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In love with Carpooling?

The logic of carpooling is simple: it reduces the costs for all parties involved and takes at least one car off the road. If other students are coming from the same area and heading to UMBC around...

Posted: December 6, 2013, 2:50 PM

Hiring PAID Sustainability Outreach Intern - Spring 2014

On-campus Internship with OCSS (apply by 1/24/14)

PAID Sustainability Outreach Intern (Spring 2014) DESCRIPTION: The Sustainability Outreach Intern at Off-Campus Student Services will promote, support, and raise awareness about sustainability as...

Posted: November 25, 2013, 11:30 AM

Isn't it exciting! A cheap weekend train to DC!!

Marc weekend service begins December 7th

"Great news for MARC passengers!  Starting on December 7, 2013, weekend service will start on the Penn Line. Complete schedules are available below. The fares will be the same as weekday service...

Posted: October 1, 2013, 1:51 PM

Sustainability Outreach Internship @ UMBC

PAID, on-campus opportunity

Sustainability Outreach and Communications Intern: Intern will report to Sustainability Coordinator. The position will be 8 hours per week.  Hours may vary to accommodate meetings, events, and...

Posted: September 26, 2013, 11:54 AM

Celebrate World Car Free Day

Learn about Transit Services with a Tour!

Celebrate World Car Free Day with OCSS! Every year on or around September 22nd people around the world get out of their cars and onto the streets to celebrate World Car Free Day which is aimed at...

Posted: September 13, 2013, 1:03 PM

Transportation Options @ UMBC

UMBC offers several transportation options such as Transit Services, Casual Carpooling, and Zipcar for those without private transportation or for those who just want to reduce their carbon...

Posted: September 10, 2013, 3:20 PM

Find Off-Campus Housing

OCSS has resources for you!

The office of Off-Campus Student Services has resources to help you find roommates or housing. Check out our summer housing guide by clicking "Download Document". Also, visit our NEW website @...

Posted: June 11, 2013, 2:52 PM

Help Baltimore area Veterans with just One Click!

Baltimore Station could win $25K from Home Depot Foundation

 The Baltimore Station is honored and excited to announce that they have been chosen to compete against three other nonprofits across the country in the Home Depot Aprons in Action contest this...

Posted: April 9, 2013, 11:58 AM

Recyclemania: Plastic Bag and Plastic Film Recycling

Got a ton of grocery bags taking up kitchen space?!

Commuters, bring in your plastic grocery bags that are collecting dust and taking up space and recycle them in the marked boxes at one of four locations in The Commons, including the Off-Campus...

Posted: February 18, 2013, 10:11 AM

OCSS is hiring for 2013/14 academic year!

OCSS seeks energetic students to work as Commuter Assistants

Come work for us! Off-Campus Student Services has started the hiring process for the 2013/14 academic year. Stop by the OCSS office in Suite 1A02 (Commons, first floor) and pick up an...

Posted: February 4, 2013, 11:04 AM