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.

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 […]

Undergraduate Preview Night: The Transfer Journey

In-Person

Want a preview of what life is like for our Retrievers? Join us to hear directly from a handful of our current students about their transfer stories and how they each led to UMBC-Shady Grove.

Ready to start your own Retriever journey? You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about transfer requirements, application deadlines, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.

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 […]

Funding Graduate School

Financial Wellness Event focusing on paying for Graduate School, USG Scholarships, and more! Presented by USG's CSEF. Register Today!

Psychology: Passion, Path, Plan

What is your passion? What are the options and possible paths to achieve your goals, and what is the best plan for you to make that happen? This workshop will […]

Crafting Your Personal Statement

Applying to graduate school often comes with one scary requirement: the personal statement. How do you tell your story in 500 - 700 words? This workshop will help you become […]

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.