Greetings! 

Are you a new commuter or transfer student? Join Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) for our Commuter and Transfer Welcome Day on Saturday, August 27,1:30 – 7 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. 

This event is part of UMBC’s Welcome Week, an annual tradition with programs and events that will give you the opportunity to meet and connect with other students, learn how to get engaged on campus, and help you prepare for the upcoming semester.

OCSS offers a range of services, programs, and support and aims to help students thrive during their time at UMBC socially and academically. You’ll learn more about all of our offerings, including the Commuter Assistants and Transfer Student Network Leaders programs, and so much more. 

There’ll be other fun activities like campus tours, games, and Retriever Fest. T-shirts and dinner will be provided. 

Tentative Schedule

1:30 - 2 p.m. | Check- In (Lite Refreshments)

2:15 - 3 :15 p.m | OCSS and Campus Welcome

3:30 - 4:45 p.m | Campus Tours or Visit Retriever Fest (in- groups)

5 p.m | Commuter and Transfer Student Panels (Q & A Session)

6 p.m | Dinner and Group Photos

7 p.m and on | Optional Welcome Week Activities On Erickson Field

RSVP is required. Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us at ocss@umbc.edu. 

We can’t wait to see you!

Off-Campus Student Services