Dear Students,
You are almost there! As you 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 Essential Needs and Connections are available to help. (Retriever Essentials hours will remain the same through Commencement; updated hours for summer will be posted on myUMBC.) If you just need a break, drop by the Retriever Activities Center.
Finals Week Support and Events
For support during Study Day on May 13, we encourage you to drop into StudyCon at the library to relax and refuel. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., you can also swing by the Library Plaza for Donut Stress with the vice president for student affairs and Hugs N High Fives for good vibes for finals (plus giveaways!) with UMBC families. Graduate students are invited to participate in the Grad Retriever Breakfast on May 13 and/or the daily Grad Finals Reset space at the Office of Graduate Student Life from May 13 through 19 in The Commons 308. Additionally, if you need research help, the Library's Research Help Desk will be open extended hours May 11 through 19.
Below you will find the final exam schedule, how to view your grades, and official transcript information for spring 2026 graduates.
Final Exam Information
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Please confirm dates and times with your instructor.
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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, May 22.
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Viewing Your Grades
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Instructors must submit grades by Tuesday, May 26.
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View your spring semester grades as they are posted on your myUMBC account.
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Transcripts will not reflect updated end-of-term summaries (i.e., updated GPA, repeated courses, academic standing, semester honors, etc.) until Friday, June 3.
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Transcripts for Spring 2026 Graduates
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Applicants for spring 2026 graduation
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Eligible undergraduate students will see their degrees on their official transcripts starting June 19.
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Eligible graduate students will see their degrees on their official transcripts starting June 30.
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For more information, please refer to the Grading Schedule.
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To Our Graduating Students
Many of you are also preparing to graduate next week, and we could not be more proud of all you have accomplished during your time at UMBC. Your resilience, hard work, creativity, and determination have helped shape our campus community in meaningful ways, and we are excited to see all that you will do next.
Congratulations on this incredible achievement. As you begin this next chapter, we hope you
will remain connected to UMBC as alumni and know that you will always be part of the Retriever community.
Best of luck on your finals. We hope you take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate all that you have accomplished this semester and throughout the academic year. Whether you are returning in the fall or graduating this month, we are cheering you on every step of the way.
Sincerely,
Carlos Jensen
Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Renique T. Kersh
Vice President for Student Affairs
Christa J. Porter
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School