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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Aug
28

Location

On Campus : Various Locations

Date & Time

August 28, 2025, 8:00 am4:00 pm

Description

If you need assistance locating a building, office, faculty, staff member, or a friend on campus, stop by one of our information tables. These tables will be located at three different sites: in...

Aug
28

Location

Retriever Soccer Park

Date & Time

August 28, 2025, 7:00 pm9:00 pm

Description

Cheer on your new home team and help set an all time attendance record at the Women’s Soccer game versus Longwood. The first 500 students will receive a UMBC replica soccer jersey while supplies...
Two women's UMBC soccer players playing soccer.

Aug
29

Location

On Campus : Various Locations

Date & Time

August 29, 2025, 9:00 am1:00 pm

Description

If you need assistance locating a building, office, faculty, staff member, or a friend on campus, stop by one of our information tables. These tables will be located at three different sites: in...

Aug
29

Location

University Center : 214

Date & Time

August 29, 2025, 12:00 pm2:00 pm

Description

Please join us in the newsroom to learn more about our three student-run media groups: The Retriever (print and digital newspaper), WMBC (internet radio), and Bartleby (print creative arts journal).

Aug
30

Location

The Commons : Skylight Room

Date & Time

August 30, 2025, 7:30 pm9:00 pm

Description

Unwind with new friends as you enjoy refreshments and follow guided painting instructions hosted by (seb) to create your own masterpiece—no experience needed. Whether you’re an artist at heart or...

Sep
1

Location

Retriever Soccer Park

Date & Time

September 1, 2025, 5:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

This one’s for the kids! Bring your siblings, cousins, or other kids under 12 ($7) to the game.  The first 200 kids 12 and under will receive a free mystery prize from the Sports Marketing...