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Leaving Pawprint Across the Globe

Study Abroad @ UMBC!

Alicyn Curtis is a Study Abroad Advisor in the Education Abroad Office at UMBC (located on the 2nd floor of the University Center). We reached out to her to help Extra Credit readers gain an...

Posted: April 1, 2024, 2:41 PM

There's a Map for That!

Academic Planning for Graduation

In the midst of the semester grind, it can be a challenge to think beyond just the next semester. But did you know that according to the UMBC Baccalaureate Degree Completion Policy, the university...

Posted: January 26, 2024, 9:58 AM

Major Key

Unlock the Major for You!

Some students enter college knowing what they want to study, while others take time to explore their options. Sometimes students may start on one path and then end up on a completely different...

Posted: October 25, 2023, 11:06 AM

Academic Advisors are Ready to Chat with You!

A run-down of advising at UMBC

Believe it or not, next month it will be time to register for the spring semester! Academic Advisors are ready and eager to chat with you about your academic progress and answer your questions...

Posted: October 15, 2023, 9:56 PM

Keep Graduation in Mind!

Create a Long-Term Academic Plan

As you settle on to campus and into your fall classes,it can be challenging to think beyond this semester. But in the spirit of Extra Credit’s mindset of “do more to gain more,” we are here to...

Posted: September 7, 2023, 10:20 PM

Don't Delay - Create a Long-Term Academic Plan Today!

Fall 2023 registration is almost here! In the midst of the semester grind, it can be a challenge to think beyond just the next semester. But did you know that according to the UMBC Baccalaureate...

Posted: April 3, 2023, 6:25 PM

Be a Student Leader at UMBC!

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

Posted: February 20, 2023, 2:50 PM

Winter Rest & Re-Group for Success in Spring 2023!

Winter break is finally here! You worked hard this semester and it doesn’t go unrecognized. Now is the time to get some well-deserved rest and recharge before the spring semester begins! It’s...

Posted: December 13, 2022, 12:53 PM

How to Choose Your Major

Perspective for an OAPA Peer Advisor

Written by Irene Thomas, UMBC '21 College is a time for self-discovery and personal growth. Part of that self-discovery comes from deciding what you see yourself doing in the future, which can be...

Posted: November 2, 2022, 11:00 PM

Connecting with your Professors

Whether you are enrolled in online, hybrid or in-person classes, building relationships with your professors can greatly impact your satisfaction and overall success in a course. But with larger...

Posted: September 15, 2022, 2:13 PM