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It’s finally here – Winter Break! You worked hard this semester and it doesn’t go unrecognized. Now is the time to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation before the spring semester begins....
December 4, 2018
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2:38 PM
Don't wait until the end of the semester to check it out!
The Albin O. Kuhn (AOK) Library and Gallery is a prominent focal point on UMBC’s campus. With comfy chairs and study rooms, a coffee/snack shop and sweeping campus views (check out the 7th...
November 6, 2018
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7:37 AM
Your Link to Helpful Resources
Although you are officially a part of our #RetrieverNation, we understand that transfer students bring a whole set of experiences and needs for support in their transition to UMBC. Your voices...
October 31, 2018
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1:35 PM
Three Considerations for Beginning the Application Process
The prospect of graduate or professional school is an exciting one! As you begin the process of exploring programs of interest, and preparing to submit applications, here are three main points to...
October 23, 2018
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7:45 AM
Tips for Getting Over the Sophomore Slump
Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, Class of ‘19. The common stereotype of a middle child is exemplified in the sophomore year of college. It is the year where the school, the...
October 23, 2018
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7:40 AM
Planning to Graduate On-Time? The Degree Planner Can Help
Whether it is your first semester, or soon-to-be your last, how you intend to complete your degree is always on the mind. With our new Degree Planner tool, you can work with your advisor to answer...
October 17, 2018
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3:51 PM
Time Management is a Joke...Or is it?
Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, '19 You’ve been warned not to leave the 15-page research paper for the night before, or to start your homework two hours before it’s due. Yet,...
October 11, 2018
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12:50 PM
Prepare for Your Advising Meeting
Spring 2019 registration is right around the corner, and the process starts with connecting with your academic advisor. Your advisor is a vital member of your support team at UMBC. Often your...
October 9, 2018
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8:45 AM
Join us next week for the MAJOR Event!
Plain and simple, there is no one way, or right way, for a student to select a major. The process is unique to each student and many factors can influence the decision. At UMBC, we want to...
September 26, 2018
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12:48 PM
The end is in sight! If you've earned 90 or more academic credits, you received a message from the Registrar's Office informing you that you are eligible to apply for graduation. However,...
September 11, 2018
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2:05 PM