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.

Shady Grove Professional Programs Open House

Virtual

Join us for our upcoming virtual Open House to explore how our 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.

UMBC-Shady Grove Professional Programs Alumni Panel

Join us for an evening with UMBC-Shady Grove Professional Program graduates who are doing incredible things in their fields. You'll hear directly from our alumni about why they chose UMBC-Shady Grove and how their degree helped them to achieve their goals. You can also ask questions and gain insight into opportunities our alumni benefitted from […]

First-Generation Students, Staff, and Faculty Panel

Virtual

Calling all First-Gen Retrievers! Join UMBC’s first-generation faculty, staff, and students for a panelist discussion on what it means to be the first in their families to attend college. Our panelists will share their experiences with navigating through their academic, professional, and personal lives as first-gen students and professionals.

USG Undergraduate and Graduate Open House

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

The Universities at Shady Grove is hosting an Open House for all universities and programs. This event will be beneficial for students who are currently in high school, community college, or at another four-year institution, or who are looking to return to school after a hiatus. It is also designed for those who are considering […]

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

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.

Biotechnology M.P.S. Prospective International Student Information Session

Virtual

If you are an international student interested in applying for the Biotechnology master's program at UMBC at The Universities at Shady Grove, join us for a virtual information session co-hosted by the Office of Professional Programs and UMBC's International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).