Preparing for Graduate School Entrance Exams

Graduate programs often require difficult standardized tests that can be daunting to approach. Don't worry—we will help you build strategies for effective test taking. This workshop will focus on universal strategies to help you game plan for a variety of graduate tests. Presented by USG's MCAS. Register Today!

I Am First: Community Space for First-Generation Retrievers

Virtual

Connect with other First-Gen Retrievers! Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences with being first generation college students with other first-gen students at UMBC. This will be a space for building community and solidarity through personal reflections and sharing of resources.

Back-to-School Celebration

In-Person

Calling UMBC-Shady Grove Retrievers – we hope you are able to join us on Wednesday February 1st anytime between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. for our Back-to-School Celebration! We know you are busy preparing for the semester – that being said, we want to take pause and celebrate YOU! Come when you can and leave when […]

UMBC-Shady Grove ISSS Virtual Information Session

Virtual

International students who are new to UMBC-Shady Grove this semester are welcome to join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and UMBC-Shady Grove staff for a virtual information session. We plan to discuss: F-1 Enrollment and Immigration Requirements F-1 Work Authorization Requirements Shady Grove Campus Resources Working with the ISSS Team Register

Virtual Study Abroad 101 Information Session

Virtual

UMBC's Education Abroad Office will be offering a special Virtual Study Abroad 101 Information Session specifically for UMBC-Shady Grove Students on Tuesday, February 7 at 1 p.m. The session will be offered online via Webex. Learn about some of the amazing destinations available to you as a student, UMBC's study abroad requirements, and the financial aid process! Register

Maryland BioNetworking Summit

The Universities at Shady Grove BSE 9631 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD, United States

Network with fellow biopharma, academic, and government professionals and learn about the rapidly-growing field of cell and gene therapy. Featuring keynote speaker Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Learn MORE AND Register Contact Mark Schenerman (mark01@umbc.edu) or Mike Tarlov (michael.tarlov@nist.gov) with any questions.

STEM Symposium: How to Get a Job in Biotech

Virtual

Join representatives from Amador Bioscience to discuss opportunities in the rapidly-growing biotech field in Maryland. Speakers will include an HR representative, a research lab director, and an alumna of UMBC’s TLST program. Learn More and Register

STEM Symposium: Trends in 3D Printing

Virtual

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is being used worldwide to fabricate parts in plastic, metals, chocolate, and even biological cells. Hear from local 3D-printing experts about how 3D printers are being used today and what is expected in the future. Learn how you can prepare for a career using 3D printing. Learn More and Register

STEM Symposium: Internships: Are they worth it? Where can I find one?

Virtual

What are some of the benefits of an internship? What will I learn? How do I prepare? And most importantly, where can I find one? Join a panel of computer science students who can tell you about their recent internship experiences: what they wish they had known before, how it has affected the way they […]

I/O Psychology Fall 2023 New Student Orientation

The Universities at Shady Grove

New Student Orientation is an opportunity for incoming graduate students to receive information and resources which allow them to make informed and appropriate academic plans, as well as acclimating them to the campus environment. Students will meet with faculty and staff, receive an overview of the program’s expectations, and have specific questions answered.

UMBC-Shady Grove Back-to-School Celebration

Building III, outside of the UMBC-Shady Grove Welcome Center, room 4159

Calling UMBC-Shady Grove Retrievers – we hope you are able to join us on Wednesday, July 12th or Wednesday, September 6th anytime between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. for our Back-to-School Celebration! We know you are busy preparing for the semester – that being said, we want to take pause and celebrate YOU! Visit with us […]

UMBC-Shady Grove Professional Programs Fall 2023 Orientation

New Student Orientation is an opportunity for incoming graduate students to receive information and resources which allow them to make informed and appropriate academic plans, as well as acclimating them to the campus environment. Students will meet with faculty and staff, receive an overview of the program's expectations, and have specific questions answered. Register