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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Information Tables

Location

On Campus : Various Locations

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 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...

Community Cookout

Location

The Quad

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Enjoy a delicious cookout heading into the new academic year! Other food options will be closed during this time, so students that have a meal plan should come to this event for dinner service.
Students carrying letters made up of balloons spelling UMBC

Convocation

Location

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Convocation marks the beginning of your UMBC career. Join students, faculty, and staff as you are officially welcomed to UMBC by President Valerie Sheares Ashby, and others. All new undergraduate...
UMBC President and Provost standing on a staff behind podiums in their regalia with the UMBC seal on a backdrop behind them.