Hood College
Hood College is an independent liberal arts college located on a striking and stunningly picturesque campus in vibrant and historic Downtown Frederick. The College’s well-regarded faculty and caring support staff provide a quality education at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a small-college environment that integrates the liberal arts with professional studies and experiential learning. Hood’s core values and traditions, its commitment to continuous improvement, comparative excellence, and exceeding student expectations have made it a treasured institution to current students and to more than 23,000 graduates living in the United States and around the world.
Hood College is located at 401 Rosemont Ave.
Building a Life in Downtown Frederick
There are many wonderful ways to get involved in Downtown Frederick. Pick up a part-time job with a downtown business, volunteer during community events and take advantage of the amazing shopping, dining and entertainment that’s just outside your door!
Student Volunteer Opportunities:
One of the best ways to connect with your community is to get involved! To stay in the know about event volunteer opportunities in Downtown Frederick, sign up to receive volunteer announcements from Downtown Frederick Partnership, Celebrate Frederick and other community organizations. Popular event volunteer opportunities include:
- Bring a Broom Saturday (April 30, 2022)
- First Saturday (the first Saturday of every month)
Feel at Home in Downtown Frederick
Wondering how you can feel more at home in Downtown Frederick? Get out there and explore! There’s something different going on every day. Whether it’s trying a new exercise class, finding a cozy study nook in a local coffee shop, or bringing your friends downtown for a First Saturday shopping spree — take advantage of your time as a Downtown Frederick resident.
Still stuck for ideas? Here’s our list of some Downtown Frederick must-dos… and this is just the start.
- Get a Downtown Frederick Gift Card, good at more than 190 downtown stores, restaurants, theaters and galleries.
- Experience downtown during First Saturday, featuring live music on the streets, late-night shopping and a free downtown trolley.
- Catch a show at a downtown theater, visit a museum or take an art class.
- Participate in the downtown scavenger hunt as a first-year student to get a sneak peek of some downtown businesses during your Hood Orientation.
- Walk along Carroll Creek, attend an event at the amphitheater or explore Baker Park.
- Make friends with the locals! Work or intern with a downtown business and have fun being part of the community.
Hood College Student Discount Program
Get out there and start exploring! Look for the blue and white window decal to find more than 30 downtown businesses who proudly offer a 10% discount to Hood students. Just show your valid Student ID at the time of purchase and be sure to ask the business about any restrictions that may apply. Participating businesses are listed below. This list current as of August 2023. Businesses reserve the right to opt out of the program at any time.
Upcoming Downtown Events
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