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Academic help is available in the Library, 1st floor, beginning Tuesday, September 12th. Come visit the Math Lab for help in Math and Science classes (walk-in for help in person). Come visit...

Hi Retrievers! Need to take a Placement Test? We are having start of the semester placement testing online for current students.  To sign up for online placement testing, fill out this form...

What is the Commuter Gold Cup? The Commuter Gold Cup is a rewards competition for the entire UMBC student body! Starting August 30th, students who attend and participate in UMBC events and...

Looking for a way to get connected as you start your college career? Sign up for our inaugural Retriever Link-Up program! Commuters and residents are often seen as two exclusive groups on campus,...

Are you still looking for housing or a roommate for the Fall 2017 semester?  If so, this event is for you! Join OCSS for its annual Off-Campus Housing Bus Tour on Wednesday, July 19th from...

OCSS is now accepting applications for the first-ever Commuter Engagement Community (CEC).  This is an opportunity for new, first-year commuter students who want to leave their mark on UMBC while...

Students who seek out help do better in their classes than students who try to tough it out alone. UMBC provides tutoring and supplemental instruction by paid, trained peers for many of your...

Did you know that there are weekly sessions available in many classes where you can study with your peers? Supplemental Instruction/Peer-assisted Study Sessions (SI/PASS) SI sessions are...

Hi Retrievers! As you all know, UMBC requires you to complete a foreign language for graduation and many UMBC students choose Spanish. While foreign languages may come easily to others, some...

The Office of Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) seeks motivated, passionate, hardworking, and ethical undergraduate students to employ as Transfer Student Network (TSN) Leaders for the 2017-2018...