Hello graduates!

This is a reminder that the deadline to participate in the Winter Commencement Ceremony is quickly approaching. In-person and virtual participants must register by Monday, November 27. We are not able to extend the deadline if you miss it.

Please register using the unique registration link sent to your UMBC email. 

In-Person Participants: Graduates participating in-person must purchase regalia through the UMBC Bookstore by November 27. GradPasses will be released on December 1. 

Virtual Participants: You may upload a photograph for your slide, which will be shown during the ceremony. You will not be required to order a cap and gown. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not wish for your name to appear in the printed and digital program, you must email commencement@umbc.edu by Wednesday, November 15.

Regards, 

Happy National Voter Registration Day! UMBC has a goal of 100% student voter participation and a history of excellent turnout. If you are eligible to do so, please take a few minutes today to register to vote or update your registration using the links below.

The Maryland primary election will take place on May 14, 2024, with early voting available starting May 2, 2024. The last day to register to vote before the primary election is April 23, 2024.

Feel free to reach out to UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life with questions: civiclife@umbc.edu.

Those who park on campus without a valid permit will be issued a citation.

Dear Students,

UMBC virtual parking permits are now available for all new and returning students. All students are required to activate a new virtual on-campus parking permit each August. (Note: Please do not sign up for a visitor account; UMBC does not issue parking permits for visitors.)

New Students: Please go to the UMBC Parking Services Portal, register your vehicle(s), and activate your virtual permit.

Returning Students: Please go to the UMBC Parking Services Portal to review your account for any outstanding fines, verify/update your vehicle information, and activate your new virtual permit. 

Those who park on campus without a valid permit will be issued a citation.

Registering your vehicle is not the same as getting a permit. Once vehicles are registered, please click on the "Get Permit" button. Parking permits must be renewed every August prior to the start of the new academic year. You may register up to three vehicles. However, you may only have one vehicle on campus at a time. Once you have registered your vehicle, please click on the "Get Permit" button. Failure to complete this step means no permit has been issued to you and as a result, you may be issued a citation.

Student parking permits are assigned as follows:

Zone A (Red): Commuter students

Zone B (Green): Walker Avenue Apartment residents

Zone C (Gold): Residential students 

Please check out this UMBC Parking Zone Map to verify the locations of spaces in your zone.

To learn more about parking at UMBC, please read our Virtual Permits FAQ. You can also view our Commuter Student Parking Guide to find the best parking locations for your class schedule or campus visit.

For additional questions or if you experience any issues, please contact us directly at parking@umbc.edu or at 410-455-2551.