Transfer Welcome Day

Join other UMBC students, community college ambassadors, and Transfer Student Network mentors for an engaging experience to help you prepare for your UMBC journey.

All new transfer students are invited to attend. Staff and students will provide important information about classes and transfer credits.  Lunch will be provided, then students will get a chance to do a fun team-building event at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.  The day ends at 5 pm back on campus.  All expenses are covered for this event.  Transfer Welcome Day will feature an opportunity to meet other new transfer students and talk with Transfer Student Network peer mentors. Transfer Welcome Day will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

Transportation and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required here.

 

 

We encourage you to view upcoming events in Off-Campus Student Services by visiting their myumbc page here.

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Aug
28

Transfer Student Workshop

Transfer Kickback

Location

The Commons : Gameroom

Date & Time

August 28, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join your Transfer Student Network Leaders for this 7 week series targeted to transfer students!  Free food and exposure to campus resources at each workshop.  The theme is Transfer Kickback!...

Aug
27

Campus Tours for Commuters

Check the description for tour times!

Location

The Commons : Commuter Lounge (1A02)

Date

August 27, 2019 (All Day Event)

Description

Join us for a commuter-oriented tour of the UMBC campus! Want to see the areas and hear tips that most commuters wish they had known about earlier? Don't miss this! Tour Times 9:30 am - 10:00...

Aug
26

Pack the RAC

Endless games, snacks, and more! What more could you want?

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

August 26, 2019, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Pack the RAC is a Welcome Week party you don't want to miss! Try your hand at several games, challenge your friends to inflatable obstacle course races, and cool off in the outdoor pool! There...

Aug
26

Commuter & Transfer Social

Come make some friends before the semester kicks off!

Location

The Commons : Gameroom

Date & Time

August 26, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Come learn about all that OCSS has to offer while enjoying a free lunch!  This is a great opportunity to meet other off-campus students and to connect with on-campus resources!

Aug
25

Transfer Welcome Day

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building

Date & Time

August 25, 2019, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

*****Please register at the following link https://ocss.umbc.edu/get-connected/transfers/incoming-transfer-students/ Calling all  incoming transfer students! We invite you to join us on Sunday,...

Aug
24

Freshman Commuter Retreat

A free day at the Zoo or a ropes course? Can't wait!

Location

University Center : Ballroom

Date & Time

August 24, 2019, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Description

Join OCSS for our annual fall semester Freshman Commuter Retreat on August 24th from 9 AM to 6 PM! This is a really great experience aimed at supporting your transition into the UMBC community....

Aug
14

Pack the RAC

Pool party, inflatables, snacks, and more!

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

August 14, 2019, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Pack the RAC is a Welcome Week party you don't want to miss! Try your hand at several games, challenge your friends to inflatable obstacle course races, and cool off in the outdoor pool! There...