Transfer Welcome Day

Join other UMBC students, community college ambassadors, and Transfer Student Network mentors for an engaging experience to help you prepare for your UMBC journey.

All new transfer students are invited to attend. Staff and students will provide important information about classes and transfer credits.  Lunch will be provided, then students will get a chance to do a fun team-building event at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.  The day ends at 5 pm back on campus.  All expenses are covered for this event.  Transfer Welcome Day will feature an opportunity to meet other new transfer students and talk with Transfer Student Network peer mentors. Transfer Welcome Day will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

Transportation and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required here.

 

 

We encourage you to view upcoming events in Off-Campus Student Services by visiting their myumbc page here.

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Feb
3

Social Media Challenge

Follow us for a chance to win!

Location

Online

Date

February 3, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

Follow OCSS on Instagram at umbc_offcampus, comment the name of where you transferred from on our Thursday post, and we will pick one lucky winner from the comment section to win a $50 gift card...

Feb
2

Map Your Future

and thrive as a transfer!

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 2, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Being a transfer can be tricky, but with proper planning, you can make the most of your time at UMBC! Join us as we walk you through how to thrive as a transfer student, and leave with a success...

Feb
1

OCSS Student Panel

Have questions? We have answers!

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 1, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Have any lingering questions as a new transfer or commuter student? Looking for ways to meet other students? Come learn about Off-Campus Student Services and listen to our panel of experts talk...

Feb
1

Good Morning Commuters

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

February 1, 2022, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Description

Good Morning Commuters (GMC) happens every Tuesday morning, from 8:30am to 10:00am, for breakfast. It's complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card. Here you can meet new people, express commuter...

Jan
31

Game Hour with TSN Leaders

Welcome to Retriever Nation!

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 31, 2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Come meet your Transfer Student Network Leaders and fellow transfer students! We’ll be playing online games like Pictionary and offering up some tips on how to be a successful transfer student at...

Dec
14

Pajama Day at OCSS

Come study for exams with us in style!

Location

The Commons : OCSS Lobby

Date

December 14, 2021 (All Day Event)

Description

Come to OCSS Lobby ( The Commuter Lounge) for snacks, coffee, tea and treats to help power you through your study day.  PJs are welcome and encouraged! 

Dec
10

Home for the Holidays

Retriever Essentials invites you to a FREE community dinner!

Location

Off Campus : OCA Mocha

Date & Time

December 10, 2021, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Description

Join Retriever Essentials for our annual Home for the Holidays Event! Enjoy a holiday meal off-campus, to connect with our UMBC community! The Retriever Essentials team will bring food to serve to...