Retriever for a Day!

Retriever for a Day was last held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. At The Universities at Shady Grove.

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.

Retriever for a Day will be held in person at The Universities at Shady Grove. This flexible event will allow you to discover life as a UMBC-Shady Grove student. Come when you can and leave when you must—throughout the event, you will have the opportunity to:

Hear micro-talks from faculty members in programs that interest you
Review prerequisite recommendations and coursework within your intended major
Gain information about the application process and funding your education
Learn more about UMBC-Shady Grove student resources
Go on a USG campus tour

Guests are welcome!

Any time from 5 - 7 p.m.

Student-led tours of USG departing from the BSE lobby every 30 minutes until 6:30 p.m.
UMBC-Shady Grove resource fair

Choose Your Session: 5 - 5:25 p.m.

Pre-Retriever (RM 1113) – Before you become a Retriever at USG, you may have some questions: What courses will transfer? How do you apply to UMBC-Shady Grove? If you find yourself asking these questions, then this session is for you! Led by Jesse Muse, Coordinator of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success.
Degree Planning and Planning for Future You (RM 1119) – Interested in knowing what classes you will enroll in once you join UMBC-Shady Grove? Then join this session! Led by Abby Granger, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention.

Choose Your Micro-Talk: 5:30 - 5:55 p.m.

History & Social Work (RM 1113)
Political Science & Psychology (RM 1119)
Computer Science & Mechanical Engineering (RM 1103)
Translational Life Science Technology (RM 3326)

Choose Your Session: 6 - 6:25 p.m.

Pre-Retriever (RM 1113) – Before you become a Retriever at USG, you may have some questions: What courses will transfer? How do you apply to UMBC-Shady Grove? If you find yourself asking these questions, then this session is for you! Led by Jesse Muse, Coordinator of Undergraduate Retention and Student Success.
Degree Planning and Planning for Future You (RM 1119) – Interested in knowing what classes you will enroll in once you join UMBC-Shady Grove? Then join this session! Led by Abby Granger, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention.

Choose Your Micro-Talk: 6:30 - 6:55 p.m.

History & Social Work (RM 1113)
Political Science & Psychology (RM 1119)
Computer Science & Mechanical Engineering (RM 1103)
Translational Life Science Technology (RM 3326)

Computer Science - How to Count Like a Martian

Jeannette Kartchner
Computer Science Associate Program Director

History - Evil and Evolution: The Scopes Trial in American History

Dr. Andrew Nolan
History Program Director

Mechanical Engineering - How Things Fly

Dr. Charles Eggleton
Mechanical Engineering Program Director

Political Science - Local News and Democratic Governance: Challenges and Solutions

Dr. Sunil Dasgupta
Political Science Program Director

Psychology - What Do You Know?

photo of diane alonso Dr. Diane Alonso
Psychology Program Director

Social Work - Empathy: Cultivating What Lies Within

Dr. Katie Morris, LCSW-C
Social Work Program Director

TLST - The Drug Discovery Process

Dr. Elizabeth Friar
Translational Life Science Technology Program Director

Attendees should plan to park in Traville Gateway Garage (in the gated area) for best access to the USG campus—see our event assistance page for additional details.

UMBC-Shady Grove is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. If you are in need of any accommodations or other assistance, please contact us at shadygrove@umbc.edu as soon as possible and provide the name and date of the event(s) you are planning to attend.

Unable to attend? View our full Calendar of Events for more opportunities to connect with us and learn about our programs!

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