FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is myUMBC?

A web-based portal to various services and online community resources at UMBC. Use myUMBC to register for courses, view account balances, online bill payment, register for a parking permit, check university e-mail and check grades.

How do I create a myUMBC account?

Activating your account requires your date of birth and UMBC Campus ID (which you will receive from the Admissions Office).  Click here, then click on "Create my Account."

How do I submit a (RT) Help Ticket?

An (RT) Help Ticket is a web-based feature that allows students to request help through myUMBC.

Submit an (RT) Help Ticket for billing issues, computing/technology support, questions about your class schedule, grades, etc. Access UMBC's (RT) Help Ticket site and login with your myUMBC user name and password.

How are winter session tuition/fees determined?

Winter session tuition is equivalent to the part-time (per credit hour) tuition of the preceding fall semester. 

The only mandatory fees for winter session are the $20 winter session flat fee, and the $21 (per credit hour) auxiliary facilities fee - some courses may have additional fees (such as lab fees or materials fees), which are noted in the online Schedule of Classes (under Class Attributes).

Where do I direct questions about admissions, advising, registration, billing and financial aid?

Please see this list of contact information to get in touch with the appropriate departments.

Where can I eat on campus during winter session?

Dining options for Winter 2013 can be found here.