Visiting Scholars

In keeping with UM's tradition of sharing knowledge from around the world and with our mission that students on campus should receive the best possible education on international issues, Dorchester Hall has a guest apartment available to UM visiting scholars during the fall semester. (It is not available for students or non UM affiliated scholars). The apartment is fully furnished, with stove, refrigerator, telephone, and a full bathroom.

Visiting scholars or their departments may reserve the apartment for a period no less than 3 weeks and no more than one semester. The apartment is usually not available during the summer. Demand is high, so early application is encouraged. It is our goal to provide short-term housing in exchange for the visiting scholar spending time with students. This is a wonderful opportunity for scholars to interact with students, and it is our expectation that while scholars stay with us they will take a lead on building relationships with students.

During spring semesters the apartment is occupied by a Writer in Residence selected by the Jiménez-Porter Writer House.

Specifics

  • Cost: $85.00 per week
  • Occupancy: Double bed. This is a small, furnished efficiency apartment with private bath
  • Other: General upkeep of the apartment is the occupant's responsibility; bedding, linens, dishes and towels are provided. The occupant is expected to leave the apartment in the same condition as he/she found it. Smoking is prohibited in Dorchester, including in the apartment.

Again, we expect scholars to spend time with Dorchester residents. There are many ways to do this, and all of them are fun!

Scholars can give a brief presentation about their particular expertise; introduce and discuss an international movie; hold a tutorial session to help students with homework; or just "hang out" in the evenings.

Another way to interact with students is at the INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR which takes place every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in the basement lounge.

Before the arrival of the visiting scholar, a participation arrangement between the scholar and the program coordinator will be determined. A visiting scholar who does not seek to engage students may be asked to leave earlier than agreed.

Application Form

After filling out the Scholar Apartment Application Form, please return it to Kevin McClure, Director, Global Communities, Office of International Programs, 1122 Holzapfel Hall, College Park, MD 20742 or e-mail it to Kevin McClure.