Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. UMBC’s physical campus remains closed. Maryland is currently under a Safer at Home Order.
For the most updated information and more information on actions to reduce COVID-19 risks in our community, please visit covid19.umbc.edu.
Updates for Fall
- We have launched the Retrievers Return Roadmap which shares our approach to fall planning. The website will be updated regularly as details emerge.
- The University System of Maryland has also shared guiding principles for all system schools.
Student Services and Support
- Students registered for fall 2020 housing received this update today. We know there are many questions and plan to share additional information in the coming weeks.
- Free online group fitness classes will continue to be offered this summer. Class schedule is available here.
- Campus Life's (CL) Mosaic, Interfaith, & Pride Centers will host a Community Care Space: A holding space for Black-Identified Students on Wednesday, June 3 at 3 p.m. and [Free]dom Fridays at 3 p.m.
Academic Continuity
- The University System of Maryland (USM) COVID Research & Innovation Task Force invites the USM community to help the State of Maryland find solutions to the current health crisis through the COVID App Challenge.
Business Continuity and Staff Support
- Related to COVID-19, The State of Maryland Employee Benefit Division announced new IRS provisions that allow limited mid-year benefit changes. The following post includes details about new enrollments and changes to flexible spending accounts (FSA) that must be submitted by July 31, 2020.
- The UMBC Summer Enrichment Academy is now fully online. Staff and faculty can receive a $50 discount on these academic camps with code UMBC20AFF. Learn more at sea.umbc.edu.
Facilities
- The campus remains accessible for emergency access only. This includes employees with a letter from their supervisor, researchers approved through the Access Exception process, and/or approved students. If you have a one-time emergency need to visit campus, call UMBC Police Deputy Chief Bruce Perry at 443-677-2195 or Lieutenant Derrick Johns at 410-207-0850.
UMBC Together
- The newest edition of the UMBC magazine is in the mail. Check out Dr. Hrabowski’s column Up on the Roof as he talks about alumni leadership during the pandemic and a symbol of hope in tough times.
- Learn more about UMBC’s class of 1970 and their Golden Commencement.
If you have questions or concerns, please email covid19@umbc.edu.
