The offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Residential Life need your help in welcoming the next class of new Retrievers! On Friday, April 12 and Thursday, April 25, we will be hosting overnight programs on campus for prospective and newly admitted high school students to learn more about UMBC. We would like to invite you to be a part of these events by serving as an Overnight Host!
Why should you be an Overnight Host?
- It's a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, especially for those interested in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA), Tour Guide, and/or Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA) in the future!
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You can be one of the first to meet the next class of Retrievers
- You'll have a chance to promote your own club or student organization
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Get free food and UMBC swag!
What do you have to do to be a Host?
- Attend a 1-hour training session
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You must live in a traditional on-campus residential hall and be able to host a student in your room
- Accompany your guest to a variety of UMBC events (based on their interest), including the RSA Block Party, Musical Theater Club's spring production, (seb) Magic Show, ASU's Layaleena,(seb) Movie Night, Late Night Dining, and more
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You'll need to remain on campus with your visiting student for the duration of the program
What else do I need to know?
Students will bring their own sleeping bags, so you just have to provide an open floor for them to stay and be willing to hang out with them for the evening. We encourage all interested hosts to check with their roommates and suitemates before they sign up! You can also encourage them to sign up too!
If you would like to be an Overnight Host, complete the following form by Tuesday, March 19. Once you submit the form, we will provide you with more information about the mandatory training session and overnight programs.
Please feel free to e-mail Rachael McCauley at mcc3@umbc.edu if you have any questions.
