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Meet SI/PASS Leader Carly Sciandra

Peer Assisted Study Sessions in your classes now!

1.  Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Carly Sciandra and I am a junior Biology major with a Chemistry and History minor. I hope to obtain my MD/Ph.D in the future and spend the rest...

Posted: February 13, 2017, 11:10 AM

Flat Tuesday's

Weekly Events

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!! Be sure to check out Flat Tuesday's weekly events for the spring semester.  *These events are in Lower Flat Tuesday's or are open to all guests, including those...

Posted: February 10, 2017, 10:01 AM

Transfer Week Tickets are Available!

Pick yours up today

Tickets for the "The Lego Batman Movie" can be picked up from the OCSS office front desk (next to the bookstore).  Tickets for the Bus Trip to NYC with (seb) are on sale now at the CIC desk in...

Posted: February 7, 2017, 12:14 PM

Carpooling Options for UMBC students

New Year, New Rides!

Start the New Year with a New Commute on Zimride! With the new year upon us, now is a good time to post a new commute or update your existing commute on Zimride. UMBC’s private ride-sharing...

Posted: January 23, 2017, 1:14 PM

Introducing the Commuter Recreation Card!

Get active with OCSS and UMBC Recreation!

What is the Commuter Recreation Card? The Commuter Recreation Card is an incentive program offered by OCSS and UMBC Recreation to encourage commuter students to get active. How does it work?...

Posted: January 19, 2017, 1:36 PM

Winter Welcome Week 2017

View the FULL schedule here!

Visit the website: http://welcomeweek.umbc.edu/#start Full schedule: http://welcomeweek.umbc.edu/winter_guide2017/guide.pdf (attached) For OCSS specific events, keep checking our website...

Posted: January 11, 2017, 9:50 AM

Calling all first-year commuters!

Join the Shriver Commuter Engagement Community

Are you a first year student who wants to connect with other commuting students while positively benefiting your community?  If so, this opportunity is for YOU! For the first time ever, OCSS...

Posted: December 19, 2016, 4:45 PM

Academic Support Spotlight: BIOL 141

Hi Retrievers! This is a feature on our myUMBC page where we highlight a class at UMBC and tell you guys what resources there are to help you do your best. BIOL 141, or Foundations of Biology:...

Posted: November 14, 2016, 12:04 PM

Concerned about the results of yesterday's election?

Two on-campus events today allow space to process.

If you are concerned about the results of yesterday's presidential election, please check out these two on-campus events.  These events will provide a safe space for UMBC students to reflect on...

Posted: November 9, 2016, 12:11 PM

Apply to be a Commuter Assistant

Join the OCSS team!

The Office of Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) seeks motivated, passionate, hardworking, and ethical undergraduate students to employ as Commuter Assistants (CAs) for the Spring 2017 semester....

Posted: November 3, 2016, 2:47 PM