Getting Started at UMBC
Welcome to UMBC! We are very pleased that you have chosen to pursue your graduate studies here. This orientation website provides much of the information you need to get acclimated to our university community. I encourage you to attend the orientation events offered by the Graduate School and your department since there is so much more that can be learned through personal interactions.
The UMBC Graduate School is committed to your success. Our site has a wealth of information that will help guide you through your graduate program to your degree goals. Please contact us if you have any questions about getting started or at any time throughout your tenure at UMBC.
Janet C. Rutledge, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School
You can find campus maps here: http://about.umbc.edu/visitors-guide/campus-map/
Orientation Information
Much of the information you need is covered during the orientation programs held for new graduate students. If you miss these events, you are responsible for following through on Post Orientation next steps. Please review the schedule for orientation by clicking here.
Orientation is free. Please register here and choose the sessions you'd like to attend.
FALL SEMESTER
Orientation programs are offered each August for graduate students entering UMBC in the fall semester. Many departments/programs sponsor an orientation for new students, and these are usually held prior to the first week of classes.
The Office of International Education Services also sponsors a separate orientation for new international students.
Fall orientation will be held Thursday, August 15, 2013.
ONLINE ORIENTATION
For those who were not able to attend orientation in person on August 15th, please check back here for an online version which will be posted after August 15.
Throughout the year several workshops (Success Seminars) are offered to enhance academic and professional success.