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Orientation Schedule

Click here to view the January Orientation schedule.

Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18th at 4:30 pm in the first floor of the Public Policy Building. For more information please refer to the Academic Essentials tab on this page or click here.

Visit the new PostDoctoral Affairs website!

Click here to browse our new site.

New Graduate Assistant Handbook for Fall 2011

Click here to download the Fall 2011 GA Handbook

PROMISE Events

Check out all the PROMISE events and more here.

Take the New Student Survey

As a new incoming graduate student, this is an important opportunity for you to be heard on issues related to graduate education, both in your program and in general.Please complete the UMBC Incoming Graduate Student Survey.

New IELTS Exam

In addition to the TOEFL exam, UMBC is accepting the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) tests. The minimum entrance level for students wishing to study at UMBC is 6.5. Graduate programs may require a higher score for study in their area. Consult your academic program’s Graduate Program Director for further information.