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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Oct
5

Homecoming Bonfire

Kick off Homecoming 2025 with a campus favorite!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

October 5, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Kick off Homecoming with a campus favorite - the bonfire! Come out to Erickson Field for give aways and UMBC spirit. The bonfire will be lit around 6:45 p.m. This is a free and family-friendly...
People standing around a bonfire at night on Erickson Field at UMBC

Oct
6

Homecoming Hype

Get ready for Homecoming 2025!!

Location

The Commons : Terrace

Date & Time

October 6, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

(seb) can't wait to get student's hyped for Homecoming 2025!  Bring your ID to receive the official 2025 Homecoming shirt (plus all the other surprises we have in store for you). While supplies...
UMBC Dance Team with black and gold pom-poms raise their arms and cheer on UMBC campus.

Oct
8

Staff and Faculty Social

This is the only staff and faculty EXCLUSIVE event!

Location

The Commons : Skylight Room

Date & Time

October 8, 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

This is the only staff and faculty exclusive homecoming event!  Come socialize with some colleagues and enjoy some tasty appetizers. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. RSVP via myUMBC.
Three UMBC staff standing around a cocktail table wearing black and gold at the UMBC Homecoming faculty and staff social.

Oct
9

GRIT-X

Location

Fine Arts : Recital Hall

Date & Time

October 9, 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

We invite you to listen and learn as some of UMBC’s most intriguing faculty and alumni minds enlighten us. After the talks, enjoy a post-event reception  with featured speakers.  Stay tuned...
UMBC's Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy student researchers leading a demonstration of their autonomous robots.