Second-Year myUMBC Events

Be a Student Leader at UMBC!

An exciting aspect of college is the opportunity to take on a leadership role in activities/programs/initiatives that you love. Doing so will make a difference in the UMBC community, forge...

Posted: February 20, 2023, 2:50 PM

Second-Year Experience Survey!

We want to hear from YOU! Win Retriever Dollars!

Tell us about yourself and your experiences at UMBC so far by completing our SURVEY by Friday 3/4! Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win $25 Retriever...

Posted: February 20, 2023, 11:26 AM

Second-Year Experience

Welcome to the Next Step in Your Academic Career!

The Second-Year Experience is one of the pillars of Academic Engagement and Transition Programs within the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. These experiences are designed to engage...

Posted: February 2, 2023, 1:30 PM

Ensure Timely Graduation

You are so close to earning your UMBC degree! Keep up the momentum! Once you’ve earned 90 academic credits, you will have access to a Graduation Card on your myUMBC Profile page, which you will...

Posted: January 24, 2023, 9:22 PM

Winter Rest & Re-Group for Success in Spring 2023!

Winter break is finally here! You worked hard this semester and it doesn’t go unrecognized. Now is the time to get some well-deserved rest and recharge before the spring semester begins! It’s...

Posted: December 13, 2022, 12:53 PM

College Slump

Strategies For Making It Through a Challenging Season

You often hear talk of the sophomore slump-a time when students can experience heightened uncertainty and lower motivation, in addition to second-guessing their choices in their first year of...

Posted: November 11, 2022, 2:00 PM

How to Choose Your Major

Perspective for an OAPA Peer Advisor

Written by Irene Thomas, UMBC '21 College is a time for self-discovery and personal growth. Part of that self-discovery comes from deciding what you see yourself doing in the future, which can be...

Posted: November 2, 2022, 11:00 PM

Getting to know your Academic Advisor

It's time to get advised for the spring semester!    So, what exactly is academic advising like at UMBC?  Academic Advising at UMBC is a shared partnership between students and Academic...

Posted: October 7, 2022, 8:53 AM

Considering Graduate or Professional School?

Check out some tips for beginning the application process!

Choosing to attend Graduate or Professional school is a big decision! It’s a process that takes time and persistence. Often, students who want to pursue post-undergraduate education need to start...

Posted: September 27, 2022, 10:25 AM

Connecting with your Professors

Whether you are enrolled in online, hybrid or in-person classes, building relationships with your professors can greatly impact your satisfaction and overall success in a course. But with larger...

Posted: September 15, 2022, 2:13 PM