The Office of Professional Programs Student Success team provides centralized support services to professional graduate program students. The Student Success Team will help you manage your program from the time you are enrolled through graduation and serve as a centralized resource for students to achieve their academic goals.
If you have any questions, please contact us directly by emailing opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu.
Professional Graduate Program Student Resources
Upcoming Events for Current Students
Recordings from Previous Events
Use the links below to watch recordings from select events hosted by the Office of Professional Programs Student Success Team.
Academic and Professional Writing
Explore the differences in academic and professional writing styles, and provide resources aimed at improving writing skills.
UMBC Campus Community Resources
Learn how to locate and better understand campus resources to support your holistic well-being during their studies.
How to Register for Your Classes
Prepare for the upcoming semester by learning how to register for courses.
Spring 2025
Semester Dates: January 27 to May 13, 2025
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: Friday, February 7, 2025
Final Exams: May 15 to 21, 2025
View Full Spring Academic Calendar
Summer 2025
Schedule of Classes Published: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Registration Begins: Monday, March 3, 2025
Summer Session I: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks)
Summer Session II: Monday, July 7, 2025 (4 and 6 weeks)
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: See Summer Academic Calendar
*Summer Session courses may be 4, 6, 8, or 12 weeks. Review course details carefully when selecting courses.
Fall 2025
Schedule of Classes Published: Monday, March 24, 2025
Advanced Registration Begins: Monday, March 31, 2025
Registration for Newly Admitted Students Begins: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Non-Degree Registration Begins: Monday, August 18, 2025
Semester Dates: August 27 to December 9, 2025
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Final Exams: December 11 -17, 2025
View Full Fall Academic Calendar
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us directly by emailing opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu.