I am First @UMBC Posts

Get help with those papers! Sign up for an appointment!

Need help with a paper but not sure how to start? The Writing Center can help! Writing tutors are trained to help you through all parts of the writing process and the hours are flexible! You...

Posted: January 15, 2021, 1:04 PM

Marly Milic, '20, Political Science

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is...

Posted: January 13, 2021, 11:19 AM

Tutoring for Winter Courses Available!

Get help with your classes and with your papers!

Happy New Year! For the first time ever, the Academic Success Center is offering subject tutoring for select winter courses and writing tutoring for written assignments! You can sign up for...

Posted: January 7, 2021, 4:05 PM

Faculty/Staff Member - Paula Maust

Humans of UMBC, First Gen Edition

Introducing Paula Maust!  Paula is an adjunct professor in the UMBC Department of Music, where she teaches courses in music theory and keyboard skills, harpsichord, piano and organ. She also...

Posted: January 5, 2021, 3:26 PM

Transfer Student Network Mentor Program

Get paired with a current transfer student!

Interested in being paired with a current transfer student who can help you navigate your first semester here at UMBC? Consider applying for OCSS's Mentor Program designed specifically for new,...

Posted: January 4, 2021, 9:49 AM

Congratulations to all UMBC First-Generation Graduates

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  We know what a huge accomplishment this is, to be the first in your family to graduate from college!  UMBC is so proud...

Posted: December 17, 2020, 11:53 AM

Mark Friedman, '20, Political Science

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My Name is...

Posted: December 17, 2020, 11:26 AM

Madhia Zaid, '20, Biological Sciences

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is...

Posted: December 17, 2020, 9:34 AM

Spring 2020 Veteran and Dependant Checklist

Continuing Student Checklist This checklist is for those students who have completed at least one semester while using their military education benefits at UMBC. NOTE: Returning students need...

Posted: December 16, 2020, 3:38 PM

First Gen of UMBC-Kabira Barlow First Gen Staff

Humans of UMBC-First in their Family to Graduate College

Introducing Kabira Barlow!  Kabira works in the Department of Theatre after graduating in 2018 from American University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She hopes to return to school...

Posted: December 11, 2020, 4:59 PM