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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Playfair w/ Fireworks 

Required for ALL new students!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 8:00 pm10:00 pm

Description

Welcome to UMBC! We invite you to join us for Playfair, a high energy session sure to help you get moving and meet your new peers! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and your UMBC Orientation...

Dinner with Woolie Group

Directly following your RA and Woolie Floor Meeting!

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 6:00 pm8:00 pm

Description

To avoid long lines, please stagger your arrival time based on the schedule below: Commuters meet in Commuter Lounge for Pizza-5:00 p.m. Dinner Chesapeake, Susquehanna, and Erickson...

Pizza In the Lounge

Freshman Commuter Students are Welcome!

Location

The Commons : OCSS Lounge

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 5:00 pm6:30 pm

Description

After a day of fun at the Freshman Commuter Retreat, join us for Pizza in the OCSS Lounge. Here you’ll be able to recap the day and prepare for Playfair!!

Meet your RA and Woolie

Required for ALL new residential students!

Location

On Campus : Your Floor Lounge

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 4:45 pm6:00 pm

Description

Meet your Resident Assistant and your Welcome Week Leaders (Woolies) and get the lay of the land for the next week. This time is important to connect to your Welcome Week experience. REQUIRED FOR...

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 4:00 pm4:30 pm

Description

We encourage all new students and their families to join us for the welcome week kick off and wrap up of freshman Move-In Day with greetings from the Vice President of Student Affairs and current...