Get Involved with Student Orgs

The Biotech Club is a group of graduate and undergraduate students who collaborate on learning, professional development, and community engagement opportunities in biotechnology. Expand your network and help foster a commitment to innovation, ethical practices, and the advancement of life sciences at USG. Learn more.

The UMBC Graduate Cybersecurity Association at USG promotes the study of cybersecurity and raises cybersecurity awareness and knowledge in the community through panel discussions, conferences, and cyber competitions.

The History Student Association (HSA) is for students who are passionate about history. Our group focuses on approaching issues, current and past, from a historical perspective. Whether your interest is cultural history, intellectual history, scientific history, political history, or any other form of history from any time period, we want you as a part of our group! We aim to provide students with a respectful, open, and academic atmosphere as we discuss the issues that interest us. We hope to hold debates, round-table discussions, field trips, and more for students throughout the semester. To learn more, email HSA.USG@gmail.com.

The UMBC Psychology Student Association (PSA) at USG is a student organization which includes both psychology majors and students with interests in the psychological field. Throughout the semester we engage in various service and social events as well as study groups and speaking engagements. In the past, we have worked with the Boys & Girls Club of America, For 3 Sisters, and various community and charity events. To learn more contact psashadygrove@umbc.edu.

The UMBC Social Work Student Association (SWSA) is an organization designed to involve students into the community and volunteer their time and energy. Throughout the school year, we hold several events/fundraisers, organize groups of volunteers for needs throughout the holiday seasons, and host a large fundraiser event to benefit an organization of our choice. This is beneficial to students who are interested in learning about their communities and their multiple needs. It is a great way to increase professional development while taking classes and it is a great resume builder. To learn more, email swsa-usg@umbc.edu.

As current UMBC-Shady Grove students, Peer Advisory Team (PAT) members serve as a critical point of contact in the successful and seamless transition of new students transferring to UMBC-Shady Grove from other institutions. PAT members undergo extensive leadership development and work closely with UMBC-Shady Grove administrative staff, faculty, and fellow current students to reach out, serve, and create meaningful connections with prospective students through a variety of formal and informal recruitment and retention events. To learn more, email Abigail Granger at abigail3@umbc.edu.