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Need to improve your GPA? EDUC 113 and 114 are open!

Build your study skills and become a better student!

Need help with time management, study skills and "how to succeed in college"? EDUC 113 and 114 use coaching and reflection, interactive class discussions and metacognitive strategies to help...

Posted: December 21, 2022, 3:38 PM

Good Morning Commuters Survey

We want your feedback!

Good Morning Commuters is a weekly event specifically designed with our students in mind.  For those who attend we hope you enjoy the event as much as we do getting to share breakfast with you...

Posted: December 15, 2022, 11:06 AM

Happy Study Day! (12/14)

Come take a break and grab a snack at OCSS.

On Wednesday December 14th, Come stop by OCSS to fuel your brain and feed your soul! Snack will be out all day or while supplies last.  Please only take two items and be mindful of others.

Posted: December 13, 2022, 4:29 PM

UMBC Transfer Experience Survey

SGA wants to hear about your Credit Transfer Experience!

The Student Government Association is asking for your input as part of a quick survey to better understand the credit transfer experience at UMBC.  The purpose of this survey is to gather...

Posted: December 13, 2022, 3:14 PM

Join our Digital Story workshop for Transfer Students

Create your own digital story about your transfer experience! This week-long workshop (Jan 23-27, 2022)  will teach you the narrative and technical skills needed to create a 2-3 minute digital...

Posted: December 8, 2022, 10:56 AM

GI Bill Benefits: Q&A with the VA

GI Bill, Q&A, Veterans, Military Service Members, Dependents

Calling all Veterans, Service members and GI Bill students: Have questions about your benefits? Join us for the GI Bill Town Hall Thursday, December 8, 1 to 2 p.m. EST The...

Posted: December 5, 2022, 7:21 PM

Get Tutoring on Study Day!

Stop by StudyCon: Relax and Refuel on Wednesday, December 14

Hi Retrievers! Are you ready to relax and refuel before finals? The Library is hosting StudyCon: Relax and Refuel on Study Day (December 14) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Academic Success...

Posted: December 5, 2022, 2:42 PM

First-Gen Graduation Cord Pickup

Cords are available for First-Gen Students to pick up  December 12th to 20th at both Main Campus and USG.   USG  Contact: Sandra Crespin-Melgar (sandrac1@umbc.edu)  Room III-4121 12/12: 9am...

Posted: December 5, 2022, 8:32 AM

Anime Community

Join us for an Anime Taboo Competition

TODAY, OCSS is hosting a community for those who are interested in anime! For our first meeting, we'll discuss new and upcoming Anime and play Anime Taboo. Taboo is a team-based word-guessing...

Posted: November 17, 2022, 7:18 AM