Our Campuses
Learn more about our Frederick and Columbia campuses.
The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) has been educating deaf and hard of hearing students from across Maryland for more than 150 years. MSD operates two campuses: Frederick and Columbia. Each campus has its own unique character, historic charm, and a proud presence in the local community and across the state.
>> Frederick Campus — Established in 1868, the Frederick campus serves students from birth through age 21, including early intervention, preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, and the Orioles Career Academy, a secondary transition education program for students ages 18 to 21.
>> Columbia Campus — Opened in 1973, the Columbia campus serves students from birth through 8th grade, including early intervention, preschool, elementary school, and middle school. After completing eighth grade, all MSD middle school students transition to high school on Frederick campus.
Frederick Campus
Located on 68 acres in Frederick, within walking distance to downtown, the campus blends historic charm with modern learning spaces across 14 buildings. MSD offers an environment where students learn, live, and thrive, with facilities that support academic, residential, and extracurricular experiences for all ages.
Facilities include:
- Three academic buildings
- Three residence halls
- Independent living house for life skills and residential learning
- Two gymnasiums and a weight room
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor athletic fields, playgrounds, and basketball courts
- Two auditoriums and cafeterias
- School Museum, preserving and showcasing MSD's history
The campus is also home to the Hessian Barracks (Frederick Barracks), a stone structure originally built between 1777 and 1781 during the Revolutionary War era. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this landmark adds to the distinctive setting of the Frederick campus and reflects Maryland's rich history.
Columbia Campus
The Columbia campus sits on 55 acres in Howard County and features three multi-functional buildings. Best known for its red roofs, natural surroundings, and frequent sightings of geese and deer, the campus offers a serene and welcoming setting for students and visitors alike. Designed for students from birth through eighth grade, the Columbia campus offers a complete residential school experience for younger learners.
Facilities include:
- Classrooms and multipurpose rooms
- Full-sized gymnasium
- Auditorium
- Indoor swimming pool
- Playgrounds and outdoor gathering areas
- Student dormitories and after-school program spaces
Getting Here: Maps & Directions
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Frederick Campus
101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21701
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Visitor Tip: MSD has two campuses, so double-check that your GPS is set to the one you are visiting. Campus maps are available below to guide you once you arrive.
— Campus Maps