The first-year seminar is where your intellectual
life at UMBC can begin. You are invited to take seminar-style classes
from experienced scholars on diverse, thought-provoking topics.
These professors will foster a learning environment that nurtures
discussion and dialogue. We encourage you to take advance of this
wonderful opportunity.
Diane M. Lee
Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education
Learn Together
First-year seminars are limited to 20 first-year students per class.
The seminars are designed to create an active-learning environment
enriched by field work, original research, group projects or performance
as well as more traditional reading, writing and lecture formats.
The seminars fulfill General Foundation Requirements.
