• Peer advising - get answers to specific questions or inquiries you may have
• Student organization Information - learn about the 200+ organizations at UMBC and how to connect with their members.
• Student organization support - resources based on the needs of the specific organization
• Upcoming event information - find out the details of upcoming UMBC events
• Leadership resource library - contains resource files, books and videos on various topics
• An Office of Student Life connection - learn more about the many programs and services offered by the Office of Student Life and its staff.

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Student Organization Information
Student organizations are a vibrant and dynamic part of campus life at UMBC. Over 200 student organizations exist to date and range from cultural groups to academic groups and many things in between. Student organizations host many social and educational programs each semester that are open to any UMBC community member. Membership in a student organization can provide you with a network of friendship, a connection to campus services, a link to leadership opportunities and much more. Choosing to involve yourself in campus life is more than simply finding a group or activity of interest. Please take a moment to read the following titled Groups and You.

• View a listing of student organizations at UMBC- this list includes both undergraduate and graduate student organizations.
• Get contact information for student organizations online
• Visit the Student Involvement Center (Commons 2B24) to utilize the Student Organization Information Handbook that contains one page descriptions of each organization and includes contact information.
• Learn about student organization announcements and events by signing up for the student organization listproc named stuorgs. Click here to sign up.

Student Organization Support
The staff of the Student Involvement Center strives to support student organizations and their needs. The Center houses a wide variety of resources ready for use, but can also be a place where inquiries and questions are answered. The Involvement Peers are ready and available to work with specific needs voiced by student organizations visiting the Center.

Upcoming Event Information
Campus life at UMBC is full of events, activities, and programs available to the UMBC community. Getting connected to these events is made easy by using the following resources:

• The Web Calendar- find an event that interests you! You can search by event name or by date. Advertise your own event by clicking “Add an Event” on the webpage. Check it out at www.umbc.edu/calendar
• Events on AIM- find an event for the upcoming week at UMBCEvents on AOL Instant Messanger. To add your event, send an instant message to the Events screen name.
• Student Announcements- sign up to receive weekly emails about student events, career opportunities, and internship announcements.
• Find a co-sponsor for your event! The Student Involvement Center maintains a co-sponsorship directory where organizations can post an advertisement seeking co-sponsorship with interested organizations.

Leadership Resource Library
An array of leadership resources is available for use by students and student organizations. These resources include files by topic, books and videos. If you are looking for a specific topic that is not available, the Involvement Peers are prepared to help you research the topic and get the relevant information needed.

An Office of Student Life connection
Campus life encompasses a wide array of activities, organizations, events, and programs. It’s best to connect with a few key places and people so you can explore campus life and all that UMBC has to offer.

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