BALTIMORE
is a big city whose charms invite a deeper look. You’ll discover vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities to contribute your talents, and a dynamic cultural life shaped by the energy of the 120,000 students who study and work in this great college town.
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A DEEPER LOOK Follow a day in the life of these Baltimore college students. Let them bring the city to you! #BaltimoreLookBook
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UNEXPECTED TASTES At eclectic food halls, historic markets, and craft culinary shops, Baltimore’s food scene offers a plate for every palette.
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INSPIRING ARTS With a vast collection of murals and sweeping skylines, Baltimore is a city you can peruse like a gallery.
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ECLECTIC STYLES Edgy, vintage, sporty, and classic. Whatever your style, you’ll find picture-perfect looks in Baltimore’s unique shops.
Baltimore offers exciting destinations for every taste and interest. After the campus tour, work your way out into Charm City’s unique neighborhoods filled with historic treasures and quirky attractions. You’ll never run out of hidden gems to explore.
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WORTHY VENTURES From researching medical breakthroughs to launching tech start-ups, your pathway from college to career starts here.
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ACTIVE DAYS Whether it’s joining a sports league, training for a race, or spending a day on the water, o utdoor adventures are closer than you think.
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LIVELY NIGHTS Rock, roll, or relax – with 120,000 students, there’s always something fun happening in this college town.
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From new twists on Chesapeake Bay classics to locally sourced Black-owned vegan cuisine, dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired. In every neighborhood, you can find affordable seasonal menus that are both mouth-watering and photo-worthy.
FOR THE FOODIES Go To Market Baltimore’s historic markets offer local produce, meat, seafood, and fresh delicacies. Meet local growers, coffee roasters, and food vendors at one of the area’s seasonal farmer’s markets.
HUNGRY FOR MORE? TASHANA YOUNG Undergraduate, Nursing, Jamaica and Baltimore, MD For a deeper look, scan the video code (right).
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Join Tashana and her daughters as they explore colorful markets and eat food that reminds them of home, plus the quintessential Baltimore snowball to end their perfect day.
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Global Options Enjoy sushi in Towson; Vietnamese, Ethiopian, and Afghani in midtown; moussaka in Greektown; fresh tortillas in Fells Point; hand-made pasta in Little Italy, and more.
These Baltimore insiders know their restaurants. @BaltimoreFoodScene @BmoreFood @CharmCityTable @CharmCityCook @DowntownBaltimore
Old Bay on Everything From crabs and wings to chocolates and ice cream, inspired chefs find new ways to put Baltimore’s unique flavor at the forefront.
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ARTS COLORFUL AND QUIRKY Baltimore’s creative spirit runs deep. Declan shows you just how easy it is to stumble across artists and makers ready to create alongside you.
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From world-class museums, theater, and music to unique galleries, cutting-edge performances, and festivals that take art to the people — the Baltimore cultural scene celebrates the timeless and the visionary, always with a DIY spirit.
Undergraduate, Animation Design, Marin County, CA For a deeper look, scan the video code (left).
FOR THE CREATIVES Video features artist Katharina Grosse.
TAKE IT FROM US These Baltimore insiders know their art. @BaltimoreCreates @BaltimoreMuseumofArt @BmoreArt @CreativeAllianceBaltimore @PromoandArts
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Festival Fun Each year’s arts calendar includes Artscape and the Kinetic Sculpture Race plus festivals ranging from film to fringe, bluegrass to renaissance, plus outdoor concerts all over town. Free Fall The Baltimore Museum of Art and Walters Art Museum are free year-round and many other arts exhibits and performances are nocost in autumn during Free Fall Baltimore. Music Paradise From DIY spaces to big venues, musicians and music lovers find paradise in Charm City. Enjoy crate-digging at a record store, or finding new gear at a music shop.
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STYLES PASSION FOR FASHION
Everything you need plus things you didn’t know you’d love — from thrift store treasures to high-end malls. Baltimore offers great shopping, with unique browsing experiences in oneof-a-kind neighborhoods.
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Shopping in Baltimore lets you explore clusters of unique shops with their own special character. Join Skylar as she takes you from her favorite mall to boutiques along the harbor.
Your Mall Fix From high-end luxury to miles of outlets, you’ll find a full range of national brands - Nordstrom and Anthropologie, IKEA and West Elm, H&M and Free People - and many more.
