupants will have to get their apartment turn ready by Monday, July 28 at 12pm.
- You cannot let your new roommate or their belongings move-in early (prior to Sunday, August 24).
- On Friday, August 1 your first installment is due for your new 2025-26 lease.
| Layout | Rate per Installment | Total Annual Rate |
| 4 Bed – 2 Bath | $1,058 | $12,696 |
| 3 Bed – 4 Bath | $1,106 | $13,272 |
| 2 Bed – 2 Bath | $1,210 | $14,520 |
| Studio | $1,436 | $17,232 |
| 1 Bed – 1 Bath | $1,452 | $17,424 |
*This installment is applied towards your 2025-26 lease. You are not paying for Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 24 because this is the lease transition period. Your new lease begins on Sunday, August 24, 2025 and concludes on Wednesday July 29, 2026. The total rate of your apartment type is divided into 12 installments with the first installment due on Friday, August 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in the Housing Office via email southcampuscommons@cocm.com or call us at 301 314 2499. We are here to help! Thank you so much for helping to create a welcoming environment for your new roommate!
CTY 2025-2026 Rates
| Layout | Twelve Installment | Total Cost |
| 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath | $888 per installment | $10,656 |
| 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath | $974 per installment | $11,688 |
| 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Standard | $1,082 per installment | $12,984 |
| 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Deluxe | $1,118 per installment | $13,416 |
Twelve installments per person for a standard term of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 to Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
CTY Sample Lease
CTY Floorplans and Building Layouts
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CTY Layouts Video
CTY Amenities
CTY Lease Transition Requirements
Monday, July 28 – Tuesday, August 26
What does “same bed” mean? You don’t have to move out on Monday, July 28. You also will get to stay during the transition period of Monday, July 28 to Tuesday, August 26.
What do I have to do for the transition period of Monday, July 28, 2025 – Tuesday, August 26, 2025? The Courtyards Team works diligently to get apartments ready for new students that are moving in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To make sure your future roommate(s) has a great experience on Tuesday, August 26, we need you to do the following by Monday, July 28 at 12pm at the latest:
Kitchen
- All Kitchen items must be in cabinets and cabinet space needs to be made for your new roommate(s). (Example: If you live in a 4 bed/4 bath and get two new roommates, at least 50% of the cabinet space should be empty for the new roommates.)
- The sink, stove, and counter tops must be free of personal items.
- The refrigerator must be cleaned out and kept clean during the transition period. Items can only be stored on the top shelf in the refrigerator (Items should not be stored on top of the fridge or on the refrigerator door so cleaners can properly clean).
Shared Bathroom – Only for 4 bed – 2 bath in Buildings 4 & 7
- All personal items in the bathroom must be off the countertops, bathtub, sink, floors, and medicine cabinets.
- Cabinets and sink vanity must be emptied of all items.
- All bathroom items should be stored in the individual bedroom, except the shower curtains, which may be left on. (If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is a same bed resident you don’t have to do this. If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is moving out on Monday, July 28, you do have to do this.)
Common Area
- All non-Courtyards items and decorations must be removed from the common area including taken down from the walls and ceiling (TV’s can remain in common area).
- Furniture items from persons not on the current lease term should not be stored in the apartment. If your roommate moves out on Monday, July 28 and leaves items in kitchen/living room behind, we are going to assume they are yours. Please alert us by emailing us at thecourtyards@cocm.com by Wednesday, July 30 by 12pm if your roommate left items behind in the kitchen/living room. After this date we consider anything in the apartment to be owned by people staying for the 2025-26 lease period.
Your apartment must remain like this from Monday, July 28, 2025 – Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5pm. This helps our cleaning team, maintenance team, painters, etc to prepare the apartment so that your future roommate has a welcoming move-in experience. If you plan on being away during the period of July 28 – August 26, you will need to ensure this is completed before departing.
Other important information:
- The Make Ready Team that prepares apartments by Tuesday, August 26 consisting of maintenance, cleaning, and painters, will be accessing apartments between 8am – 8pm between Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, August 26. They will not be entering occupied bedroom spaces for the make ready process. There will NOT be a notice of dates/times between Monday, July 28 – Tuesday, August 26 that maintenance, cleaning, painters, etc will be entering units. All staff will knock on front doors for approximately 20-25 seconds prior to entering.
- The 2024-25 lease expires on Monday, July 28, 2025, and the 2025-26 lease begins on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. As stated in Section 15 of the lease, you are permitted to stay in the apartment during this “lease transition period” by following these guidelines. To prepare units common area to a satisfactory condition for new roommates, it does require many entry points of the Make Ready Team. If this is something that you find bothersome, it may be in your best interest to return at your permanent home.
- RA’s and Courtyards staff will be entering apartments on Monday, July 28 to complete a move-out inspection. Also, sometime between Wednesday, July 30 – Thursday, July 31, a highly trained dog that detects pests will enter the apartment to seek out potential pest issues (they are usually in the apartment for 3 – 5 minutes). To assist with detection the staff may remove part of your sheets to get closer detection of the mattress area.
- On Monday, July 28 a Courtyards staff member will place a red dot on your bedroom door knob. This will serve as an extra means of communication to staff to not enter your bedroom space. Our team works every day from 8am-8pm to get units ready by the Tuesday, August 26 move-in date, and this red dot helps them to know what bedrooms to enter and which bedrooms not to enter. If for any reason your red dot falls off, please email thecourtyards@cocm.com immediately.
- The lease states that residents may be charged a $450 violation fee if you do not comply with preparing your apartment during the Monday, July 28 – Tuesday, August 26 transition period. It is our hope that you work with us in helping create a great first impression for your future roommate(s).
- After cleaners have entered your apartment between Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, August 26 it will be your responsibility to maintain the cleaning so that your future roommate(s) walk into a clean apartment on move-in day. On Sunday, August 18 beginning at 9am, the RA Team will be giving your apartment a final inspection and your apartment must be ready for your new roommate(s) by this date and time. Anything not in compliance (or if the common area is unclean for your new roommate) would be eligible for a $450 violation fee.
- What if everyone in my apartment is returning same bed? If you fall under this category, we will not be turning your apartment because all of you are coming back for 2025-26. However, if that were to change and one of your roommates were to transfer their lease, that immediately changes your apartment status, and we would need to turn the common area for a new roommate. If that were to happen all apartment occupants will have to get their apartment turn ready by Monday, July 28 at 12pm.
- You cannot let your new roommate(s) or their belongings move-in early (prior to Tuesday, August 26).
- On Friday, August 1 your first installment is due for your new 2025-26 lease.
| Layout | Rate per Installment | Total Annual Rate |
| 4 Bed – 2 Bath | $888 | $10,656 |
| 4 Bed – 4 Bath | $974 | $11,688 |
| 2 Bed – 2 Bath Standard | $1,082 | $12,984 |
| 2 Bed – 2 Bath Deluxe | $1,118 | $13,416 |
This installment is applied towards your 2025-26 lease. You are not paying for Monday, July 28 – Tuesday, August 26 because this is the lease transition period. Your new lease begins on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and concludes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The total rate of your apartment type is divided into 12 installments with the first installment due on Friday, August 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in the Courtyards Housing Office via email thecourtyards@cocm.com or call us at 301 314 2466. We are here to help! Thank you so much for helping to create a welcoming environment for your new roommate!