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Join us on Monday, Dec. 7th at 2pm: Scholarships & Research

How to focus during UMBC on what comes next!

Join us on Monday for the last First-Gen event of the semester! Monday, December 7, 2020 · 2 PM - 3 PM Details:   This discussion will be centered around resources to be aware of during...

Posted: December 2, 2020, 12:47 PM

5 Things All Students Should Know

Wellness

5 Things Every College Student Should Know: Wellness De-Stressing: While the Counseling Center is known for providing therapy, did you also know that they have great workshops and webinars...

Posted: December 2, 2020, 12:36 PM

First In Class-UMBC Magazine Features First-Gens

UMBC's first-gen network of faculty, staff and students

UMBC's Magazine has a great article featuring amazing first-gen students and their stories!  Check out https://magazine.umbc.edu/first-in-class/ Excerpt:  "As the first in her family to...

Posted: November 17, 2020, 11:09 AM

Terms I wish I had known: Office Hours

Unlocking the hidden vocabulary of higher education.

Office Hours are a time each week set aside by faculty and sometimes program staff for students to come to their offices.  It’s a time to ask questions about lecture and assignments, general...

Posted: November 15, 2020, 4:09 PM

Positive Mental Health Practices Today at 12pm

First-Gen Brown Bag Lunch Series

Join other first-gen students and staff for a discussion of methods and strategies for engaging in positive mental health practices.  If you have strategies that you are currently using to support...

Posted: November 9, 2020, 8:53 AM

First GEN Day!!!!

Coming to First Gen Day, see you this Sunday!!

First Gen day is this SUNDAY!!!! November 8th. Come to First gen day to build relationships, Expand your network and Learn how UMBC departments support First-Gen Students. This is an Event...

Posted: November 4, 2020, 2:30 PM

5 Things All Students Should Know

Career Center

1). Career Exploration: Not sure what to major in? Unsure what career to pursue? The Career Center is here to help! Check out these resources or meet with one of our specialists to explore your...

Posted: October 29, 2020, 8:47 PM

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