Events

There’s so much to do at UMBC! Activities are planned on every night of the week and on weekends, too! UMBC is home to a wide array of fun events for all students, not to mention the diverse selection of events and meetings constantly in progress from many student organizations. In addition, the UMBC community has so much to offer its students — lectures, concerts, visual arts programs, athletic events, recreation and leisure activities, performing arts events, community celebrations – the choices never really end!

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Getting involved in what really excites you will shape your UMBC experience tremendously – branch out and try something new!

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Graduate Assistant Orientation

Required: All new Graduate, Research & Teaching Assistants

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 104

Date & Time

August 20, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Description

Get ready for a successful appointment by joining us for the mandatory Graduate Assistant (GA) Orientation for all new GAs. This orientation will equip you with the key guidelines, policies, and...
Two graduate students standing on a stair inside the Life Sciences Building at UMBC.

Retriever Fest

Location

Erickson Field : Tent

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Join the Vice President of Student Affairs and friends for this festive new student welcome tent.  If you are moving in this day, come take a break and grab a snack. If you want to connect with...
Two UMBC staff at a table outside on campus, sharing resources about the Academic Success Center.