It's time for the Wash Day Olympics!!

Think you've got the skills? Put your hair knowledge and styling abilities to the test with challenges like Perfect Parting, Protective Style Speed Round, Wash Day Trivia, and the Satin Bonnet Toss.

Bring your friends, and most importantly bring yourself!

Wednesday, March 11th

ILSB 230

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Permanent accommodation available (1BHK) from Feb 20th, 2026. Maiden Choice Apartments

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) election process for the 2026–2027 academic year is officially underway. 

Please review the updated election timeline and key details below. We encourage all graduate students to participate in the process by submitting nominations, learning about candidates, and voting.

LAST DAY TODAY! 

Apply now:

NOMINATION FORM

 Election Timeline

• March 8, 2026 – GSA Election Nomination Form Deadline (updated deadline)
• March 9 – March 13, 2026 – Student Eligibility Check Period
• March 13, 2026 – Candidate Notification and Campaigning Details Shared
• March 23 – March 25, 2026 – Senator & E-Council 3-Minute Speech Recordings
(In-person preferred; locations will be communicated soon)
• March 26, 2026 – Speech Recordings Released on myUMBC
• March 27 – March 30, 2026 (until 5 PM) – Voting, Elections & Campaigning (Senators only)
• March 30, 2026 – E-Council & Senate Speaker Candidate Notification
• April 1, 2026 – E-Council & Senate Speaker 1-Minute Speech + Q&A at the Senate Meeting (1pm in person)
• April 10, 2026 – Final Election Results Announcement

Important Note for GAAC Candidates:

Candidates running for GAAC positions will be voted on specifically by Graduate Assistants (GAs) and should not campaign to the broader graduate student population.

Questions?

Please reach out to the GSA Election Committee Co-Chairs or committee members:

Election Co-Chairs
• Reena – rkale1@umbc.edu
• Neil – kneil1@umbc.edu

Election Committee Members
• Apurv – ja92776@umbc.edu
• Aditya – adityak7@umbc.edu
• Tanmay – tanmayp1@umbc.edu

We encourage all graduate students to stay engaged and participate in shaping the future of the UMBC Graduate Student Association.

We invite you to join Econ Council for Bingo Night! Take a break before spring break and enjoy an evening of games, prizes, and time with fellow students.

Thursday, March 12 | 6–8 PM | COMMONS 329

This event is open to all students, whether you are an economics major or simply looking for a fun way to spend your evening. Bring your friends, play a few rounds of bingo, and connect with members of the Econ community.

We hope to see you there!

All UMBC students now show an advising & clearance hold on their MyUMBC accounts for Fall 2026 enrollment.  However, registration clearance is not yet available from the Department of Economics.  

DO NOT schedule appointments for schedule advising or clearance UNTIL your economics department advisor or faculty advisor is assigned.  Any requests for registration clearance at this point will not be scheduled or will be canceled.  

Stay tuned for announcements via the Econ Group and UMBC email from the department advisor on or about Thursday, March 12th, 2026

Advising and clearance may be arranged after that date; however, be aware that Advanced Registration for Fall 2026 classes does not begin until March 31st, 2026, and is assigned according to your earned credits.  

Once you are advised and cleared, then check the Registration Appointment Calendar for your registration appointment.

More Info Here: https://economics.umbc.edu/clearance-advanced-registration/