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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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