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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Lunch on your own

Location

The Commons

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

The campus dining hall, True Grit’s is open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. to students. Various retail dining locations in The Commons will be open throughout the day (refer to the Opening Week Dining Hours...

UMBC New Retriever Photo

Location

The Commons : North Lawn

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Description

Join fellow new students in creating the UMBC New Retriever photo. This is where you get your official Welcome, Retrievers! shirt. Undergraduate students should meet with their Woolies at 10...
students in yellows spelling out UMBC

Men’s Soccer Game

Location

Retriever Soccer Park

Date & Time

August 25, 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Cheer on your new home team and help set an all-time attendance record at Men’s Soccer versus Howard University. Students will receive a UMBC spirit giveaway while supplies last! Please have your...
UMBC Men's soccer player kicking a ball at a night game with UMBC student fans in the background

What’s in your Academic Toolkit? and Academic Resource Fair

College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT)

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

August 25, 2025, 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Description

These sessions are designed to be a jump start to your undergraduate career as a successful UMBC student! You will hear from the dean of your college, along with current faculty and students about...

What’s in your Academic Toolkit? and Academic Resource Fair

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS)

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

August 25, 2025, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

Description

These sessions are designed to be a jump start to your undergraduate career as a successful UMBC student! You will hear from the dean of your college, along with current faculty and students about...

Lunch on your own

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

August 25, 2025, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

The campus dining hall, True Grit’s and various retail dining locations in The Commons will be open. (Refer to the Opening Weekend Hours guide for details and hours.) Make sure to bring your UMBC...

What’s in your Academic Toolkit? and Academic Resource Fair

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS)

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

August 25, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Description

These sessions are designed to be a jump start to your undergraduate career as a successful UMBC student! You will hear from the dean of your college, along with current faculty and students about...