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Academic Advising 101 at UMBC

Did you know that every student at UMBC has an assigned academic advisor?  For most students, this will be a professor in your academic major department. Others will work with a professional...

Posted: October 14, 2021, 9:32 AM

How to Choose Your Major

Perspective from 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 isn't...

Posted: October 4, 2021, 9:48 PM

Considering Graduate or Professional School?

Check out some tips for beginning the Application Process!

Are you interested in Graduate or Professional school? As you explore programs and get started on the application process, here are some useful tips to keep in mind!   Take time to find the...

Posted: September 22, 2021, 9:47 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

Reflect, rest and reset over Summer

Questions for the end of the academic year

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou    And just like that the spring semester has come and...

Posted: May 12, 2021, 12:16 PM

Education is Everywhere

Learning Continues After Graduation

Before you know it, your undergraduate education will come to an end. You’re probably excited to say good-bye to papers, lab reports, and exams (unless you plan to attend graduate school)! ...

Posted: May 6, 2021, 9:54 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

Choose Your Own Adventure... I Mean, Major!

A closer look at the Individualized Study Program at UMBC

Deciding on an academic major is a big deal! We have so many options at UMBC, including a unique major for students interested in carving out their pathway. Do you have so many academic...

Posted: April 7, 2021, 9:34 PM

Using 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, especially during the past year as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. But how can you also use...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 9:42 AM