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 […]

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.

Retriever for a Day

In-Person

Follow in the paw prints of a Retriever and find out what it’s really like to be an undergraduate student at UMBC-Shady Grove at Retriever for a Day!  This flexible event will allow you to come when you can and leave when you must. Customize your visit by attending the sessions that resonate with you, […]

Virtual App Bash Appointments

Virtual

Are you planning to transfer to UMBC-Shady Grove for Spring 2023? Do you need guidance completing and submitting the Common Application prior to UMBC’s application deadline of December 1? Sign up for a virtual “App Bash” appointment to receive one-on-one assistance completing the application process and information about your next steps. Join us for an […]

Virtual App Bash Appointments

Virtual

Are you planning to transfer to UMBC-Shady Grove for Spring 2023? Do you need guidance completing and submitting the Common Application prior to UMBC’s application deadline of December 1? Sign up for a virtual “App Bash” appointment to receive one-on-one assistance completing the application process and information about your next steps. Join us for an […]

STEM Ready Information Session

Virtual

  Thank you for your interest in the STEM Ready Pathways program. STEM Ready is a partnership between MCPS, Montgomery College, The Universities at Shady Grove, and UMBC. MCPS high school students and family members are encouraged to join us during one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more. We will be hosting our […]

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.