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STUDENT-LED MINECRAFT COMMUNITY
UMBC
Minecraft
A Minecraft Community at UMBC
Everyone is welcome—UMBC student or not. Join an inclusive survival community where you can build, explore, and make something lasting together.
LAUNCH
JAVA ONLY play.umbcminecraft.net
Not Affiliated with UMBC. This is an independent, student-run community and is not an official University of Maryland, Baltimore County organization.
SERVER STATUS
Ready when you are.
Checking server…
No players online
play.umbcminecraft.netHOW TO JOIN
Three steps. No modpack.
All you need is Minecraft 26.2: Java Edition.
Add the server
Choose Multiplayer, select Add Server, and enter play.umbcminecraft.net as the server address.
Join the world
Connect and start playing. No mods are required; Distant Horizons and Simple Voice Chat are welcome.
WHY PLAY HERE
Minecraft, built around community.
A familiar survival experience with the time, space, and people to make it your own.
Read the server rulesSemester World
A fresh survival world is planned for the start of each semester when the community supports a reset.
Vanilla-Faithful
A Fabric server on Minecraft 26.2 with no required mods. Distant Horizons and Simple Voice Chat are welcome.
Community Driven
Everyone is welcome—student or not. We are an inclusive community where people can build, explore, and belong.
WORLD INFO
Know before you connect.
A vanilla-faithful world with room for casual players, builders, and technical Minecraft.
Technical mechanics- Edition
- Java only
- Version
- Minecraft 26.2
- Software
- Fabric
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Access
- No whitelist
- PvP
- Mutual consent
- Resets
- Start of each semester
- Mods
- None required
- Community
- Open to everyone
EXPLORE THE SERVER
See the world from above.
Open the live map, then check back for community screenshots and server events.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
The important answers.
Still deciding? Start here, then read the full rules before joining.
Do I need to be a UMBC student?
No. Students, alumni, friends, and players outside UMBC are all welcome.
Can I join from Bedrock Edition?
No. The server currently supports Minecraft: Java Edition only.
Do I need to install mods?
No mods are required. Distant Horizons, Simple Voice Chat, performance mods, shaders, and fair building-assistance tools are welcome.
Which Minecraft version should I use?
Use Minecraft 26.2: Java Edition. The server runs Fabric while keeping the experience vanilla-faithful.
What difficulty is the server?
The survival server is set to Hard difficulty.
Is there a whitelist?
No. There is no whitelist, so Java Edition players can connect directly using the server address.
Does the world reset?
The plan is to start a fresh world at the beginning of each semester when the community supports the reset.
Are technical builds allowed?
Yes. Redstone, farms, villagers, automation, chunk loaders, and other advanced mechanics are welcome when they have a legitimate purpose and do not harm performance. Check the Technical Mechanics page for details.
Is PvP allowed?
PvP is allowed when everyone involved agrees to it. Items must be returned unless the participants agreed to different terms beforehand.
When does the server launch?
The server launches September 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Is this an official UMBC server?
No. This is an independent, student-run community and is not affiliated with UMBC.
CONTACT & HELP
Questions? Find us on Discord.
Discord is the official place to ask for help, contact the community team, and keep up with server information.