Life-Long Learning After Graduation
Living the Life of Learning
Before you know it, your undergraduate education will come to an end. You’re probably excited to say goodbye to papers, lab reports, and exams (unless you plan to attend graduate school)! But learning does not have to end when you graduate; your educational journey could just be getting started.
In fact, lifelong learning can come in a variety of forms, including:
- meeting and engaging with new people
- traveling
- community involvement
- reading and keeping up to speed on current events
- pursuing career opportunities, certificate programs, and picking up new hobbies!
Here are a few tips/resources to help you become a lifelong learner:
UMBC Graduate School: If you plan on pursuing an advanced degree, look no further! Visit the
Graduate School website to learn more about our exciting program offerings! Check out the Career Center’s website for more information and tips on applying to graduate school.
UMBC Division of Professional Studies: Do you already have a job lined up but are still interested in continuing your education?
UMBC's Division of Professional Studies has courses, certificates and programs designed to fit the working professional’s busy schedule. Check out upcoming
events at our Main Campus or Shady Grove Campus!
UMBC Training Centers: If you want to gain a new skill and need flexible and affordable options, you may want to visit
UMBC Training Centers. High-quality, flexible, professional education and training opportunities are available year-round! Some courses are open to all individuals (no application needed).
Remain active: Clubs/organizations are available outside of college! A simple Google or social media search will direct you to various local activities where you can participate, take lessons from aerobics, to sports, or even learn a new language!
Meetup.com is also an excellent resource for connecting with people who share similar interests!
Build your brand: Our
Career Center is not just for current students! Alumni can make connections through various services that the Career Center offers. Seek out professional development opportunities within your workplace, including conferences, workshops, mentoring programs, or leadership training. Now that you are in a real-world setting, there will be other skills you will need to learn!
Stay in touch: As your graduating class prepares to travel down different paths, you will have so much to offer one another as you gain further knowledge and life experiences. By staying in touch with former classmates, you may encounter opportunities to collaborate in work or network in a field different than your own. To start, you can join UMBC’s
Chapter of Young Alumni or other UMBC professional communities. Membership is free via the
UMBC Alumni Association, which offers chances for networking and fun throughout the year. You can also participate in
Retrievers Connect – an online platform that provides an opportunity for alumni to connect to support UMBC students, and connect with faculty and staff all in one space to support professional and career connections.
Don’t forget to join our LinkedIn page to see where over 81,000 UMBC alumni are working!
Remember that life after college is what you make of it. Keep an eye open to the countless experiences waiting for you outside of UMBC. Your very next lesson may carry you through life!
You are so close to earning your UMBC degree! Keep up the momentum!
Once you’ve earned 90 academic credits, you will have access to a Graduation Card on your myUMBC Profile page, which you will use to apply for graduation. The Graduation Card is a personalized, step-by-step guide that will ensure a smooth process until you finish your UMBC degree. However, eligibility isonly the start of the graduation application process.
How to Apply for Graduation
- You should check your Graduation Card periodically to ensure that you are staying on track with all degree requirements, as this will be the only way to access the application for graduation when the time comes. Students may only participate in graduation/a commencement ceremony based on the semester in which all degree requirements are be completed (see the Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree Completion Policy for more information).
- If you intend to complete all degree requirements by the end of the Spring 2023 semester, please note that Wednesday, February 15ththe last day undergraduates can apply for June graduation by logging into the Graduation Card on the myUMBC profile page.
- As you finalize your graduation plan, below are some steps you can take to ensure that you’ll soon be celebrating the completion of your UMBC degree!
Review your Degree Requirements in your myUMBC Profile
- Make sure all your degree information is up-to-date and that you are aware of all remaining graduation requirements
- Submit a declaration of major form to update your major, minor, or any other programs
- Make sure that you have a plan to finish not only all 120 credits but also that your degree includes all 45 upper-level credits
- Check to see that you have finished all General Education Program (GEP) requirements or make sure your remaining semesters include plans to finish these requirements. If you still have a language 201 class, science with lab or last culture class, or any missing upper-level credits, now is the time to plan to get them done!
- Use UMBC’s Summer Session to get GEP course or major elective done – the summer schedule is available to view now!
Review your test and transfer credit
- Re-check any transferred courses or AP/CLEP test credit, especially if you use them to fulfill GEP or major electives. You can view your Transfer Credit Report in your myUMBC profile.
