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Study-Abroad 101

Did you know you can study abroad for the same amount as your UMBC tuition?  Did you know there are programs available in all four semesters? Come to this session to hear from the Education Abroad...

Posted: February 5, 2021, 11:45 PM

Complete the First-Gen Spring 2021 Survey!

Be entered to win a $50 bookstore gift card!

We wanted to send a quick reminder about this QUICK 5 minute survey! Our goal is to create a better virtual experience for you. The deadline has been extended to 12 noon on Monday, February 8th....

Posted: February 5, 2021, 2:06 PM

UMBC Counseling Center Groups for Spring 2021

Reposted from the Language, Literacy and Culture myUMBC Group: The UMBC Counseling Center is offering 7 counseling groups this Spring via WebEx. You can find information about them on the...

Posted: January 28, 2021, 8:22 PM

Sign Up by 02/08 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: January 27, 2021, 3:42 PM

Sign Up for the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program!

A program designed to connect first-generation 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: January 27, 2021, 12:19 PM

Welcome to the Spring 2021 semester!

Let us help you make it great!

Good morning, Retrievers and welcome to the Spring 2021 semester! Are you excited about your classes? Great! We’re excited to help you succeed! All tutoring will begin on Monday, February 8,...

Posted: January 27, 2021, 11:56 AM

IMPORTANT: Testing Instructions for Commuter Students

Happy first day of class! If you have registered for on-campus COVID-19 testing this week, please see below for instructions on installing the MG Scanner app. Please note: It is imperative that...

Posted: January 26, 2021, 1:05 PM

Welcome to Spring 2021

As we begin the new year and the Spring semester approaches, it is a time of reflection. Many people take the beginning of a new year to review the past.  Others view it as a time of renewal. ...

Posted: January 25, 2021, 12:19 PM

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Posted: January 21, 2021, 1:01 PM

Get help with those papers! Sign up for an appointment!

Need help with a paper but not sure how to start? The Writing Center can help! Writing tutors are trained to help you through all parts of the writing process and the hours are flexible! You...

Posted: January 15, 2021, 1:04 PM