Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day!
GMC will be hosted every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 11:00am. It is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.
Gold Cards are a one-time per academic year purchase and are available to be purchased at every GMC with cash only.
Gold Cards at $5 for Commuters
$10 for Residential & Graduate Students
February 1st, 2026: ISEP Exchange and Nanzan University Fall '26, and AY 26-27 Applications due
February 16, 2026: Summer 2026 Faculty-led Program Applications due
March 10th, 2026: Summer (non-faculty led), Fall, and Academic Year 2026-2027 Applications due
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027 advising is available now! Contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours
Tuesday | 3pm-4pm | Virtual
Study Abroad 101 Sessions
Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Tuesday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
Wednesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
French in France
What better place to learn French than in France? Take a French language course in Angers, a city in western France, specifically in the Pays de la Loire region. It's conveniently located to access Paris, Nantes, and other large cities via high speed train and the Loire Valley castles. This faculty-led study abroad course will allow students to earn credit for any French language course: 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, or 304. Students above level FREN 304 will receive credit for FREN 399. Work towards or complete your language requirement, Cultures GEP requirement, or a French major, minor, or certificate! Students will stay in homestays and share meals with French families, attend courses with students from across the globe, participate in a French cooking class and river-boat tour, and select two day-long excursions that will take them outside the city of Angers.
Justice, Agency and Culture in Kenya
Are you interested in learning about the Maasai people and other local communities of Kenya while exploring the relationship between community, culture, and social justice? Over the course of three weeks, explore Nairobi and the Maasai Mara region. This will include visiting organizations and significant historical sites that emphasize Kenya's people and history, particularly in terms of de-colonization. Deepen your understanding of the connection between the environment and its people by engaging with organizations like The Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (The Green Belt Movement), the Brackenhurst Indigenous Forest, and the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration-Kenya. You will also spend time with organizations that focus on women's and girl's rights. In the Maasai Mara, we will go on safari and learn more about Maasai culture.
The temps outside may be freezing, but the vibes in the Office of Graduate Student Life are cozy. Stop by Commons 308 from 10am–2pm for a hot cup of coffee, tea, and good conversation. It's the perfect way to thaw out, recharge, and start your week strong. Residents are eligible to apply for late stay if their permanent address is more than 50 miles (Distance D) from UMBC and they are:
Please note that we are not able to accomodate requests for requests beyond December 18, 2025 at 3 p.m.
This form is for individual fall residents seeking an Late Stay for the current semester. This form is not for residents with group approved late stays. If you are already part of an approved late stay group, you do NOT need to request late stay. Please contact your group leader if you have questions about your late stay date.
All late stay requests are sent via The Housing Portal > Forms & Requests. The deadline to submit your request for Late Stay is December 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Join Curl PWR for a cozy study hall as we prepare for finals together!
When: Dec. 1st
Time: 12-1 PM
Where: ILSB 116B
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