Dear UMBC Community, Greetings to you all on UMBC’s first day of the fall semester! Please enjoy this video celebrating what is always one of my favorite days of the year. [Video]...
August 24, 2026
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Key dates for classes, recesses, final exams, & Commencement
Dear UMBC Community, The 2026 – 2027 academic calendar has been finalized and is now available on the Registrar’s Office website. The dates below reflect the finalized calendar and related event...
August 17, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, As we move towards the end of summer and begin preparation for the coming academic year, we write today with several important and timely updates on recent federal actions...
August 10, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a final rule that changes how long certain international students, exchange visitors, and their dependents may...
July 22, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Earlier this morning, a spill occurred in a laboratory on the 4th floor of the Meyerhoff Chemistry Building during a routine chemical retrieval. Campus police were...
June 9, 2026
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IMPORTANT
New Vice President for Administration and Finance
Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Gamze Zeytinci as UMBC’s vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer. Gamze brings more than 20...
June 3, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Today, I am very pleased to share the Strategic Plan Steering Committee's significant progress this semester towards completion of the UMBC strategic plan. As a reminder,...
May 19, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Commencement is almost upon us! The first day of classes and Commencement are my favorite days of the year, and this year is no exception. We have so much to celebrate this...
May 18, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, We write today to share key information and reminders as the semester winds down. Thank you for your questions and feedback throughout the academic year as we worked to keep...
May 12, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Happy Last Day of Classes! To our students: I wish you all the best on your final exams, papers, and projects—you are almost there, and I know you can finish strong. To our...
May 12, 2026
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