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Posted: April 6, 2020, 3:59 PM

Online Workshops Available!

Financial Smarts and Skills 4 Success Workshops

Happy Monday, Retrievers! The Academic Success Center is committed to your academic success and we want to share as many helpful resources with you as possible! Financial Smarts workshops...

Posted: April 6, 2020, 12:05 PM

Food Insecurity Resources in MD

Good Afternoon UMBC Students! We hope everyone is practicing good hygiene and taking care of themselves. If you use Retriever Essentials or are experiencing food insecurity, OCSS wants to make...

Posted: March 31, 2020, 1:52 PM

Write it out with Kyndall through our online Writing Center!

Online Writing Tutoring is still available! Sign up today!

Hello Retrievers, I hope we're all still doing well and staying safe! The Academic Success Center is still working hard to bring you all of the resources you need to be successful this...

Posted: March 30, 2020, 3:39 PM

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SI PASS Now Online!

SI PASS for some BIOL, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, and SPAN courses

Hello Retrievers! I hope everyone is still keeping calm and carrying on. Just to remind you—all of the Academic Success Center resources are online, including SI PASS! SI PASS sessions can...

Posted: March 25, 2020, 4:51 PM

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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

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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 for new ones...

Posted: March 23, 2020, 5:48 PM

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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...

Posted: March 13, 2020, 4:26 PM

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