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Posted: November 2, 2021, 2:45 PM

Hey First Gen Students, It's First-Gen Mini Week

Check out these events hosted by First_Gen@UMBC

To see the original post by First_Gen@UMBC click here  November 2nd & 3rd- First Gen Office Hours(Tuesday from 3:00-4:00Pm & Wednesday 12:00-1:00Pm First Generation Office Hours were...

Posted: November 1, 2021, 4:23 PM

Upcoming Events

Here is a list of our Upcoming Events!!

November 2nd & 3rd- First Gen Office Hours(Tuesday from 3:00-4:00Pm & Wednesday 12:00-1:00Pm)   First Generation Office Hours were designed to create a safe place for first generation...

Posted: November 1, 2021, 11:38 AM

Help Us Celebrate UMBC Vets this Veterans Week (11/8-11/12)

#veterans #veteransweek

During veterans week, our mission is to enlist the entire UMBC community in the act of expressing heartfelt thanks to our veteran community. Although certain events will be focused solely on...

Posted: October 31, 2021, 4:33 PM

First-Gen Mini Week

Celebrate Being a First-Generation College Student!!!

Hello Everyone! We will be having a "First-Gen Mini Week" to celebrate First-Gen day. We have planned various events to commemorate you in being the first from your family to attend college. These...

Posted: October 30, 2021, 7:59 PM

How to College

Transitioning into college is not always easy… especially if you are the first in your family to attend, if you are a part of a marginalized community, or if you regularly find yourself with more...

Posted: October 23, 2021, 9:48 PM

Office Hours Tuesday and Wednesday

We will be Having our Weekly Office Hours Tomorrow, Tuesday October 19th from 3:00PM-4:00PM and Wednesday, October 20th from 12:00PM - 1:00PM. Head over to our website at firstgen.umbc.edu to find...

Posted: October 18, 2021, 9:36 PM

Transfer Week Announced: Marvel

Transfers... ASSEMBLE!

Transfers...Assemble! Join OCSS for Transfer Week October 18-22nd for Marvel themed events! We will have snacks, shirts, and plenty of in person and online events for everything Transfer related.

Posted: October 13, 2021, 11:57 AM

Trick or Treat with the Academic Success Center!

Start off your Halloween Weekend with us!

Trick or Treat! The Academic Success Center has all the sweets you need to get you ready for your Halloween weekend.  Stop by and grab some candy and some info about how we can help you prepare...

Posted: October 13, 2021, 11:17 AM

Retriever Essentials Bags Are Available

Did you know we are a Food Distribution Zone?

What is Retriever Essentials you ask? RETRIEVER ESSENTIALS: a faculty, staff, and student partnership to tackle food insecurity in our university community. Many college students across the...

Posted: October 13, 2021, 10:25 AM