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8:00 a.m.
Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Join us for a light breakfast and meet our Orientation Peer Advisors
(OPAs) – your resource and guide to navigating academic life
at UMBC.
8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Faculty, staff and students join the Assistant Provost in welcoming
our newest members of the UMBC community.
9:00 a.m.
TRAN 101: Making
the Transition
Collegiate life brings new academic opportunities, challenges and
experiences. Join the Dean of Undergraduate Education Assistant
Provost for Enrollment Management in a candid discussion on important
transitional issues and adjustments to academic life.
9:45 a.m.
LIFE 101: Looking Back, Moving Forward
A fun and interactive session on the family dynamics during the
college years. Put your seatbelts on for this lively discussion. Ready,
set, go!
10:30 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
SERV 101: At Your
Service: Student and Campus Resources
Where to go for what? From residence life and dining services
to health services, this session is your one-stop shop as the Vice
President for Student Affairs facilitates this interactive panel
discussion.
11:45 a.m.
TOUR 101: Campus and Residential Tour (optional)
See for yourself what all the rave is about! Visit the hot spots
that students frequent throughout their undergraduate experience.
Chew,
Chat and Connect….
Enjoy lunch in the Commons or the Resident Dining Hall; check out
the Bookstore for great deals on computers and UMBC gear; visit
our Albin O. Kuhn Library’s numerous exhibits and special
collections.
1:30 p.m.
Electives: Special
Topics (Choose One):
SPEC 299A: Financing Your
Education
Bursar and Financial Aid staffs share helpful information about
billing, payment and financing
Options including payment plans, online payment options, and loans.
SPEC 299B: Beyond the Classroom
Life on campus is full of opportunities for your student. Staff
from the Division of Student Affairs share how a partnership with
you can assist in your student’s success. Learn about
the various campus resources and activities for students.
2:30 p.m.
Electives:
Special Topics (Choose One):
SPEC 399A: Understanding a Liberal
Arts Education
UMBC takes pride in its strong liberal arts tradition. Academic
advisors will discuss the value of a liberal arts education and
the significance of the general education requirements. Learn
more about important advising tools like myUMBC and MAP:
My Academic Profile.
SPEC 399B: Healthy Living and Wellness
Nurturing the whole student…mind, body, and spirit. Before
you prepare the care packet, our Health Educators provide helpful
tips in promoting a healthy collegiate lifestyle.
3:15 p.m.
SPEC 499: Students' Perspectives
An inside look at life on campus through the eyes of students. Our
OPAs share their stories and lessons learned.
4:00 p.m.
Retriever R &
R
Retriever-fever is in the air! Unwind, relax, play games and trivia
as well as meet True Grit, the UMBC mascot. Please be sure to purchase
your Build-A-Retriever coupon in the UMBC Bookstore. Light refreshments
will be served.
4:30 p.m.
Retriever Roundup
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