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Information about the Shellebrate Love 2026 event

Join us for a night celebrating Terp love!


Friday, Feb. 13 | 7-11 p.m. EST
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center | College Park, MD

Join fellow Terps for an evening of food, drinks, activities and dancing. Come dressed in your best cocktail attire and, of course, your dancing shoes. New this year—a cocktail-making experience!

Whether you’ve been married for years, recently started your journey together, or are celebrating "Galentine's" with friends, we invite you to join us for this special annual event.

We will be showcasing photos of Terp couples throughout the night! If you want to share a photo of you and your mate or bestie, email the events team by Feb. 6.

couples on the dance floor

Get Your Ticket

Member Rate: $40 per person/$80 per couple | General Rate: $50 per person/$100 per couple

registrar for theShellebrate Love 2026 UMD Valentine's Dance
Dessert station at Valentine's Dance 2025

Dinner

The evening will feature a progressive menu starting with hors d'oeuvres followed by a buffet dinner and concluding with a dessert bar and coffee. We will also host a full bar.

Dance floor and DJ playing music

Dancing

Our DJ will be playing music throughout the evening to get all attendees on the dance floor! We are compiling a list of requests, so in order to hear your song played, please email our team with the name of the song name and artist by February 6th.

Couple having caricature art created

Diversions

In addition to dancing, there are other activities for Terps to participate in throughout the evening. Have your caricature captured for a keepsake, learn to make your own tasty cocktail or have your photo taken in our custom photobooth!

This event is proudly sponsored by: