Welcome to the Next Step in Your Academic Career!
The Second-Year Experience (SYE) is one of the pillars of Academic Engagement and Transition Programs within the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. These experiences are designed to engage students returning to UMBC more deeply in the intellectual life of the university and promote academic excellence.
Here is some of what you can expect for your Second-Year Experience (SYE):
- Second-Year students will be added to the Second-Year Experience myUMBC group. Check out the page for events and updates just for second-year students!
- Check out the SYE Bucket List to see what experiences and activities we recommend to make the most of your time at UMBC.
- Grow academically and as an emerging professional by taking UNIV 201: Second-Year Seminar.
- Interested in boosting your resume? Prepare to complete experiences like Undergraduate Research, Studying Abroad, Internships, or Service Learning.
Meet Your SYE Support Team
Abby Hart
Coordinator of Second-Year and Transfer Academic Programs
114k Sherman Hall
ahart5@umbc.edu | (410) 455-3496
“If there is anything I can do to help improve your Second-Year Experience, please do not hesitate to reach out!” – Abby