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Maryland Voter Registration Deadline Fast Approaching

The deadline to register online to vote in Maryland is October 13th!  Not sure if you're registered to vote?  Visit the Voter Information and Registration Page on the Center for Democracy and...

Posted: October 11, 2020, 9:12 PM

5 Things All Students Should Know

Academic Resources

5 Things All College Students Need to Know: Academic Resources 1. Tutoring UMBC's Academic Success Center offers free tutoring for all first and second level courses in most subjects.  Tutoring...

Posted: September 25, 2020, 3:40 PM

Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship

Apply now for a $5K Scholarship

Wells Fargo has announced the Student Impact Scholarship with $1 million in scholarship funds available to help support students on their educational journey. If you're a student impact maker,...

Posted: September 17, 2020, 12:01 PM

New Normal: Adjusting to Campus Life and Online Learning

Join us at noon today!

Come join first-gen students and staff for a lunch time discussion. This discussion will be centered around this idea of facing a "new normal", in regards to online learning.  We will discuss...

Posted: September 14, 2020, 10:15 AM

September 10 is the last day to drop a class without a "W"

Not sure what that means, we're here to help!

Remember: September 10 is the last day to drop a class without having a "W" on your transcript. Before you change your schedule, ask yourself:  Are you meeting the expectations of your...

Posted: September 9, 2020, 6:20 PM

Sign-Up by 9/15 for the First-Gen Peer Mentoring Program!

Support and learn from fellow first-gen UMBC students!

In coordination with the First-Generation Workgroup, Off-Campus Student Services is incredibly excited to announce the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program (FGPMP).  FGPMP is designed to...

Posted: September 2, 2020, 9:23 AM

First Gen Community Meet & Greet Today at 2:30pm

Join us online and meet other First-Gen students, staff

Welcome First Gen Community!  Join us for our 2020-2021 Meet & Greet. Tuesday, September 1, 2020 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Online Meeting Link...

Posted: September 1, 2020, 9:05 AM

5 Things All College Students Should Know

Financial Resources

As an administrator in the UMBC's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, I am happy to provide the following Quick Guide: 5 Things All College Students Should Know About UMBC Financial Aid...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 11:02 AM

First Generation Student Virtual Social Hour

Meet and network with fellow first gen students and staff

Would you like to meet other First Gen students at UMBC?  Participate in this interactive social hour where you will meet UMBC Faculty and Staff who are First Gen and other UMBC students.  ...

Posted: April 29, 2020, 9:50 PM

Continuity and Support

Below are several UMBC resources to assist you as you navigate: UMBC Information for COVID-19 for resources and up to date information. The Counseling Center is open for remote assistant if...

Posted: March 24, 2020, 11:12 AM