- Submit a Course Review Form if you need to get any courses re-evaluated – to do this, be prepared to submit a syllabus of the transferred class.
- Submit any updated transcripts to the registrar’s office.
- Talk your courses over with your academic advisor If you have any questions about your transfer credit and how it can be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Go over your graduation plan with your academic advisor
- Get additional insights from your academic advisor about how to plan out your remaining requirements and brainstorm your post-graduation plans
- Revisit advising notes in your myUMBC profile for summaries of previous advising sessions to ensure you keep all advising recommendations in mind as you finish your degree.
Once you apply for graduation, participating in the commencement ceremony and other celebratory activities on campus is the culmination of all your hard work.
If you have any questions about the graduation application or review process, please do not hesitate to contact the graduation team.
We look forward to seeing you cross that finish line!
It's time to get advised for the spring semester!
So, what exactly is academic advising like at UMBC?
Academic Advising at UMBC is a shared partnership between students and Academic Advisors. An Academic Advisor's role is to assist you in planning your academic career and move you closer to graduation. Your Academic Advisor is a vital member of your academic support team and someone we recommend you connect with regularly to take full advantage of their support.
You can talk to your Academic Advisor about several topics including:
- Your adjustment to college
- Major and career choices
- Course selection
- Long-term academic planning
- Academic difficulty
- Academic "extras" such as minors, internships, education abroad, etc.
Students with declared majors at UMBC are assigned
departmental specific Academic Advisors for support with course selection and degree planning. There also are many students who prefer to explore all their options and/or may transition between programs as they select the best major to meet their academic, personal and career goals. Students who have not declared a major will work with Academic Advisors in the
Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising, who are committed to helping students explore degree options and evaluate general education, gateway, and major requirements.
How do you find out who your Academic Advisor is?
Check the "degree" section of your myUMBC profile to see your assigned Academic Advisor under the "Degree Info" heading. If you're still unsure, below is a link to the department contacts for all majors. The person listed as "advising coordinator" or "advising contact" can help you find out who your Academic Advisor is or assign you an Academic Advisor.
In preparation for an advising appointment, reviewing your degree card on your myUMBC Profile is helpful. Here you can:
- Develop and update your degree plan
- Check your degree progress
- See how coursework transferred over from your previous institution
- Access suggested four-year pathways for completing your degree program
Additionally, you can develop a list of questions/topics to discuss with your Academic Advisor in order to structure your meeting. To help with that conversation, ask yourself:
- How am I doing in my major?
- Do I need to make any changes or seek academic support next semester?
- How long will it take me to complete all my coursework?
- Does my academic plan contain all my GEPs, upper-level credits, and writing intensive?
- Should I plan to take a winter class?
- Are there other topics I'm interested in exploring by adding a minor or certificate program?
Students who are interested in Pre-Professional Allied Health Programs will also work with Academic Advisors in the Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising. In addition to an Academic Advisor in your major department, you may also work with Advisors in other programs including:
Pre-Med/Pre-Dental,
Pre-Law, Athletics,
Academic Success Center, Honors College, other UMBC Scholars Programs, etc.
The Spring 2023 schedule of classes will be available on
Monday, October 24th and you should plan to meet with your Academic Advisor before
your registration appointment date. You can review the course offerings and discuss them with your Academic Advisor when you meet. You can also check out information on several personalized
degree planning tools offered at UMBC. Be ready to discuss any outstanding items or questions you might have from previous advising meetings.
Have any questions?
Happy advising!
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Transitioning Back to Campus
Welcome back Retrievers! We are excited to have our campus community connect again in person while continuing to
keep masks in mind.
You may be ready to jump in full speed ahead or may be apprehensive about returning. Wherever you are, it is okay! UMBC is prepared to support you and help ensure that your return to campus is successful!
Below are some tips as you start the fall semester:
Take care of your emotional and mental well-being.
First and foremost, checking in with yourself throughout the semester is essential as prioritizing your health.UMBC invests its resources to support you holistically, and you are encouraged to take full advantage of all it has to offer you to be the best version of yourself!
Proactively seek academic support.
While it may seem counterintuitive, seeking academic support
before you encounter academic difficulty can help provide accountability and a solid foundation for tackling the workload you’ll face during the semester. The
Academic Success Center offers support services, including appointment and drop-in tutoring, the Writing Center, academic success meetings, and much more.
