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):
- Grow academically and as an emerging professional by taking UNIV201: Second-Year Seminar.
- Second-Year students will be invited to special events just for you! You’ll automatically be added to the Second-Year Experience myUMBC group where you can keep up to date on all events.
- Check out the SYE Bucket List to see what experiences and activities we recommend to make the most of your time at UMBC.
- Interested in boosting your resume? Prepare to complete experiences like Undergraduate Research, Studying Abroad, Internships, or Service Learning.