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Considering Graduate or Professional School?

Here are some tips to get the process started! 

Choosing to attend Graduate or Professional school is a big decision. It’s a process that takes time and persistence. Students who want to pursue post-undergraduate education must start planning...

Posted: October 6, 2023, 9:02 AM

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

Summer Reflections

Questions to Think About at the End of the Semester

“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 gone...

Posted: May 18, 2022, 8:58 AM

Making a MINOR Change

College can be a great time to explore multiple interests.  While your academic major offers a direction for future career paths, adding a minor can also add value to your degree. In addition to...

Posted: April 18, 2022, 9:41 AM