Learn how to implement UMD Web Components
The UMD Web Components Library provides ready-to-use components that automatically enforce UMD brand standards and accessibility requirements.
# Install the components library
npm install @universityofmaryland/web-components-library
# Install peer dependencies
npm install @universityofmaryland/web-styles-library
npm install @universityofmaryland/web-elements-library
// Option 1: Load all components (simple but larger bundle)
import LoadUmdComponents from '@universityofmaryland/web-components-library';
LoadUmdComponents();
// Option 2: Load specific components (recommended)
import { Components } from '@universityofmaryland/web-components-library';
Components.hero.base();
Components.card.standard();
Components.navigation.primary();
Create engaging hero sections with built-in responsive behavior:
<umd-element-hero data-theme="dark" data-display="overlay">
<img slot="image" src="hero.jpg" alt="Campus view">
<p slot="eyebrow">Welcome to Maryland</p>
<h1 slot="headline">Fearless Ideas Start Here</h1>
<div slot="text">
<p>Join our community of innovators and changemakers.</p>
</div>
<div slot="actions">
<umd-element-call-to-action data-display="primary">
<a href="/apply">Apply Now</a>
</umd-element-call-to-action>
</div>
</umd-element-hero>
Display content in flexible card layouts:
<umd-element-card data-theme="light">
<a slot="image" href="/article">
<img src="news.jpg" alt="News image">
</a>
<p slot="eyebrow">Research</p>
<h3 slot="headline">
<a href="/article">Breakthrough Discovery in Climate Science</a>
</h3>
<p slot="text">
UMD researchers have made a significant breakthrough that could
revolutionize our understanding of climate patterns.
</p>
<umd-element-call-to-action data-display="primary" slot="actions">
<a href="/apply">Apply Now</a>
</umd-element-call-to-action>
</umd-element-card>
Implement accessible navigation with mobile support:
<umd-element-navigation-primary>
<div slot="logo">
<a href="/">
<img src="umd-logo.svg" alt="University of Maryland">
</a>
</div>
<nav slot="primary">
<ul>
<li><a href="/about">About</a></li>
<li><a href="/academics">Academics</a></li>
<li><a href="/research">Research</a></li>
<li><a href="/campus-life">Campus Life</a></li>
</ul>
</nav>
<div slot="utility">
<a href="/search">Search</a>
</div>
</umd-element-navigation-primary>
Components work seamlessly with the UMD Styles package for consistent spacing, grids, and utilities.
<!-- Apply consistent vertical spacing between sections -->
<div class="umd-layout-space-vertical-landing">
<umd-element-hero>...</umd-element-hero>
</div>
<div class="umd-layout-space-vertical-landing">
<h2 class="umd-sans-larger">Featured Programs</h2>
<!-- Card grid below -->
</div>
<!-- Full-width hero with overlay text -->
<section class="umd-layout-space-vertical-landing">
<umd-element-hero data-display="overlay" data-theme="dark">
<img slot="image" src="campus-aerial.jpg" alt="Aerial view of campus">
<h1 slot="headline">Do Good at Maryland</h1>
<div slot="text">
<p class="umd-text-large">
From the classroom to the lab, we're doing good in Maryland and beyond.
</p>
</div>
<div slot="actions">
<umd-element-call-to-action data-display="primary">
<a href="/impact">See Our Impact</a>
</umd-element-call-to-action>
<umd-element-call-to-action data-display="secondary">
<a href="/tour">Visit Campus</a>
</umd-element-call-to-action>
</div>
</umd-element-hero>
</section>
<section class="umd-layout-space-vertical-landing">
<div class="umd-layout-space-horizontal-larger">
<h2 class="umd-sans-larger">Latest News</h2>
<div class="umd-grid-gap-three">
<umd-element-card data-display="article">
<a slot="image" href="/news/article-1">
<img src="news1.jpg" alt="Research lab">
</a>
<p slot="eyebrow">Research • Nov 15, 2024</p>
<h3 slot="headline">
<a href="/news/article-1">
New AI Research Center Opens on Campus
</a>
</h3>
<p slot="text">
The center will advance machine learning research and
foster collaboration across disciplines.
</p>
</umd-element-card>
<!-- Additional cards... -->
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section class="umd-layout-space-vertical">
<div class="umd-layout-space-horizontal-small">
<h2 class="umd-sans-larger">
Frequently Asked Questions
</h2>
<div>
<umd-element-accordion-item>
<h3 slot="headline">How do I apply to Maryland?</h3>
<div slot="text">
<p>
Apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application.
The priority deadline is November 1 for spring admission and
January 20 for fall admission.
</p>
</div>
</umd-element-accordion-item>
<umd-element-accordion-item>
<h3 slot="headline">What majors are offered?</h3>
<div slot="text">
<p>
We offer over 100 undergraduate majors across 12 colleges
and schools, from engineering to the arts.
</p>
<p>
<a href="/academics/majors">Explore All Majors</a>
</p>
</div>
</umd-element-accordion-item>
</div>
</div>
</section>