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Unlock the Major for You!
Some students enter college knowing what they want to study, while others take time to explore their options. Sometimes students may start on one path and then end up on a completely different...
October 25, 2023
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11:06 AM
Learn the Tools and Unleash Your Inner Researcher
UMBC prides itself on being a place where undergraduate research is encouraged, providing enriching and rewarding opportunities for its students. We invite you to look into avenues of...
October 17, 2023
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1:13 PM
A run-down of advising at UMBC
Believe it or not, next month it will be time to register for the spring semester! Academic Advisors are ready and eager to chat with you about your academic progress and answer your questions...
October 15, 2023
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9:56 PM
Here are some tips to get the process started!
Choosing to attend Graduate or Professional school is a big decision. It’s a process that takes time and persistence. Students who want to pursue post-undergraduate education must start planning...
October 6, 2023
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9:02 AM
Create a Long-Term Academic Plan
As you settle on to campus and into your fall classes,it can be challenging to think beyond this semester. But in the spirit of Extra Credit’s mindset of “do more to gain more,” we are here to...
September 7, 2023
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10:20 PM
Welcome Back, Retrievers!
Take a deep breath and get excited for a new season-- a fresh start. Fall 2023 is upon us and UMBC is dedicated to supporting you with resources to gear you up for success. Below are some...
September 6, 2023
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10:37 AM
Basking in the Possibilities for Your Growth and Goals
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." --Maya Angelou As the spring semester winds down, we encourage you to...
May 17, 2023
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12:00 PM
Learning Continues After Graduation
Before you know it, your undergraduate education will come to an end. You’re probably excited to say goodbye to papers, lab reports, and exams (unless you plan to attend graduate school)! ...
May 10, 2023
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3:12 PM
Fall 2023 registration is almost here! In the midst of the semester grind, it can be a challenge to think beyond just the next semester. But did you know that according to the UMBC Baccalaureate...
April 3, 2023
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6:25 PM
Declaring smaller programs alongside a major
Consider harnessing the full potential of those extra electives by declaring smaller programs alongside a major---aka Minors and Certificates (U.D. Certs). Perhaps you have declared a...
March 3, 2023
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1:58 PM