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
25

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...

Aug
25

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...

Aug
25

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...

Aug
25

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...

Aug
25

Woolie Class Tours

Location

On Campus

Date

August 25, 2025 (All Day Event)

Description

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...

Aug
24

The Commons Takeover

Location

The Commons

Date & Time

August 24, 2025, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

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...

Aug
24

Community Art Project

Location

The Commons : 2nd Floor, Student Org Space

Date & Time

August 24, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

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...