Second-Year myUMBC Events

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: September 1, 2021, 9:28 AM

Reflect, rest and reset over Summer

Questions for the end of the academic year

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou    And just like that the spring semester has come and...

Posted: May 12, 2021, 12:16 PM

Education is Everywhere

Learning Continues After Graduation

Before you know it, your undergraduate education will come to an end. You’re probably excited to say good-bye to papers, lab reports, and exams (unless you plan to attend graduate school)! ...

Posted: May 6, 2021, 9:54 AM

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