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The 10 Best Things to do this Winter Break

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

Posted: December 4, 2018, 2:38 PM

It's Library Season!

Don't wait until the end of the semester to check it out!

The Albin O. Kuhn (AOK) Library and Gallery is a prominent focal point on UMBC’s campus. With comfy chairs and study rooms, a coffee/snack shop and sweeping campus views (check out the 7th...

Posted: November 6, 2018, 7:37 AM

Transfer Student Connections

Your Link to Helpful Resources

Although you are officially a part of our #RetrieverNation, we understand that transfer students bring a whole set of experiences and needs for support in their transition to UMBC.  Your voices...

Posted: October 31, 2018, 1:35 PM

Is Graduate/Professional School in your Future?

Three Considerations for Beginning the Application Process

The prospect of graduate or professional school is an exciting one! As you begin the process of exploring programs of interest, and preparing to submit applications, here are three main points to...

Posted: October 23, 2018, 7:45 AM

Is Sophomore Year One Long Hump Day?

Tips for Getting Over the Sophomore Slump

Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, Class of ‘19. The common stereotype of a middle child is exemplified in the sophomore year of college. It is the year where the school, the...

Posted: October 23, 2018, 7:40 AM

A New Advising Tool that Promotes Planning and Success

Planning to Graduate On-Time? The Degree Planner Can Help

Whether it is your first semester, or soon-to-be your last, how you intend to complete your degree is always on the mind. With our new Degree Planner tool, you can work with your advisor to answer...

Posted: October 17, 2018, 3:51 PM

Exams, Homework, and Lectures, Oh my!

Time Management is a Joke...Or is it?

Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, '19 You’ve been warned not to leave the 15-page research paper for the night before, or to start your homework two hours before it’s due. Yet,...

Posted: October 11, 2018, 12:50 PM

Get to Know Your Academic Advisor

Prepare for Your Advising Meeting

Spring 2019 registration is right around the corner, and the process starts with connecting with your academic advisor.   Your advisor is a vital member of your support team at UMBC. Often your...

Posted: October 9, 2018, 8:45 AM

What's Your Academic Major?

Join us next week for the MAJOR Event!

Plain and simple, there is no one way, or right way, for a student to select a major. The process is unique to each student and many factors can influence the decision. At UMBC, we want to...

Posted: September 26, 2018, 12:48 PM

Four Simple Steps to Apply for Graduation

The end is in sight! If you've earned 90 or more academic credits, you received a message from the Registrar's Office informing you that you are eligible to apply for graduation. However,...

Posted: September 11, 2018, 2:05 PM