Community

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At UMBC, you’ll find many opportunities to get involved on campus as well as services to help you succeed. Learn more about resources available to you!

myUMBC is a hub where you can connect with communities all across the University. Explore myUMBC and join groups to get campus news, connect with fellow students, be reminded of deadlines, and receive alerts from your program’s faculty and staff. When you accept admission, you will automatically be added to the mailing list for your program – make sure you check your UMBC email address for important information about a wide range of topics.

UMBC Resources

  • Professional Programs Student Success Resources
    The Professional Programs Student Success Team will help you manage your program from the time you are enrolled through graduation.
  • Graduate Student Association
    The GSA represents and supports all graduate students at UMBC. Learn more about its mission.
  • Albin O. Kuhn Library
    The center of the University’s intellectual and creative life facilitating access to information resources, and furthering innovative teaching and learning.
  • Career Center
    The UMBC Career Center works with students at every academic level to provide career advising and counseling, as well as access to career and professional skills education, and applied learning opportunities.
  • The Center for Well-Being
    This team works collaboratively across all departments and with other campus partners to ensure every member of our community thrives on their journey.

International Student Resources

Off-Campus Life

  • Shopping: Local and international grocery stores.
  • Dining Out: Off campus options in the Catonsville Arts District.
  • Oca Mocha: Community engagement center and coffee shop.
  • Community Living: Off campus housing resources.

Explore Beyond Campus

Nestled between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., our campus location is a perfect hub from which to explore the best of what our area has to offer. Learn more about our surrounding community.

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