Dear Students,

You are almost there! As we head into finals week, we want you to know that UMBC is here to support both your academic success and your well-being. This can be a stressful time of year, and it is more than okay to ask for help.

If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, we encourage you to utilize the many health and wellness resources available to support your well-being. If you are concerned about someone else, don't know where to begin, or are in need of food or other basic need support, Retriever Care and Retriever Essential Needs and Connections are available to help. (Retriever Essentials has updated hours for finals week and winter break.) If you just need a break, drop by the Retriever Activities Center.

Finals Week Support and Events

For support during Study Day, we encourage you to drop into StudyCon at the library to relax and refuel. You can also swing by Donut Stress just outside of the library between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Additionally, if you need research help, the Library's Research Help Desk will be open extended hours December 8 through 16.

Below you will find the final exam schedule, how to view your grades, and official transcript information for fall 2025 graduates.

Final Exam Information

General final exam schedule

• Please confirm dates and times with your instructor.
• If the university is closed for any reason (e.g., inclement weather), final exams move to the next available weekday. The first available weekday after finals is Friday, December 19.

Viewing Your Grades

Instructors submit grades Wednesday, December 10, through Friday, January 2.

• View your fall semester grades as they are posted on your myUMBC account.
• Transcripts will not reflect updated end-of-term summaries (i.e., updated GPA, repeated courses, academic standing, semester honors, etc.) until Thursday, January 8.

Transcripts for Fall 2025 Graduates

Applicants for fall 2025 graduation

• Eligible undergraduate students will see their degrees on their official transcripts starting January 14.
• Eligible graduate students will see their degrees on their official transcripts starting January 26.
• For more information, please refer to the Grading Schedule.

To Our Graduating Students

Many of you are also preparing to graduate next week. We are proud of all you have accomplished and wish you every success in the future. Congratulations, and we hope you will remain connected to UMBC as alumni.

Best of luck on your finals. We wish you a restorative break and a wonderful start to the new year. Whether you are returning in 2026 or graduating this month, we are cheering you on every step of the way.

Sincerely,

Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Renique T. Kersh
Vice President for Student Affairs