TAKE IT FROM US SKYLAR WERNER Undergraduate, Fashion Merchandising, Damascus, MD For a deeper look, scan the video code (right). 8
These Baltimore insiders know their wardrobe staples and trend pieces. @BmoreFlea @Brightside_Boutique @MadeInBaltimoreProgram @HarborEast @SassanovaBoutique
Unique Finds You can browse treasures from local artists at Made In Baltimore pop-ups, at the annual American Crafts Council show at the Convention Center, at dozens of locally owned galleries, or at the curated museum shops at AVAM, the BMA, and the Walters. DIY Nation Baltimore is a city of artisans. Join them by exploring Open Works, the Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore Clayworks, or Station North Tool Library. 9
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VENTURES SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY Building relationships across an unparalleled network is exactly what Shanthi is doing in Baltimore. Follow along as she connects with creators and fellow entrepreneurs in fashion and social entrepreneurship.
Put your education to work with internship and career opportunities that span emerging industries like biohealth technology, sustainability, and creative services. From Fortune 500 to start-ups and everything in between, Baltimore has careers to launch your FOR THE CHANGEMAKERS life after graduation.
SHANTHI RAMAKRISHNA Undergraduate, Political Science and International Studies, Orlando, FL For a deeper look, scan the video code (left).
Industry Innovators Maryland has one of the strongest science and tech workforce in the nation, receiving more federal research and development dollars than any other state. Co-working Connections Baltimore is teeming with top talent and some of the best places to connect with other movers and shakers are coworking spaces, like Spark, Open Works, and ImpactHub.
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These Baltimore insiders know their internship opportunities. @BaltimoreCorps @BaltimoreCollegetown @BDCBaltimore @IWBmore @YouthWorksBaltimore
Exciting Internships Navigate your path from college to career with an internship. Baltimore Collegetown offers a oneof-a-kind internship board with postings to simplify your search. 11
ACTIVE DAYS
BETHANI NEWBOLD Undergraduate, Nursing, Anniston, Alabama For a deeper look, scan the video code (right).
CHANGE THE SCENERY
Whether you’re a daily runner or a cycling enthusiast, amateur naturalist or simply a devoted fan, you’ll find countless ways to indulge your passion for sports, recreation, and the great outdoors in and around Baltimore.
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Follow B from a morning workout to a peaceful afternoon exploring Baltimore’s reflective spaces! Find spots to unwind and recharge in parks, greenspaces, and plant-filled, cozy cafes.
Open Spaces From the trails around Lake Roland to the mountain bikers’ haven at Patapsco Valley State Park, tubing on the Gunpower to disc golf in Druid Hill Park, exploring nature has never been easier.
TAKE IT FROM US These Baltimore insiders know their parks and rec. @BaltimoreRunFest @FreeBaltimoreYoga @ParksandPeople @VoloBalt @WaterfrontPartnership
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‘Dem Birds Bring your colors – orange in the summer and purple in the fall – because in this town the Orioles and Ravens rule the roost. On Land and Sea You’re never far from miles of great trails or a day on the water. Find both in the Inner Harbor where you can captain a kayak or trek the Gwynns Falls Trail.
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NIGHTS HOT NIGHTS IN THE CITY
With hot new spots and welcoming neighborhood pubs, plus one-of-a-kind experiences like Baltimore Bike Party and duckpin bowling, unforgettable nights are waiting for you. Live music lovers will find a diverse lineup of Baltimore bands at intimate clubs and top headliners at downtown arenas.
Follow Jahi on a night out that starts with a stop at the iconic graffiti alley, continues to the legendary Shake and Bake, and ends on top of Federal Hill.
FOR THE NIGHT OWLS Shake It You’ll find plenty of highenergy nightlife here. Warehouse dance parties, LGBTQIA+ clubs, and swanky spots all over town feature legendary DJs and live music.
TAKE IT FROM US These Baltimore insiders know the places to see and be seen. @BaltFishbowl @BaltMag @BaltimoreYoungProfessionals @BaltimoreCulture @VisitBmore 14
Cinephile’s Delight With three historic cinemas (Senator, Charles, and Parkway), the region’s only drive-in (Bengie’s), and multiplexes galore, Baltimore is a hub for movie-lovers and film festivals. Party on Wheels Baltimore Bike Party takes over city streets the last Friday of the month when thousands of riders gather for this cycling celebration. Glowsticks and costumes welcomed!
JAHI CHATMAN Undergraduate, Interdisciplinary Studies, Art, and Military Science, Baltimore, MD For a deeper look, scan the video code (left).
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A PLACE FOR EVERYONE Choosing a college is no easy task. Scan the code (right) and see Baltimore through these students’ perspectives.
