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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

Let Us Help You!

Need help? We have resources!

Hi Retrievers, The semester will be over before you know it and now is the perfect time to get help! Here are a few services that we have to help you do your best! Academic help for your...

Posted: November 2, 2020, 10:49 AM

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

Important Spring 2021 Registration Dates

It's time to get with your advisor and make a plan!

Click here to visit the Registrar's Office Website  Click here to see the list of Undergraduate Classes for Spring 2021

Posted: October 22, 2020, 11:21 AM

Online Computing Success Center Now Open!

Partnering with the Computer Science department for success!

Hi Retrievers!  In partnership with the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department, we now have a new supplemental resource to help you succeed!  The Online Computing Success...

Posted: October 13, 2020, 11:39 AM

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

Transfer Week 2020: Avatar the Last Airbender

Join OCSS for an ATLA themed week of events!

One of the best shows ever is coming to UMBC! Join OCSS October 19-23rd as we celebrate National Transfer Week. We will have 1-2 events every day themed around Avatar the Last Airbender. We will...

Posted: October 8, 2020, 12:30 PM