Welcome New Retrievers on National College Signing Day

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:56:18 -0400

Dear Colleagues,

Each year on May 1, we participate in National College Signing Day, an initiative led by Better Make Room celebrating students who are choosing to complete their education by attending college.

In any year, we would be thrilled to welcome the incoming class to UMBC. But this year, our community is more important to us than ever, and we want to show our incoming students that they are already a part of it.

To that end, we invite you/your team to share your welcome message or advice, along with a photo or video of you decked out in Retriever gear, on social media on May 1 using #RetrieverNation and #UMBCtogether.

Feel free to use an old photo or video, or to have some fun with your Retriever spirit at home. We hope this message is not only meaningful to you, but that it is even more meaningful for our new students.

If you have questions, please contact our College Signing Day team at marketing@umbc.edu.

Dale Bittinger, Assistant Vice Provost, Undergraduate Admissions, Orientation, and School Partnerships

P.S. Here are some prompts to get you started:

Share a quick “welcome to UMBC” message for incoming students

What advice would you give a brand new UMBC student?

Why are you glad to be part of UMBC?

What do you/your team have to offer new students that will help them as they start their time at UMBC?

Who can new students turn to for help and support?