JaVale McBride Undergraduate, Elementary Education and Teaching, Pittsburgh, PA
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Savoy Adams Undergraduate, Public Policy and Design Thinking, Baltimore City
Yuwan Zhang Graduate, Master’s of Art in Teaching, Chengdu, Sichuan province, China
SEE MORE Follow a day in the life of these Baltimore college students. Let them bring the city to you! #BaltimoreLookBook
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Haleemat Adekoya Undergraduate, Political Science, Baltimore County
Missy Melkonian Undergraduate, Family and Human Services, Damascus, MD
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Within the broad network of colleges and universities, there’s a community waiting to welcome you. Whether you’re active-duty military, a student-athlete, a public servant, an aspiring artist, a fulltime parent, a future founder, a transfer, or an international student, you’ll find your fit in Baltimore.
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Laura Kuhn Graduate, Master’s in Social Work, Pittsburgh, PA
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Randy Wells Undergraduate, Human Service Administration, Baltimore, MD
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Baltimore is a hub for air and rail travel, with excellent connections to national and international destinations. Once you arrive, you’ll find a mix of transit options, including the free Collegetown Shuttle, Charm City Circulator, and Towson Loop, plus a mix of bus, light rail, and subway lines, and ride-sharing services to get you where you want to go.
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Transit Apps and Accounts • CharmPass App • Transit App • TransLoc App @BikemoreBmore @BaltimoreWaterTaxi @MTAMaryland
A Stevenson University B Goucher College C Towson University D Notre Dame of Maryland University E Loyola University Maryland F Johns Hopkins University G Morgan State University H University of Maryland, Baltimore I Maryland Institute College of Art J University of Baltimore K Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute L Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions M Coppin State University N University of Maryland, Baltimore County O Community College of Baltimore County
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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (CCBC)
COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Catonsville Campus 800 South Rolling Rd Baltimore, MD 21228
2500 W North Ave Baltimore, MD 21216 410-951-3600 www.coppin.edu/apply admissions@coppin.edu
Dundalk Campus 7200 Sollers Point Rd Baltimore, MD 21222
GOUCHER COLLEGE
Essex Campus 7201 Rossville Blvd Baltimore, MD 21237 Hunt Valley Campus 11101 McCormick Rd, # 101 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Owings Mills Campus 10300 Grand Central Ave Owings Mills, MD 21117 443-840-CCBC (2222) www.ccbcmd.edu
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1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD 21204 410-337-6000 or 800-GOUCHER www.goucher.edu
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Homewood Campus Arts & Sciences, Engineering 3400 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21218 On Collegetown Shuttle route 410-516-8171 apply.jhu.edu gotojhu@jhu.edu
Peabody Institute Music Conservatory 1 E. Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, MD 21202 410-234-4500 www.peabody.jhu.edu Medical Institutions School of Medicine 733 N. Broadway, Suite G49 Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3182 www.hopkinsmedicine.org School of Nursing 525 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-7548 nursing.jhu.edu jhuson@jhu.edu
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND 4501 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21210 410-617-5012 or 800-221-9107 www.loyola.edu/admission admission@loyola.edu
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA) 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave Baltimore, MD 21217 410-225-2222 www.mica.edu admissions@mica.edu
VISIT US ONLINE AT BALTIMORECOLLEGETOWN.ORG MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
1700 E. Cold Spring Ln Baltimore, MD 21251 443-885-3333 www.morgan.edu admissions@morgan.edu
Admissions Office Garrison Student Union 100 Campus Circle Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-486-7001 or 877-468-6852 www.stevenson.edu admissions@stevenson.edu
Offices of Admission 1420 N. Charles St., AC 117 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-837-4777 or 1-877-ApplyUB www.ubalt.edu/admissions admissions@ubalt.edu transfer@ubalt.edu
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY 4701 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21210 On Collegetown Shuttle route 410-532-5330 or 800-435-0200 www.ndm.edu admiss@ndm.edu
8000 York Rd Towson, MD 21252 On Collegetown Shuttle route 410-704-2113 www.towson.edu admissions@towson.edu
620 W. Lexington St Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-3100 www.umaryland.edu gradinfo@umaryland.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC) 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 410-455-2292 www.umbc.edu admissions@umbc.edu
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School of Public Health 615 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3543 publichealth.jhu.edu bsph.admissions@jhu.edu
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Baltimore Collegetown Network P.O. Box 11049 Baltimore, Maryland 21212 The Baltimore Collegetown Network is a nonprofit organization that works to attract, engage, and retain outstanding college students. Key programs include academic partnerships, civic leadership programs, the Collegetown Shuttle, an internship board, discounts to area events, and online resources for planning your trip and making the most of your time in Baltimore. baltimorecollegetown.org
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