Spring 2022 Shady Grove Professional Programs Open House

Virtual

Join us for our upcoming virtual Open House to explore how Shady Grove's professional programs can help you meet your goals, build your professional network, and equip you with the technical, leadership, and management skills that employers are looking for. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, gain information on financial aid and career opportunities, and find out why UMBC is the perfect place to expand your education.

How Software Skillsets Will Accelerate Your Data Science Work

Virtual

Do data scientists need to have software development skillsets? In this virtual talk, Eric Ma will argue that while software skillsets are not strictly necessary for doing great data science work, possessing and using those skillsets will greatly enhance your productivity as a data scientist. Register for the Data Science Speaker Series!

This is Grad School: What is it Really? Why Grad School?

Virtual

Do you want to go to grad school? Join us to discuss different graduate degree options and what graduate school is "really" like. The panel and discussion will answer questions about whether grad school is the right fit for you. Register Today!

Retrievers United: Relationships & Building Community

The Universities at Shady Grove

Grab a bite to eat and join the UMBC-Shady Grove Staff to engage in discussions and activities that help promote relationship building and being a part of the UMBC-Shady Grove Community. We will also reflect on barriers that could prevent community building and getting involved such as negative self-talk and imposter syndrome.

Professional Relationship Building and Networking with Faculty

Finding a Faculty Mentor is a valuable aid in determining what you want to do with your undergraduate degree—come learn how to build professional relationships with faculty to decide how best to approach graduate education. Register Today!

Social Work: Advanced Standing vs. Regular Admission

For Social Work students considering MSW Programs, please join us to learn more about the advanced standing option when applying to MSW Programs. We will review the path to the MSW though the two year and advanced standing process and make suggestions for you to consider as you work to complete your graduate school applications. […]

Grad School: Where and How do we Start?

Are you ready to apply to graduate school? Join us for a discussion to help you get organized as you prepare for the next chapter of your academic career. We will conclude the session with a brief overview of graduate programs offered at USG. Register Today!