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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

Transfer Week 2020: Avatar the Last Airbender

Join OCSS for an ATLA themed week of events!

One of the best shows ever is coming to UMBC! Join OCSS October 19-23rd as we celebrate National Transfer Week. We will have 1-2 events every day themed around Avatar the Last Airbender. We will...

Posted: October 8, 2020, 12:30 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

Information for Veteran Students from OCSS + The Registrar

Details regarding programming and GI benefits for vets

Dear Students, Whether you’re a new or returning student, Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) and the Registrar’s Office are excited to welcome you to the fall semester at UMBC. Both of our...

Posted: September 3, 2020, 3:02 PM

Important News from the VA for Students Using the GI Bill

The VA understands and has prepared for the many impacts COVID-19 can have on students, on-line schooling and institutions of higher learning.  While every student situation is different and there...

Posted: September 2, 2020, 3:35 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