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UMBC is Smoke-free

Policy and enforcement

In compliance with USM standards, UMBC went smoke-free in July 2013. Since then, individuals who violate the policy have received warnings. Moving forward, individuals in violation of the smoke...

Posted: February 13, 2014, 4:16 PM

Maryland College Alcohol Survey is coming to UMBC

Take the survey and enter to win a $50 bookstore gift card!

Invitations are going out soon to participate in the Maryland College Alcohol Survey.  It is a short survey about how students drink. If you are invited to take the survey, your name will be...

Posted: February 4, 2014, 11:15 AM

MTA Bus Pass Sales Dates for Spring 2014

Find out when OCSS is selling bus passes in our office

MTA bus passes are good for a calendar month and cost just $39 with your UMBC ID card.  They can only be purchased in the OCSS office on the first floor of The Commons next to the Bookstore....

Posted: January 14, 2014, 11:00 AM

Building Community Around Sustainable Transportation

Read about Karly's internship experience at OCSS

"Before I applied for my internship with UMBC Off-Campus Student Services, I knew it was right for me. My passion throughout college was always taking the information I learned as an environmental...

Posted: December 16, 2013, 2:04 PM

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