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Master your class with SI PASS!

Peer assisted study sessions for your classes at UMBC!

Happy Monday, Retrievers! We made it through the first week of the semester, so let's talk about a great resource that can help you be successful: SI PASS! SI Peer Assisted Study Sessions...

Posted: February 3, 2020, 10:16 AM

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Academic Success Resources for the Spring 2020 Semester

New year, new semester-how you can make it the best one yet!

Good morning, Retrievers and welcome to the Spring 2020 semester! Are you excited about your classes? Great! We’re excited to help you succeed! All tutoring will begin on Monday, February...

Posted: January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM

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SI PASS Final Exam Review Sessions

Study for your final exams with a great study group

SI PASS Final Exam Review Sessions: BIOL 141 Tuesday (12/10) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in PAHB 132 (Khan) Wednesday (12/11) from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in ITE 229 (Dominique) BIOL 302 Monday...

Posted: December 10, 2019, 1:52 PM

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First-Gen December Graduates: Get Your Green and Blue Cord!

Pick up your First-Gen Graduation Cord 12/11-17

Congratulations to the many First-Generation College Student Graduates from UMBC!  Commencement is December 19th, and when you amazing First-Gen graduates pick up your regalia, be sure to come...

Posted: December 4, 2019, 4:52 PM

Final Exams Countdown (10...9...8...)

Start Studying Now!

Are you ready for Final Exams?  You can study with a tutor!  Make an appointment today, or drop in at one of UMBC's Tutoring Centers: Math and Science Tutoring Center (1st floor, AOK...

Posted: December 2, 2019, 11:40 AM

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Need a placement test to register for courses?

Online placement available for Math, English and Reading

If you plan to take your first math or English course in 2020, and you need to take a Placement Test, now is the time! Current students who have never taken the Placement Tests should fill out...

Posted: November 15, 2019, 9:43 AM

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Transfer Talkback

Let's hear your thoughts...

Just a gentle reminder to Come and share your transfer experience at UMBC with us ; what did you love about your experience?, what were you concerned about? Do you have any suggestions to help us...

Posted: November 13, 2019, 10:44 AM

Meet 1-to-1 with somebody who can help you get back on track

Academic Success Meetings with the ASC

How can an Academic Success Meeting help me? An Academic Success Meeting can help you identify issues in your academic life but also show you how to leverage strengths and be successful....

Posted: November 4, 2019, 1:41 PM

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National First Generation Student Celebration

Will you be in the first generation of your family to get a college degree?  We want to celebrate you! Friday, November 8th is National First Generation Celebration Day!  In honor of this...

Posted: November 2, 2019, 10:23 PM

Need a Tutor?

Free, trained tutors are ready to help!

Did you know that the Academic Success Center provides tutoring for many first and second year courses, and any writing assignment?   Tutors are recommended by faculty, have succeeded in the...

Posted: October 28, 2019, 1:24 PM

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