Second-Year myUMBC Events

All Eyes on the Prize

Scholarships, Honors, Awards & Honor Societies

We see you. Your hard work and dedication to your academics does not go unnoticed. There are a variety of ways we recognize academic achievement at UMBC. This includes the Dean’s List, honor...

Posted: April 21, 2021, 10:28 AM

Choose Your Own Adventure... I Mean, Major!

A closer look at the Individualized Study Program at UMBC

Deciding on an academic major is a big deal! We have so many options at UMBC, including a unique major for students interested in carving out their pathway. Do you have so many academic...

Posted: April 7, 2021, 9:34 PM

Using Social Media to make mindful online connections

Social media is most likely part of your daily routine and can be a great way to stay connected, especially during the past year as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. But how can you also use...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 9:42 AM

Take Your Social Network to the Next Level!

Making Professional Connections

You may have plenty of Instagram, Tik Tok and/or Snapchat friends, but are you connected with professionals within your career field of interest? Networking and developing relationships with...

Posted: March 9, 2021, 1:41 PM

Beyond Academic Knowledge

Work on Transferable Skills!

The skills you’ll acquire throughout your academic life offer more to your future career than you might realize! As a student, you develop technical skills related to your major. Engaging in a...

Posted: February 22, 2021, 10:53 AM

Don't Just Follow the Leader, BE a Leader

Find the Leadership Position at UMBC that is Right for You!

Written by Jenika Brown, OAPA Peer Advisor Who says there can only be one leader? At UMBC you're never short on opportunities that allow your light to shine as bright as gold! Make a difference...

Posted: February 9, 2021, 2:46 PM

Four Simple Steps to Graduation

You are so close to earning your UMBC degree! Keep up the momentum! If you've earned 90 or more academic credits, you received a message from the Registrar's Office informing you that you are...

Posted: January 26, 2021, 3:05 PM

Winter To-Do List

10 Ways to Recharge for Spring 2021!

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

Posted: December 2, 2020, 5:11 PM

Overcoming a College Slump

Strategies & resources for a challenging season

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

Posted: November 10, 2020, 2:02 PM

Do you have a Long-Term Academic Plan?

Get started today mapping out your path to graduation!

As you read this at the beginning of your UMBC journey you may wonder why we’re asking you to consider developing your long-term/graduation plan. After all, you may not even feel fully committed...

Posted: October 26, 2020, 9:12 AM