Second-Year myUMBC Events

Real World Experiences Today = Job Offers Tomorrow

Internships, Community Service and Other Opportunities

Freshmen and Sophomores: When should I start looking for internships, service learning or other types of experience?   UMBC: It is never too early to start! In fact, we recommend that you...

Posted: February 25, 2019, 2:37 PM

Rise to the Top and Become a Student Leader!

Holding a student leadership position provides you with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the UMBC community. As a student leader, you’ll be able to gain valuable professional...

Posted: February 13, 2019, 9:16 PM

Four Simple Steps to Apply for Graduation

The end is in sight! If you've earned 90 or more academic credits, you received a message from the Registrar's Office informing you that you are eligible to apply for graduation. However,...

Posted: February 5, 2019, 8:34 PM

The 10 Best Things to do this Winter Break

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 relaxation before the spring semester begins....

Posted: December 4, 2018, 2:38 PM

It's Library Season!

Don't wait until the end of the semester to check it out!

The Albin O. Kuhn (AOK) Library and Gallery is a prominent focal point on UMBC’s campus. With comfy chairs and study rooms, a coffee/snack shop and sweeping campus views (check out the 7th...

Posted: November 6, 2018, 7:37 AM

Transfer Student Connections

Your Link to Helpful Resources

Although you are officially a part of our #RetrieverNation, we understand that transfer students bring a whole set of experiences and needs for support in their transition to UMBC.  Your voices...

Posted: October 31, 2018, 1:35 PM

Is Graduate/Professional School in your Future?

Three Considerations for Beginning the Application Process

The prospect of graduate or professional school is an exciting one! As you begin the process of exploring programs of interest, and preparing to submit applications, here are three main points to...

Posted: October 23, 2018, 7:45 AM

Is Sophomore Year One Long Hump Day?

Tips for Getting Over the Sophomore Slump

Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, Class of ‘19. The common stereotype of a middle child is exemplified in the sophomore year of college. It is the year where the school, the...

Posted: October 23, 2018, 7:40 AM

A New Advising Tool that Promotes Planning and Success

Planning to Graduate On-Time? The Degree Planner Can Help

Whether it is your first semester, or soon-to-be your last, how you intend to complete your degree is always on the mind. With our new Degree Planner tool, you can work with your advisor to answer...

Posted: October 17, 2018, 3:51 PM

Exams, Homework, and Lectures, Oh my!

Time Management is a Joke...Or is it?

Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, '19 You’ve been warned not to leave the 15-page research paper for the night before, or to start your homework two hours before it’s due. Yet,...

Posted: October 11, 2018, 12:50 PM