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Use 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 with friends and family. But how can you also use social media to maximize your own college...

Posted: April 7, 2022, 1:21 PM

Developing Financial Savviness

Why it's Important and What you can do NOW to start!

We get it: the financial struggle is REAL at times! Taking out student loans, paying bills, managing expenses, and saving money require strategic planning and decision making. Developing financial...

Posted: March 1, 2022, 1:08 PM

Don't Just Follow the Leader, BE a Leader

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

Posted: February 10, 2022, 8:32 AM

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 4, 2021, 9:59 AM

Welcome Back to Campus!

Tips for returning to our in-person campus community

Welcome back Retrievers! We are excited to have our campus community connecting again in-person. Whether it is your first time joining us, or it’s been a long awaited return, it’s expected that...

Posted: September 9, 2021, 10:59 AM

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

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

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

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