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The UMBC Connection | A New Semester in Motion

Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, This edition of The UMBC Connection brings together important dates for these first weeks of the semester, opportunities to connect and get involved, updates...

August 27, 2026 · 9:57 AM

Welcome to the 2026–27 Academic Year

Dear Faculty, Welcome to the 2026-2027 academic year! As we begin this journey together, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued dedication to inclusive excellence and student...

August 21, 2026 · 2:49 PM

Help Us Welcome Students Back to Campus

Resources, events, & ways to support students

Dear Colleagues, It’s that time of year again! We are eagerly preparing for the start of the fall semester and welcoming our new and returning students to campus.To help you support students...

August 21, 2026 · 12:58 PM

Update on UMBC Transit Mobile Boarding

Dear Students, Earlier this week, UMBC announced that riders would begin using the Token Transit mobile app to board UMBC Transit buses. We are pausing the launch of the mobile boarding system...

August 20, 2026 · 3:48 PM

UMBC Transit App and Fare Changes Paused

Current ID-based boarding will continue for all

Dear Faculty and Staff, Earlier this week, UMBC announced that UMBC Transit would begin using the Token Transit mobile app for boarding and introduce paid passes for faculty and staff. We have...

August 20, 2026 · 3:10 PM

Resources for Connection and Wellbeing

Welcome from the Dean of Students. You Belong Here.

Hello Retrievers! I am Dr. Jake Diaz, UMBC’s new Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students. My family and I moved to Baltimore in June, and I could not be more excited to welcome you to...

August 19, 2026 · 9:38 AM

Plan Ahead: Move-In Traffic and Parking, August 20 – 21

Move-In Is Almost Here!

Dear Faculty and Staff, Move-in is almost here! Beginning Thursday, August 20, we’ll welcome nearly 4,000 residential students and their families to campus. It’s an exciting start to the...

August 14, 2026 · 2:04 PM

Employment and Professional Development Resources

The Career Center is here to help!

Dear Retrievers, As we prepare to begin a new academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you. Whether you're joining the UMBC community for the first time or returning for another...

August 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM

The UMBC Connection | Welcoming Students Back and Supporting Their Success

Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, As students prepare to return to campus, this edition of The UMBC Connection highlights ways faculty and staff can help create a welcoming and supportive start to...

August 12, 2026 · 10:34 AM

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...

August 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM

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