Resources to Support Your Success
A Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs
Hello, Retrievers!
I hope you had a wonderful summer! We are very excited to see you on campus in just a few short weeks. Whether you are a new or returning student, there are resources and programs available to help you build connections and maintain a healthy lifestyle while on campus.
Find your community. There are many ways to meet other students, try something new, and get involved at UMBC. Welcome, Retrievers is a UMBC tradition for new and returning students, so mark your calendar for Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23! There’s something for everyone, including the Taste of UMBC, featuring music, performances, and food, and First Night, with free swag, food, bingo with prizes, and plenty of other activities in The Commons and under the Erickson Field tent. Be sure to check the events calendar now and throughout the year for the latest on what’s happening around campus.
Stay healthy! From acupuncture in Retriever Integrated Health to taking an exercise class in the Retriever Activities Center, you will find plenty of ways to stay healthy throughout the year. If at any point during the semester you are struggling socially or emotionally, Retriever Integrated Health offers counseling services at no cost, and Retriever Support Services provides resources for emotional support and basic needs. There are also a number of places across campus that support your spiritual well-being including the Gathering Space and a host of locations for prayer and meditation. You can find out more information at Retriever Fest on Friday, August 21.
Over the next few weeks, you will hear about student employment opportunities and additional resources that will support your success and connect you to ways to get involved on campus so please be on the lookout.
I’m looking forward to seeing you during Welcome, Retrievers events, at an athletic event, or just walking around in between classes. It’s going to be a great year! Go Dawgs!
Sincerely,
Renique T. Kersh
Vice President for Student Affairs