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:
On Campus
August 25, 2025
(All Day Event)
Join Woolies to walk your class schedule and learn about the ins and outs of navigating campus, stop by some of the best spots to study, and take a selfie with True Grit. All new undergraduate...
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for Woolie Class Tours
The Commons
August 24, 2025,
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Get excited for the (seb) Commons Takeover. (seb) is converting The Commons into an enchanted forest! Be ready to explore all of the magical nooks and crannies and enjoy fantastic activities...
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for The Commons Takeover
True Grit's
August 24, 2025,
4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
To avoid long lines, please meet up with your Woolie group at the time and location your Woolie designates. Make sure to bring your UMBC Campus ID to use your meal plan!
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for Dinner with Woolie Group
The Commons : 2nd Floor, Student Org Space
August 24, 2025,
1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Join us for a collaborative community art project where we’ll explore how our intersecting identities connect us in powerful ways. Through creative expression, we’ll join our unique stories...
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for Community Art Project
True Grit's
August 24, 2025,
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
To avoid long lines, please meet up with your Woolie group at the time and location your Woolie designates. Make sure to bring your UMBC Campus ID to use your meal plan!
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for Lunch with Woolie Group
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
August 24, 2025,
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Becoming a Retriever is about starting your academic journey, building community, and getting introduced to UMBC values. As a part of the Retriever community, we value inclusive excellence,...
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for Your Story Belongs Here
On Campus
August 24, 2025
(All Day Event)
This is your time to spend with your Woolie small group! Enjoy ice breakers, learn the UMBC Fight Song, and connect with your fellow Retrievers. All new undergraduate students are expected to...
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for Woolie Small Groups
Erickson Field
August 23, 2025,
8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Kick off the year with this Welcome, Retrievers! tradition Meet up with your Woolie and head to Erickson Field for a night of fun and games! Playfair is a staple of Welcome,Retrievers! at UMBC....
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for Playfair, Fireworks & Dance Party
On Campus
August 23, 2025,
7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Attention all Residential Students! Meet your Resident Assistant and your Welcome, Retrievers! Leaders (Woolies). They will help you get the lay of the land for the next week. This time is...
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for Meet your RA and Woolie
True Grit's : & The Commons
August 23, 2025,
4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: True Grit’s Dining Hall & The Commons To avoid long lines, please meet up with your Woolie group at the time and location your Woolie designates.
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for Dinner with Woolie Group
