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5 Key Takeaways from "What is the First-Gen Network?" Event!

Missed our event last week? No problem! Here are takeaways.

5 Key Takeaways from our Introduction of the First Gen Network Event The First Generation Workgroup provides support to First Generation students by exposing them to resources they may not have...

Posted: February 16, 2021, 8:40 PM

What is the First-Gen Network? Join us today at 6pm!

You don't want to miss this introduction!

A reminder to join us Today at 6pm! We look forward to seeing you along with your parents, family members and supporters.  What is a first-generation student? UMBC defines a first...

Posted: February 9, 2021, 2:37 PM

Deadline Extended 2/10: First-Gen Peer Mentoring Program

Mentors and Mentees Should Both Apply

In coordination with the First-Generation Workgroup, Off-Campus Student Services is incredibly excited to announce the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program (FGPMP).  Students interested in...

Posted: February 9, 2021, 12:53 PM

Brown Bag Lunch Discussions

Study-Abroad 101

Did you know you can study abroad for the same amount as your UMBC tuition?  Did you know there are programs available in all four semesters? Come to this session to hear from the Education Abroad...

Posted: February 5, 2021, 11:45 PM

Complete the First-Gen Spring 2021 Survey!

Be entered to win a $50 bookstore gift card!

We wanted to send a quick reminder about this QUICK 5 minute survey! Our goal is to create a better virtual experience for you. The deadline has been extended to 12 noon on Monday, February 8th....

Posted: February 5, 2021, 2:06 PM

UMBC Counseling Center Groups for Spring 2021

Reposted from the Language, Literacy and Culture myUMBC Group: The UMBC Counseling Center is offering 7 counseling groups this Spring via WebEx. You can find information about them on the...

Posted: January 28, 2021, 8:22 PM

Sign Up by 02/08 for the First-Gen Peer Mentoring Program

Support and learn from fellow first-gen UMBC students!

In coordination with the First-Generation Workgroup, Off-Campus Student Services is incredibly excited to announce the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program (FGPMP).  FGPMP is designed to...

Posted: January 27, 2021, 3:42 PM

Sign Up for the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program!

A program designed to connect first-generation students

In coordination with the First-Generation Workgroup, Off-Campus Student Services is incredibly excited to announce the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program (FGPMP).  FGPMP is designed to...

Posted: January 27, 2021, 12:19 PM

IMPORTANT: Testing Instructions for Commuter Students

Happy first day of class! If you have registered for on-campus COVID-19 testing this week, please see below for instructions on installing the MG Scanner app. Please note: It is imperative that...

Posted: January 26, 2021, 1:05 PM

Welcome to Spring 2021

RENWAL | Living Well Aware As we begin the new year and the Spring semester approaches, it is a time of reflection. Many people take the beginning of a new year to review the past.  Others view...

Posted: January 25, 2021, 12:19 PM