"Welcome to UMBC! I am delighted that you will be joining our exciting campus, where you will find a diverse and inquisitive community of learners. Orientation marks the beginning of one of the most important journeys of your life. I challenge you to take advantage of all that the University has to offer and allow yourself to be inspired!"

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III
President, UMBC

Your academic and social life begins this winter with the Orientation Program. The program includes Placement Testing, Course Selection Day and Welcome Week. The program is designed to help you meet students, prepare for your academic career at UMBC and learn more about student life on- and off-campus.