Perhaps over the last year, you’ve had time to reflect and are considering an alternative academic pathway. Advisors in the
Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising (OAPA) welcome the opportunity to discuss your academic plans, including any potential significant changes you are considering.
Additionally, consider attending the 5th Annual
Major Event on November 16th. This is a great opportunity to further explore your major options or connect with faculty and staff in your selected academic department.
Connect with other students in a way that feels right to you.
Building relationships with your peers provides you with an invaluable support network as you navigate back onto campus.
One way to do this is by joining a student organization. This year’s
Involvement Fest will be back to its in-person format on September 9th on Erickson Field. Mingle with students that share your academic or hobby interests and consider joining clubs to enrich your college experience.
Are you living on campus? The Office of Residential Life is hosting
various programs throughout the semester to build community in your Retriever neighborhood.
Are you commuting to campus? There is also
programming through the Off-Campus Student Services offices that exclusively cater to students on the go throughout the week and looking to stay connected to campus life.
Still unsure about larger gatherings? Don’t hesitate to keep up with virtual study groups, video game sessions, or outdoor meetings with a few close friends—to name a few ways technology continues to keep us all connected.
Cheers to a fresh start on prioritizing self-care, forming habits conducive to balance and academic success, and ultimately maximizing your time on campus (and virtually) to bridge connections with dedicated resources and vibrant student life. We hope your semester is a great one!
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Ensure timely graduation!
You are so close to earning your UMBC degree! Keep up the momentum!
Once you’ve earned 90 academic credits, you will have access to a Graduation Card on your myUMBC Profile page, which you will use to apply for graduation. The Graduation Card is a personalized, step-by-step guide that will ensure a smooth process forward until you cross the finish line with your UMBC degree. However, eligibility is only the start of the graduation application process.
How to Apply for Graduation
You should check your Graduation Card periodically to ensure that you are staying on track with all degree requirements as this will be
the only way to access the application for graduation when the time comes. Please note that students may only participate in one
commencement ceremony based on the semester in which
all degree requirements will be complete.
If you intend to complete all degree requirements by the end of the Fall 2022 semester, please note that Thursday, September 15th is the last day undergraduates can apply for December Graduation by logging into the Graduation Card on the myUMBC profile page.
As you finalize your graduation plan, below are some steps you can take now to ensure that you’ll soon be celebrating the completion of your UMBC degree!
Review your Degree Audit
- Make sure all your degree information is up-to-date and that you are aware of all remaining graduation requirements
- Submit a declaration of major form to update your major, minor, or any other programs
- Make sure that you have a plan to finish not only all 120 credits but also that your degree includes all 45 upper-level credits
- Check to see that you have finished all GEP requirements or make sure your remaining semesters include plans to finish these requirements. If you still have a language 201 class, science with lab or last culture class, or any missing upper-level credits, now is the time to plan to get them done!
- Use UMBC’s Winter session to get GEP course or major elective done – the winter schedule will be available for viewing starting on Sept. 12th
Review your test and transfer credit
- Re-check any transferred courses or AP/CLEP test credit, especially if you are using them to fulfill GEP or major electives. You can view your Transfer Credit Report in your myUMBC profile.
- Submit a Course Review Form if you need to get any courses re-evaluated – to do this, be prepared to submit a syllabus of the transferred class.
- Submit any updated transcripts to the registrar’s office.
- Talk your courses over with your advisor If you have any questions about your transfer credit and how it can be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Go over your graduation plan with your advisor
- Get additional insights from your advisor about how to plan out your remaining requirements and brainstorm your post-graduation plans
- Revisit advising notes in your myUMBC profile for summaries of previous advising sessions to make sure you are keeping all advising recommendations in mind as you finish your degree.
Let the celebration begin!
Once you apply for graduation, participating in the
commencement ceremony and other celebratory activities on campus is the culmination of all your hard work. Take time to recognize all it took to get you to this moment and be proud of your accomplishments!
Please be reminded that UMBC confers baccalaureate degrees to undergraduate students who successfully complete a course of study that meets the minimum university requirements outlined in the
Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree Completion Policy. Only those students who have every single requirement needed for degree completion (i.e., currently enrolled in all remaining courses and/or pending transfer credit to be sent to UMBC), will be eligible for graduation and to participate in the commencement ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you cross that finish line!
