Graduate Events

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Graduate Assistant Orientation

Required: All new Graduate, Research & Teaching Assistants

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 104

Date & Time

August 20, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Description

Get ready for a successful appointment by joining us for the mandatory Graduate Assistant (GA) Orientation for all new GAs. This orientation will equip you with the key guidelines, policies, and...

Movie on Lawn

Location

The Quad

Date & Time

August 20, 2026, 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Description

Join the Resident Student Association for a movie night under the stars! Grab a blanket and some friends and head to the Quad.  There will be treats: popcorn, candy, and giveaways. Welcome back!

Retriever Fest

Location

Erickson Field : Tent

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Join the Vice President of Student Affairs and friends for this festive new student welcome tent.  If you are moving in this day, come take a break and grab a snack. If you want to connect with...

Graduate Student Welcome

Location

University Center : Ballroom

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Kick off your graduate journey at UMBC with an unforgettable celebration of community, connection, and new beginnings! Throughout the day you'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow...
Group of students holding waiting in line at a graduate school event with tote bags that say UMBC graduate school.

First Night

UMBC Cyberpunk edition

Location

The Commons

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 8:00 pm – 12:00 am

Description

It's your first official night as a Retriever!  Join the Student Events Board (seb) for First Night: UMBC Cyberpunk edition for free swag, food, bingo prizes, and tons of other activities in The...

Glow Party

Location

Erickson Field : Tent

Date & Time

August 22, 2026, 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Join us after the Taste of UMBC for a DJ dance party under the big tent on Erickson Field!  Glow sticks and good vibes for everyone!
UMBC students celebrating with glow sticks on Erickson Field.

Convocation

Welcoming our new students to UMBC

Location

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Date & Time

August 23, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

We look forward to welcoming our incoming students to a new academic year and introducing them to UMBC’s traditions. This celebration brings faculty, staff, and students together for the formal...
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