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Tutor and Peer Leader Appreciation Week

We love our tutors, SI PASS leaders and student workers!

This week is Tutor and Peer Leader Appreciation Week!  We are so thankful for all of our tutors, SI PASS Leaders, and student workers who devote their time and skill to helping students. Without...

Posted: October 5, 2020, 12:36 PM

New! Virtual Tutoring Help Desk and Drop-In Math Tutoring!

Get help instantly with Math!

Hi Retrievers! We've got new services to help you find the tutoring you need to succeed! Introducing our new Virtual Tutoring Help Desk and our new Drop-In Math Tutoring! The Virtual...

Posted: September 28, 2020, 10:59 AM

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

Need help with time management? We can help!

Watch our video! Schedule an Academic Success Meeting today!

Hi Retrievers! We are five weeks into the semester--where does the time go? If you need help keeping track of it all, let us help! We've got amazing videos and resources on our Online...

Posted: September 21, 2020, 11:05 AM

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

Have a Question? Ask a Student Ambassador!

There is a wonderful group of students ready to help you!

Hi Retrievers! Have questions but you don't know who to ask? Reach out to a Student Ambassador! There is a wonderful and diverse group of students from various academic and cultural...

Posted: September 16, 2020, 11:38 AM

New Normal: Adjusting to Campus Life and Online Learning

Join us at noon today!

Come join first-gen students and staff for a lunch time discussion. This discussion will be centered around this idea of facing a "new normal", in regards to online learning.  We will discuss...

Posted: September 14, 2020, 10:15 AM

September 10 is the last day to drop a class without a "W"

Not sure what that means, we're here to help!

Remember: September 10 is the last day to drop a class without having a "W" on your transcript. Before you change your schedule, ask yourself:  Are you meeting the expectations of your...

Posted: September 9, 2020, 6:20 PM

Study Skills with the Academic Success Center

Hi Retrievers! The semester is rolling along--how are you feeling? If you want to beef up you're study skills, we have useful tips and tricks for you on our online learning resources page!...

Posted: September 9, 2020, 10:18 AM