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Bridging the Gap
UMBC loves our transfer students! Did you know there is a whole team of UMBC staff members who are continuously working to support transfers and improve their college experience? We are here to support your transfer journey from the moment you set foot on campus to graduation and beyond!
From your academics to getting connected to the campus community – we are here to help! Meet some of the transfer professionals that will support you during your time at UMBC.
Transfer Teaching Assistants (TAs) are current transfer students who co-teach a Transfer Student Seminar with a faculty or staff co-instructor. Transfer TAs are knowledgeable about UMBC and passionate about helping new transfer students get connected to the campus community and their majors.
Transfer Student Network (TSN) Leaders are current transfer students at UMBC who put on events and workshops throughout the year to assist transfer students in their transition to UMBC.
The Academic Peer Advocate (APA) Program pairs first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students in their first and second year, with trained and compassionate peers dedicated to providing individualized support during their transition to college. Transfer Academic Peer Advocates are trained specifically to work with transfer students. APA’s mission is to empower their peers to take advantage of the appropriate campus resources and to confidently seek help when needed.
As current UMBC-Shady Grove students, members of the UMBC Peer Advisory Team (PAT) serve as a critical point of contact in the successful and seamless transition of students transferring to UMBC-Shady Grove from other institutions.