UMBC Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session

Virtual

Current UMBC undergraduates: as you begin to think ahead to graduation, you may be considering whether graduate school is in your near future. To help you get a jump-start on their master’s degree, UMBC offers an accelerated program so that students can double-count credits in their last two years of undergrad towards both their bachelor’s […]

UMBC-Shady Grove Priority App Bash

Virtual

If you’re planning to transfer to UMBC-Shady Grove, join us for a virtual App Bash appointment to get one-on-one support during the undergraduate application process. Don’t wait! The priority deadline to submit your Common Application to UMBC for fall 2024 admission is March 1. Book an Appointment

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 have 4 virtual information sessions […]

Grad School Prep Series: Preparing for Graduate School Entrance Exams

Virtual

Graduate programs often require difficult standardized tests (e.g. GRE, LSAT, MCAT) that can be daunting to approach. Don’t worry--we will help you build strategies for successful test taking. This workshop will focus on universal strategies to help you game plan for a variety of graduate tests. RSVP

Virtual App Bash

Virtual App Bash

Virtual

If you’re planning to transfer to UMBC-Shady Grove, join us for a virtual App Bash appointment to get one-on-one help with the application process. Don’t wait! The deadline to submit your Common Application to UMBC for spring 2024 admission is December 1. Make an Appointment

STEM Symposium: Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

Virtual

Learn how to make the most of your conversations with generative AI tools like ChatGPT through tone, style, and personas—and learn about hallucinations. Explore what experts mean when they say, “you will not lose your job to AI, you’ll lose your job to someone who knows how to use AI.” Learn More and Register

Virtual App Bash

Virtual App Bash

Virtual

If you’re planning to transfer to UMBC-Shady Grove, join us for a virtual App Bash appointment to get one-on-one help with the application process. Don’t wait! The deadline to submit your Common Application to UMBC for spring 2024 admission is December 1. Make an Appointment

UMBC-Shady Grove Graduate Faculty Q&A

Virtual

UMBC-Shady Grove’s Professional Programs offer pathways to a graduate certificate or master’s degree. Our upcoming virtual Q&A will include an overview from faculty in each program regarding their professional background and training, research interests, and their passion for the field and instruction, followed by the opportunity to ask questions regarding program content, opportunities related to academic […]

Grad School Prep Series: Crafting Your Personal Statement

Virtual

Applying to graduate school often comes with one scary requirement: the personal statement. How do you tell your story in 500-750 words? This workshop will help you become a better advocate for yourself with simple tips for descriptive, powerful writing. RSVP

Maryland BioNetworking Summit at UMBC-Shady Grove

Virtual

Network and socialize with fellow biopharma, academic, and government professionals at our Maryland BioNetworking Summit—a bioscience-focused series designed to highlight our area’s unique life science ecosystem and to promote interactions between its diverse stakeholders. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Raghavan Venkat, Senior Vice President, R&D at AstraZeneca. Learn More and Register

Grad School Prep Series: Where and How Do We Start?

Virtual

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 will conclude the session with a brief overview of graduate programs offered at USG. RSVP

Psychology: Passion, Path, Plan – Grad School Prep Workshop

Virtual

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 help get you started thinking about this process as you consider the ways to achieve your best future. Led by Dr. Diane Alonso, Psychology Program […]