Tuesday, August 28, 2018
All Day
Catchup Welcome Week Attendance ·
On Campus
9 AM
to 1 PM
Lecture Hall 5: Engineering
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This engaging and interactive program is required for all international students new to UMBC, and addresses immigration regulations and other topics relevant to international students. Breakfast...
10 AM
to 11 AM
Meet at True Grit Statue Outside of The RAC
On Campus : True Grit Statue
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This meditation hike on campus trails focuses on unwinding in nature on UMBC’s Conservation and Environmental Research Area (CERA) trail. We will meet promptly at 10 am at the True Grit Statue in...
10:30 AM
to 11:30 AM
Bus Departs Commons Drive Bus Shelter
On Campus : Commons Drive Bus Shelter
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Learn where to shop, eat, and play- all right in your new backyard. Hot spots you will hit include Patapsco Valley State Park, Double T Diner, Walmart, the Hollywood Theater, and local music and...
11 AM
to 12:30 PM
Win PRIZES!
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Library Gallery
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Get to know your library as you figure out clues, unlock mysteries, and compete in challenges to win prizes! Bring friends or fly solo, and you’ll team up to discover all the library’s hidden...
11 AM
to 12 PM
On Campus : Interfaith Center
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Come experience what the diverse religious and spiritual community at UMBC can offer you. Visit the Interfaith Center, which serves as the focus of religious and spiritual life on campus and meet...
11 AM
to 12 PM
The Commons : Meet on Mainstreet
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Join UMBC’s Student Government Association for a tour that showcases the student-led changes to our campus. From The Garden near PAHB to the Student Organization Space in the Commons, and...
11 AM
to 12 PM
Information Technology/Engineering : ITE 102
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Welcome new students! Are you a recipient of a merit scholarship? Come meet the staff of the UMBC Merit Scholarships Unit, receive critical date/deadline reminders, and understand what is needed...
11:30 AM
to 12:30 PM
Bus Departments Commons Drive Bus Shelter
On Campus : Commons Drive Bus Shelter
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Learn where to shop, eat, and play- all right in your new backyard. Hot spots you will hit include Patapsco Valley State Park, Double T Diner, Walmart, the Hollywood Theater, and local music and...
12 PM
to 2 PM
University Center : UC Ballroom
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This event will give you the opportunity to apply for part-time jobs offered by campus departments and local organizations. Shriver Center Staff and several of their non-profit and K-12 partners...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Pizza will be provided!
Performing Arts & Humanities Building
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Join the Department of Theatre for their Welcome Student Lunch. This event will be located in the PAHB in the back hallway Between the Black Box and Proscenium Theatre.
12 PM
to 2 PM
On Campus
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Come to The Garden to meet the board and current members. We will be preparing our plots for the upcoming semester as well as discussing our plans for this semester! Snacks will be provided....
1 PM
to 2 PM
The Commons : 329 & 331
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Are you interested in becoming a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, nurse, physical therapist or other health professional? Join us for this special workshop, conducted by two academic advisors with a...
1 PM
to 2:30 PM
Public Policy : Public Policy Atrium
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The Welcome Reception for Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars will be held on Tuesday, August 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Public Policy Atrium.
1:30 PM
to 2:30 PM
This tour is geared toward international students
On Campus : Commons Drive Bus Shelter
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Learn where to shop, eat, and play- all right in your new backyard. Hot spots you will hit include Patapsco Valley State Park, Double T Diner, Walmart, the Hollywood Theater, and local music and...
3 PM
to 3:30 PM
On Campus : Event Center
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Be part of a UMBC tradition and process into Convocation with your classmates. Please meet in front of the library to walk down the academic corridor and into the Event Center together. If...
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
Required for ALL new students!
On Campus : UMBC Event Center
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Convocation marks the beginning of your UMBC career. Join students, faculty and staff as you are officially welcomed to UMBC by President Freeman Hrabowski, III, and others. Families are invited...
4:30 PM
to 6 PM
Immediately following Convocation *Rain Location True Grit's
On Campus : Public Policy Lawn
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Come enjoy delicious BBQ on Public Policy Lawn!
7 PM
to 9 PM
*Please check in with your RA for exact time and location
On Campus : Your Residence Hall Floor
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Take the first step towards being responsible for your residential community! First floor meetings are required for all residential Retrievers. Check in with your Resident Assistant for the exact...
8 PM
to 11 PM
The Commons : Everywhere
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Come by The Commons on Tuesday night for (seb)’s annual Big Crazy Fun Night! It is a big, crazy, fun time filled with games, prizes, free food, karaoke and more! There will be different activities...