We call our campus the Hill. Located in Westminster, Maryland, on a hilltop ideally situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll immediately feel right at home on our beautiful campus.
Navigating Campus
Visitor parking is available in Visitor Lots across campus, which are indicated with a "V" inside a yellow circle on our Campus Map. Prospective students and families who have pre-scheduled a visit through our Office of Admissions will have a personal reserved "Future Green Terror" parking spot in the Visitor Lot adjacent to our Office of Admissions in Carroll Hall.
Discover Westminster
The following guides are provided by Discover Westminster and the City of Westminster,
Getting Around
McDaniel Resource Guides
Resource guides provided by various college departments.
Visitor Resources
- Best Western, Westminster
(adjacent to McDaniel College campus),
Westminster, MD
410-857-1900, 410-876-0010, 1-800-528-1234- Hyatt Place, Owings Mills
(20 miles from the College)
Owings Mills
410-998-3630- Hilton Garden Inn, Owings Mills
(20 miles from the College)
Owings Mills, MD
410-654-0030- Residence Inn Marriott, Owings Mills
(20 miles from the College)
Owings Mills, Maryland
855-499-0001
Hotels and Accomodations
- Antrim 1844, Taneytown
(10.4 miles from the College)
Taneytown, MD
1-800-858-1844; 410-756-6812- Inn at Norwood, Sykesville
(14.9 miles from the College)
Sykesville, MD
410-549-7868- Georges on York, Taneytown
(11 miles from the College)
Taneytown, MD
410-746-5251
Bed & Breakfasts
Directions to Campus
Just 30 miles from Baltimore's Inner Harbor and 60 miles from Washington, D.C., students here enjoy the resources of major cities, yet reside on a park-like campus. Campus itself has won multiple awards for its landscaping and beauty. Shaggy canopied American Elm trees accentuate the unique topography of the hilltop campus while Zelkova-lined walkways, evergreen landscapes and unique hardscapes offer inviting scenery for students year-round.
Directions from Baltimore, MD
Take I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to Exit 19 onto I-795 North (Northwest Expressway), continue to its completion. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West around Westminster, and turn left exiting onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light - onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions from Penn Station
Follow Charles Street north, then go left on North Ave. Proceed for about four blocks and drive over bridge. Follow signs to Interstate 83 north. Take I-83 to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) exiting toward Pikesville. Continue to Exit 19 onto I-795 North (Northwest Expressway), continue to its completion. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West around Westminster, and turn left exiting onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light - onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions from Washington, D.C.
From the Washington Beltway (I-495), exit onto I-270 North toward Frederick, then onto Route 27 North towards Damascus (Exit 16). Take Route 27 North to Westminster (approximately 35 miles from Damascus). Turn left at the intersection of Route 27 and Main Street (Route 32) and drive 1/2 mile. Prior to the stop sign at McDaniel Memorial Arch, bear right, continuing on Main Street, and make your first left into Admissions Visitor Parking.The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
Directions from New York, New Jersey or Philadelphia
Drive I-95 South to Exit 64B (I-695 West/Baltimore Beltway). Continue on I-695 to Exit 19 (Northwest Expressway), continue to its completion. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West around Westminster, and turn left exiting onto Route 31. Make a left at the first traffic light onto Main Street. Drive 3/10 of a mile and turn right into Admissions Visitor Parking. The Office of Admissions is located in Carroll Hall, the Victorian-style red brick building.
By Air
Both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, are served by major airlines. Westminster is about an hour drive from area airports.
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the airport closest to McDaniel College (45 minutes) and serves as a Southwest hub.
- Washington, D.C., is served by two airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) and Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Visit http://www.mwaa.com/ to find information on directions to and from either airport.
Contact Us
Campus Mailing Address
McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
GPS Address
235 West Main Street, Westminster MD, 21157
Phone & Email
Frequently Requested Offices
Campus Safety:
410-857-2202
Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions:
410-857-2230 | 1-800-638-5005 | Email
Bursar Office:
410-857-2209 | Email
Gill Center Athletic Department:
410-857-2580
Merritt Fitness Center:
410-386-4666
Plan your event on the Hill Conference & Auxiliary Services
Located in historic in Westminster, Maryland, McDaniel College is ideally situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're planning a conference, meeting, reunion, summer camp, or wedding, McDaniel College has a wide range of venues for you to host your event.
Whatever you need, the staff in the Office of Conference and Auxiliary Services division is eager to assist you in all aspects of your planning - from choosing the perfect space on campus for your event to selecting a great catering menu. We can do it all to make your gathering memorable.
Campus Photography and Videography Policy
For Students, Staff & Faculty
McDaniel College reserves the right to photograph/videotape students, staff or faculty for the purposes of institutional promotion. When possible, McDaniel observes the common practice among colleges of obtaining individual permissions for the use of campus photographs/videos in which individuals are featured prominently as the subject. However, permissions are not obtained for the use of student, staff or faculty images in photographs/videos of public events on campus, such as but not limited to rehearsals, performances, lectures, readings, athletic events, student life events, alumnae/i events, and college ceremonies. Academic departments such as but not limited to theatre, art, and English also reserve the right to photograph/videotape students and their work for institutional use.
For the General Public
At any time, photography/videography may be occurring on the McDaniel College campus and incidental footage of members of the general public may be obtained. By entering campus property, individuals grant permission for use to McDaniel College in such circumstances. Questions about this policy should be directed to ocm@mcdaniel.edu.
Contact Us
Campus Mailing Address
McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
GPS Address
235 West Main Street, Westminster MD, 21157
Phone & Email
Frequently Requested Offices
Campus Safety:
410-857-2202
Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions:
410-857-2230 | 1-800-638-5005 | Email
Bursar Office:
410-857-2209 | Email
Gill Center Athletic Department:
410-857-2580
Merritt Fitness Center:
410-386-4666