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Online Tutoring Available!

If you need tutoring, we’re here for you!

Hello Retrievers! I hope everyone is in good spirits and taking care of themselves as we navigate this new realm of online learning. In the interest of social distancing, all of the Academic...

Posted: March 24, 2020, 3:28 PM

Continuity and Support

Below are several UMBC resources to assist you as you navigate: UMBC Information for COVID-19 for resources and up to date information. The Counseling Center is open for remote assistant if...

Posted: March 24, 2020, 11:12 AM

Tips for Academic Success During COVID-19

How to manage your time, assignments and online learning

Check out this Guide for Academic Success, including: • Staying organized • Avoiding multitasking • Making the most of video lectures • Setting a schedule • Trading your strategies...

Posted: March 23, 2020, 5:48 PM

Academic Success Center Service Continuity during COVID-19

Academic support services available via alternative formats

Student Success is a priority at UMBC. The Academic Success Center will continue to offer student support services for students, faculty and staff in alternative formats.    If you are unsure...

Posted: March 13, 2020, 4:26 PM

UMBC Writing Tutors Present at MAWCA

The Academic Success Center would like to recognize our amazing writing tutors and staff who presented at the 2020 Mid Atlantic Writing Center Association Conference! Here are some highlights:...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 11:52 AM

Kaitlynn Lilly - March 2020

First Generation Student of the Month

Kaitlynn Lilly, a Sophomore majoring in Physics and Mathematics What have you enjoyed most about your time at UMBC? I love how genuine the people are here. Every student and professor wants you...

Posted: March 5, 2020, 4:36 PM

Academic Success Meetings at the Academic Success Center

Good Morning Retrievers! Need help with study skills or time management? An Academic Success Meeting might be just the resource to get you back on track. An Academic Success Meeting is a...

Posted: March 2, 2020, 10:26 AM

**Updated March Events for Adult Learners**

Please RSVP to the links provided below

Here are some events to keep your eye out for in March RSVP Here for Taking Care of You (3/9/2020)  Did you know that March is Women's History Month?  The Women's Center has extended...

Posted: February 26, 2020, 10:01 AM

McNair Scholars Application OPEN!

Assistance for low-income first-generation college students!

Considering graduate school? Want to obtain a Ph.D? The McNair Scholars program is the right fit for you! We are looking for current freshmen and sophomores ONLY who are First-generation college...

Posted: February 25, 2020, 5:07 PM

What is an Academic Alert?

If you get one, seek support!

Hi Retrievers! The First Year Intervention Program, or alerts program, is one of the many services that we offer to UMBC students. Professors send alerts to let students know that they are in...

Posted: February 24, 2020, 11:26 AM