Dear Students,
We hope your spring semester is going well and smoothly thus far!
It is hard to believe that not only have we entered March 2021, but it has been almost an entire year since we’ve converted to virtual and remote operations in response to the global pandemic. This, no doubt, has certainly been an exceedingly trying and long, challenging period in our personal, academic, and professional lives. While there is hope on the horizon given the development and distribution of vaccines, we recognize that there are still many unknowns and we must continue to be practice vigilance when it comes to personal and public health safety measures (social distancing, mask-wearing, etc.) Our thoughts and hearts continue to be with all of our UMBC Retrievers as we all forge ahead and put our individual and collective grit into action as best we’re able. We have hope and continue to look forward to the day when our community of inquiring minds can come together again. Until that time, we want to take an opportunity to remind you of the resources available to you while we continue to operate remotely.
Please remember that while we may not currently share the same physical space, as always, we are here for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any concerns. If you have a question that is not addressed via the information below, please reach out.
All our best,
Caitlin
USG Resources
See attached flyer for USG Service Center Overview
USG Priddy Library
Course reserves information & chat with a member of the library Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/library/covid19
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Social Work, Psychology, and Education Librarian - Greta Ober
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian - Irene Munster
Health & Life Sciences Librarian - Eileen Harrington
USG Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC)
Counseling appointments and support available
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/student-services/center-for-counseling-and-consultation
USG Macklin Center for Academic Success (MCAS)
Writing Support, Academic Coaching, and STEMM Appointments
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/student-services/center-for-academic-success
USG Career & Internship Services Center (CISC)
Career Coaching (career planning, resumes, interview prep, internships, job search strategies)
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/student-services/CISC
USG Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Laptops available for loan
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/campus-resources/office-of-information-technology
USG Grover Essentials “To Go”
Free Pre-made bags of food items available for pick-up
USG Study Spaces on Campus
Students who would like to come to campus to utilize study space may now do so by pre-registering to reserve space using their USG Logon ID. If you do not have your USG Logon ID, you may claim it by following these instructions. Please note that all individuals coming to campus must follow all of USG's health and safety protocols.
USG Emergency Assistance Fund
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ResouceRequest
UMBC Resources
Academic Success Center
Access to tutoring and the Writing Center.
Student Disability Services(SDS)
Find answers about accommodations, appointments, and general questions.
UMBC's Registrar's Office
Continue submitting VOT Forms and Change of Major Forms.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact your financial aid counselor
https://financialaid.umbc.edu/contact/
Division of Information Technology
Microsoft 365 (free) - here
RT Ticket Request - here
Blackboard Wiki - here
Remote chat, voice and/or video support (during business hours) - here
Student Business Services
Billing questions and concerns
UMBC Stay Black & Gold Fund
Apply for emergency aid
https://studentaffairs.umbc.edu/stay-black-gold-emergency-fund/
Community Resources
Health/Safety; Mental Health/Wellbeing; Food Access; Bills/Utilities; Internet Providers; Academic Success Resources for Online Learning; Virtual Learning - please see link below.
https://shadygrove.umd.edu/student-services/csef/community-resources/covid19-resources
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