Tuesday, August 26, 2025
All Day
Welcome Retrievers! BOGO 50% Off All Logo Items ·
Bookstore
7 AM
to 11 AM
True Grit's
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The campus dining hall, True Grit’s, is open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. to students. Various retail dining locations in The Commons will be open throughout the day (refer to the Opening Week Dining Hours...
10 AM
to 11 AM
Online
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Maryam Rishehri, PhD Student Advisor: Dr. Claire Welty TITLE: Exploring the Influence of Urban Hydrologic Connectivity on Infiltration Dynamics and Baseflow Solute Pathways Using...
11 AM
to 1 PM
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 337, The Cube
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New and returning Dance majors and minors: kick off the new semester in Dance with us! Refreshments will be served.
11 AM
to 2 PM
The Commons
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The campus dining hall, True Grit’s is open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. to students. Various retail dining locations in The Commons will be open throughout the day (refer to the Opening Week Dining Hours...
12 PM
to 12:30 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124
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This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises. All levels are welcome. Remember to bring a towel and water...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Come Meet the Faculty & Staff
Public Policy : 367
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Hello! The faculty and staff of the economics department will be on hand to meet and greet new students. Come and say hi, have a beverage and a snack, and get to know your department!
12 PM
to 1 PM
Fine Arts : 404
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GWST is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry that investigates how gender and sexuality operate as organizing axes of social, cultural, economic, and political institutions. Drop in to learn more...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Fine Arts : 404
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The Department of Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies is so excited to welcome all Retrievers back to campus for another school year. Please join on on Tuesday, August 26 in FA 404 at noon for a...
1 PM
to 3 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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Escape the heat by getting to know the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery! Follow the clues to learn about the library’s services and win prizes! Reposted from the Welcome Retrievers myUMBC...
1 PM
to 3 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Atrium
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Escape the heat by getting to know the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery! Follow the clues to learn about the library’s services and win prizes!
2 PM
to 3 PM
Kick Off the Semester: Join the First Session Tomorrow!
Online
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Do you have questions regarding accommodation? Do you have a situation you are finding difficult? Join us for this Everything you wanted to know about accommodating students with disabilities… but...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Kick Off the Semester: Join the First Session Tomorrow!
Online
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Do you have questions regarding accommodation? Do you have a situation you are finding difficult? Join us for this Everything you wanted to know about accommodating students with disabilities… but...
3 PM
to 5 PM
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
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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 Valerie Sheares Ashby, and others. All new undergraduate...
3:30 PM
to 5 PM
Welcoming our new students to UMBC
TICKETED
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Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
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The 2025 Convocation ceremony will be held Tuesday, August 26 at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. We look forward to welcoming our incoming students and introducing them to UMBC’s...
5 PM
to 7 PM
The Quad
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Enjoy a delicious cookout heading into the new academic year! Other food options will be closed during this time, so students that have a meal plan should come to this event for dinner service.
5 PM
to 6 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144
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In total body strength we will work to strengthen all of our major muscle groups for a full body workout. This includes arms, legs, abs, chest, and back. We will be using weights and other...
6 PM
to 6:30 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124
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This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises. All levels are welcome. Remember to bring a towel and water...
7 PM
to 8 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144
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Energy restoring course designed to increase flexibility and mind body awareness through poses.
8 PM
to 9 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144
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A low-impact, total-body mat workout focused on building core strength. Pick up a ticket at the front desk up to 30 minutes in advance to reserve your spot.
