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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.
Welcome
Faculty, staff and students join the Assistant Provost in welcoming
our newest members of the UMBC community.
TRAN 101: Making
the Transition
Collegiate life brings new academic opportunities, challenges,
and experiences. Join the Vice Provost in a candid discussion
on important transitional issues and adjustments to university
academic life. Core Requirement.
FAML 101: Getting
Connected
Family is key to our students’ success. Members of the
UMBC Parents Association highlight the various opportunities
to get involved and stay connected to the campus community. Note: Repeatable
for credit.
LIFE 101: Balancing It All
Balancing school, work, and family can be challenging. Orientation
Staff provides perspective on the supporting role of family in
student’s academic success. Join other family members to
share strategies for balancing it all. Prerequisite: TRAN
101.
SERV 101: At
Your Service: Student and Campus Resources
Where to go for what? From residence life and dining services
to athletics and health services, this session is your one-stop
shop. Also listed as Resource 101.
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;
purchase your Build-A-Retriever Workshop coupon; visit our Albin
O. Kuhn Library’s numerous exhibits and special collections.
Electives: Special
Topics in Community Living (Choose One):
SPEC 299A: 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 Degree Navigation. Note:
See listings for FYS options for Fall 2006.
SPEC 299B: Healthy Living and Wellness
Nurturing the whole student…mind, body, and spirit; health
educators provide helpful tips in promoting a healthy collegiate
lifestyle. Corequisite:Life 101.
SPEC 299C: Billing,
Payment, and Finance Options
Bursar and Financial Aid staffs share helpful information about
billing, payment and financing options including payment plans
and loans. Meets field experience and/or practicum requirement.
Electives: Special
Topics (Choose One):
SPEC 399A: UMBC and Beyond
Little Italy, Fells Point, and the Inner Harbor are just a few
of the local attractions that offer dining, shopping, and entertainment…all
are just minutes away from campus! Take an armchair tour with
the experts and explore the richness of the social and cultural
life in Baltimore. This session hosted by the Baltimore Collegetown
Network. May be completed as an independent study.
SPEC 399B: Students’ Perspectives
An inside look at life on campus through the eyes of students.
Senior OPAs share their stories and lessons learned. Note:
Highly recommended for those who “want to know.”
SPEC 399C: Billing, Payment, and
Finance Options
Bursar and Financial Aid staffs share helpful information about
billing, payment and financing options including payment plans
and loans. Meets field experience and/or practicum requirement.
Family Fun and
Frenzy
Retriever-fever is in the air! Join fellow parents in this fun,
interactive, and creative workshop guaranteed to electrify your
dawg pride! Please be sure to purchase your Build-A-Retriever
coupon in the UMBC Bookstore. Corequisite: UMBC spirit and
pride!
Retriever Roundup
TIPS for navigating
Course Selection Day:
- Build-A-Retriever Workshop –
Stop in the Bookstore to purchase your coupon and join us for
this exciting family adventure. Tickets must be purchased
by 3:00 p.m.
- Stop in the UMBC Bookstore for
great deals on UMBC gear. Discount coupons are included in
your packet.
- Too many options? Consider
the “divide and conquer” approach
or ask one of our Orientation staff members for assistance in
selecting options and maximizing your day.
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