I am First @UMBC Posts

Tips for Letters of Recommendation!

Hi Retrievers! We’re in the final stretch of the semester! Just stopping by the myUMBC sphere to make sure you’re aware of all of the resources available to you on campus.  If you didn't...

Posted: April 16, 2015, 3:26 PM

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Casual Carpool Survey

Take our survey and be entered to win a prize!

Hello, Are you a UMBC carpooler?  If you currently carpool, are interested in carpooling, can't stand the thought of carpooling, or simply want to find out more information about the...

Posted: April 9, 2015, 9:32 AM

Have You Tried S.I.?

Supplemental Instruction available in some STEM courses!

Hi Retrievers! Despite the weather, Spring Break is fast approaching. And while visions of partying and relaxation might currently be dancing in your head, we at the Learning Resources Center are...

Posted: March 3, 2015, 2:48 PM

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LRC Math Lab FAQ

Everything you've ever wondered about the Math Lab

Hi Retrievers! This post goes out to all you wonderful STEM majors and you wonderful Arts, Humanities, and Social Science majors who are just trying to fulfill your Math and Science GEP...

Posted: February 24, 2015, 10:43 AM

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Early Alerts Program

What it means for you

Hi Retrievers! We are officially in the fourth week of the semester, which means it’s time to talk about one of the LRC’s lesser known programs! The Early Alert Program (formerly known as the...

Posted: February 16, 2015, 12:43 PM

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Get to Know a Tutor!

Math Lab Edition

Greetings Retrievers! You all know that the Learning Resources Center offers free tutoring for UMBC students. You know that we have weekly appointment tutoring available to you for pretty much...

Posted: February 9, 2015, 11:07 AM

LRC Tutoring Starts February 3rd

Tutoring starts on Wednesday! Sign up now!

The Learning Resources Center is your one-stop shop for academic support for many undergraduate courses at UMBC. Papers got you down? Visit The Writing Center! Need help with Math? Visit our Math...

Posted: February 2, 2015, 9:11 AM

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Walk-in Placement Testing

Find your place in the world!

Welcome back, Retrievers! Hopefully you're staying warm and dry on this blustery first day of classes. The wind may be howling (or not, but you get the idea), but classes are in full swing, so...

Posted: January 26, 2015, 11:54 AM

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Transfer Student Network (TSN) Application

OCSS is hiring!

Great news everyone! OCSS is hiring! We're looking to fill two new TSN positions. TSN is a wonderful program for the progression of transfer students here at UMBC. We're looking for someone with a...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 2:01 PM

The STRiVE Leadership Retreat

Become a UMBC Leader with STRiVE!

The STRiVE Leadership Retreat is a wonderful leadership program for UMBC wanting to learn more about leadership.The STRiVE Leadership Retreat application is now available and are due Sunday...

Posted: November 7, 2014, 11:46 AM