Undergraduate Events

Whether you’re returning to campus for another semester, or coming for the first time, we are glad you are here! Get connected to the UMBC community by stopping by some of the many events offered during Welcome Retrievers!

Upcoming events:

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Build-A-Buddy!!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

August 29, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Join us for Build-A-Buddy and create your very own stuffed plushie. Choose your favorite plushie, stuff it, and decorate it with a custom Welcome, Retrievers! shirt. 
Little plushies in a row for a Build-A-Buddy event

Psychology Welcome Back

Location

Mathematics/Psychology : 322

Date & Time

September 2, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Description

Fall welcome event open to all new and returning undergraduate students. Perfect for those interested in learning more about the Psychology major and minor! myUMBC post: Welcome, Psychology...

Involvement Fest

Get Connected

Location

The Commons : North Lawn

Date & Time

September 2, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

Are you looking to get involved on campus? Involvement Fest is the perfect place to get started and to get connected to over 250+ student organizations, both Undergraduate and Graduate! Curious...
Large crowd of people browsing tables of different organizations. Folks from the organizations are talking to other students with poster displays and handouts