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Education is Everywhere
Learning Continues After Graduation
Before you know it, your undergraduate education will come to an end. You’re probably excited to say goodbye to papers, lab reports, and exams (unless you plan to attend graduate school)!
But learning does not have to end when you graduate; your educational journey could just be getting started.
In fact, lifelong learning can come in a variety of forms, including:
- meeting and engaging with new people
- traveling
- community involvement
- reading and keeping up to speed on current events
- pursuing career opportunities, certificate programs, and picking up new hobbies!
Here are a few tips/resources to help you become a lifelong learner:
UMBC Graduate School: If you plan on pursuing an advanced degree, look no further! Visit the
Graduate School website to learn more about our exciting program offerings! Check out the Career Center’s
website for more information and tips on applying to graduate school.
UMBC Division of Professional Studies: Do you already have a job lined up but are still interested in continuing your education?
UMBC's Division of Professional Studies has courses, certificates and programs, designed to fit the working professional’s busy schedule. Check out some of the upcoming
events at our Main Campus or Shady Grove!
UMBC Training Centers: If you are looking to gain a new skill and need flexible and affordable options, you may want to visit our
Training Centers. High quality, flexible professional education and training opportunities are available year-round! Some courses are open to all individuals (no application needed)!
Remain active: Clubs/organizations are available outside of college! A simple Google search will direct you to various local activities where you can participate, take lessons from aerobics, to sports, or even learn a new language!
Meetup.com is an excellent resource for connecting with people who share similar interests!
Build your brand: Our
Career Center is not just for current students! Alumni can make connections through various services that the Career Center offers. Seek out professional development opportunities within your workplace, including conferences, workshops, mentoring programs, or leadership trainings. Now that you are in a real-world setting, there will be other skills you will need to learn!
Stay in touch: As your graduating class prepares to travel down different paths, you will have so much to offer one another as you gain further knowledge and life experiences. By staying in touch with former classmates, you may encounter opportunities to collaborate in work or network in a field different than your own. To start, you can join
UMBC’s Chapter of Young Alumni, open to graduates of the last decade. Membership is free via the
UMBC Alumni Association, which offers chances for networking and fun throughout the year. You can also participate in
Retrievers Connect – an online platform that provides an opportunity for alumni to connect to support UMBC students, and connect with faculty and staff all in one space to support professional and career connections.
Don’t forget to join our
LinkedIn page to see where over 73,000 UMBC alumni are working!
Remember that life after college is what you make of it. Keep an eye open to the countless experiences waiting for you outside of UMBC. Your very next lesson may carry you through life!
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Four Simple Steps to Apply for Graduation!
The end is in sight! If you've earned 90 or more academic credits, you received a message from the Registrar's Office informing you that you are eligible to apply for graduation.
However, eligibility is only the start of the graduation application process. Below are four simple steps you can take now to ensure that you’ll soon be receiving your UMBC diploma.
Note: Even if you do not plan to participate in the commencement ceremony, you still need to apply to graduate in order to earn your degree.
Step 1: Apply for Graduation!
Tuesday, September 15th is the last day undergraduates can apply for December Graduation.
Only those students who have every single requirement needed for degree completion on their fall semester schedules will be permitted to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
If you are taking a course at another institution that you plan to transfer, you must have an approved Verification of Transferability form on file with the Registrar’s Office and be prepared to submit a copy of your schedule.
Step 2: Embrace your degree audit!
Your degree audit indicates your progress toward degree completion. If you see “unsatisfied” items, these are requirements that appear to be missing and need to be addressed immediately. Your degree audit is located on myUMBC, under the guide link “Advising and Student Support.”
Make sure any substitutions or waivers of major requirements are documented in your degree audit; you may need to submit a Help/RT ticket to the Registrar’s Office to add these notations to your record.
Step 3: Wrap up any outstanding details ASAP!
If you have Advanced Placement or CLEP scores, transfer transcripts, foreign language waivers, or other items you need to provide to UMBC, delay no longer! If the major, minor, or certificate program on your record is out of date, or if you have additional majors or minors that you need to remove, submit a new Declaration of Major form. Any of these items could prevent you from being able to graduate.
Step 4: Let the celebration begin!
Participating in the commencement ceremony is the culmination of all of your hard work. It’s important to take time to recognize all it took to get you to this moment and be proud of your accomplishments!
Finally, use this link to check your Honors eligibility, which will be recognized at the ceremony and on your diploma.
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