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Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction at UMBC

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...

Posted: April 3, 2017, 11:47 AM

Online Placement Testing Sign Up is OPEN

and now it's easier than ever!

Hi Retrievers! Spring is here and the blossoms of Fall 2017 course registration are finally blooming! And for those of you planning on taking English and Math next semester (or over Summer...

Posted: March 29, 2017, 11:12 AM

Amelia Hallworth is your Math Lab Tutor

Oh, and she tutors Genetics too!

Tell us a little about yourself. I am a senior, biology major, an Honors College member, and a math minor. I am a huge nerd and am also involved with research on campus in Dr. Lu's lab....

Posted: March 28, 2017, 10:28 AM

Need help? Meet with LRC's Study Skills Specialist

Jordan White

Not sure how to get on course with your study habits this semester?  Need help identifying what is challenging you? Want resources to help you be more successful at UMBC?  You can make an...

Posted: March 15, 2017, 11:08 AM

Apply to be a member of SGA!

Want to have a say in what happens on-campus?  Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills?  Consider running for UMBC's Student Government Association (SGA)!   Applications...

Posted: March 15, 2017, 9:40 AM

What are FYI alerts?

Top Facts about the First Year Intervention Program

The First Year Intervention Program (FYI) is one of the many services that the Learning Resources Center offers to UMBC students.  The purpose of the program is twofold: to notify students in...

Posted: March 8, 2017, 11:30 AM

Reserve your Kong: Skull Island ticket today!! (CANCELED)

There are still tickets left for Arbutus Adventure!

There are still tickets left for Arbutus Adventure! Join OCSS for a bus trip into Arbutus, MD! You'll receive a FREE ticket to see Kong: Skull Island and discounted dinner at Sorrento's of...

Posted: March 7, 2017, 2:39 PM

Need help writing a research paper?

Michael Raup from the Writing Center

Michael Raup Writing Center Level 3 Master Certified Writing Tutor  1.  Tell us a little about yourself, Michael. My name is Michael Raup, and I am a undergraduate senior majoring in...

Posted: March 6, 2017, 9:35 AM

Spanish Lab starts Friday, March 3rd!

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...

Posted: March 1, 2017, 10:07 AM

Reserve your FREE movie ticket now!

Join OCSS for an Arbutus Adventure!

Calling all Commuter Explorers!  As part of Commuter Week, OCSS is offering a free bus trip to Arbutus, MD for dinner and a movie on Tuesday, March 14th!  We will meet at 5:00pm at the OCSS office...

Posted: February 28, 2017, 11:13 AM