Spring 2009 Orientation
Making Your Transition to UMBC | Life at UMBC | Campus MapWelcome to UMBC! We are very pleased that you have chosen to pursue your graduate studies here. This orientation web site 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 home page 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.Associate Dean of the Graduate School
Download Orientation E-Binder in PowerPoint presentation. (Coming later)
| LH | Lecture Hall |
|---|---|
| E | Engineering Building |
| UC | University Center |
| PUP | Public Policy |
| ACIV | Academic IV |
You can find campus maps here: http://www.umbc.edu/aboutumbc/campusmap/
Orientation for All New Graduate Students
| Date | Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2009 | 4:30 PM | TBA | Orientation for all New Graduate Students |
All new graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend orientation. If you cannot attend one of the New Graduate Student Orientations, you will be responsible for getting information about the material covered at orientation. There is a $75 fee associated with these events, and new students are automatically billed this fee whether or not you attend.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are accepting our offer of admission and plan to enroll this next term, it is essential that you notify the Office of Graduate Admissions so that you will be eligible to secure a student ID card.