Incoming UMBC Students

UMBC summer session gives incoming freshmen the opportunity to get familiar with the campus. Learn from top-rated faculty, adapt to college life and meet new people, while you get a jump on your studies by taking a few courses this summer.

Admissions

• Students already admitted for fall 2012 are eligible to attend summer session.
• Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to change the semester start date.
• Academic Advising is highly recommended.

Registration

• Register for courses starting March 26 by accessing the online Schedule of Classes through myUMBC.
• How to search the schedule of classes (pdf)
• How to search the schedule of classes (video)

Check List

• Change semester start date
• Activate myUMBC account    (What is myUMBC??)
• Register for courses
• Get a parking permit
• Obtain a campus card (student ID)
• Pay student bill
• Purchase textbooks
• Verify class location and meeting times
• How to check final grades

Opportunities for Incoming Students

Collegiate Success Institute Summer Bridge Program is a six week program where students take courses designed to offer a head start on earning college credit and in introduction into life at UMBC.

First Year Seminars are small group experiences (20 students max) designed to create an active-learning environment enriched by field work, original research and group projects or performances as well as more traditional reading, writing and lecture formats.