TOMORROW, Friday, April 3rd is the deadline to withdraw from individual courses "W" OR change grading methods to Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory "S/U".

W/S/U course options count as an attempt in the class but do NOT impact your GPA.

If withdrawing from one or more courses will bring you to less than full time status (12 credits) there may be impacts in other areas such as scholarship, financial aid, and on-campus housing. Questions about those areas should be directed to the appropriate office.

You will want to work through this helpful withdraw worksheet for more information on the withdraw policy, procedure, and checklist BEFORE you make any decisions. 

Additional information comparing and contrasting W/S/U course options can be found HERE. 

Withdrawing from individual courses can be done via the Schedule and Registration system in myUMBC however S/U grading requires the submission of a Help Ticket. Information about S/U grading and the link to submit the Help Ticket can be found here.

Students can withdraw from the entire semester though the last day of classes, May 12th. 

Be sure to confer with your assigned advisor about your academic options. Students who are assigned to a CNMS Advisor (Powers, Crosby, Racine, Barnaby) can drop by for walk-in advising support in UC 205 from 10:30-4PM tomorrow, April 3rd.

Not sure how to calculate your grades OR what grades you will need to pass your classes? Consider using CNMS Advising's grade and GPA tracker/calculator (prompts an automatic download). When using this tracking tool, be sure to input grades that are not just possible, but probable and refer to your course syllabus to determine grade weights. 

As you consider your academic options, please keep in mind that CNMS Advising is here to help and support you along the way. Keep monitoring the CNMS Instagram feed and your myUMBC email for information regarding upcoming student success workshops, guest speaker announcements, study hall updates, registration & motivation reminders, finals tips, and more!

Hello UMBC Community!

The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking an active phishing campaign that has impacted our campus community. This particular phishing campaign is targeting users with a phishing link that leads to a webpage resembling the log in page for myUMBC. 

Compromised users have been notified and their account passwords scrambled to safeguard their accounts. They have also received personalized myUMBC posts informing them of the events.

If you have received notices from CADT, make sure you change your password to a long, unique value that you have not used on myUMBC or other services in the past. It is important that you do not provide attackers with your DUO two-factor authentication codes or accept push notifications you have not initiated.

Users who believe they have already clicked on the phishing links should change their passwords immediately and contact security@umbc.edu to report the phishing email.

Thank you for assisting us in keeping the campus community safe!

Dear Graduate Students,

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) election voting for the academic year 2026–2027 is now open, and we invite you to participate.

Before casting your vote, please use your UMBC email account to access the candidate videos and take a few minutes to review them so you can make an informed decision:
Drive Link: Senator Nominee Speeches

How to Vote:

1. Visit the voting page: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/officialgsaelections
2. Log in to your myUMBC account.
3. Under the Posts section (as shown in the screenshot), you will find:
   • A post for your respective college’s Senator election
   • A post for the Student Affairs Senator election
4. Accept the invite to vote (if you haven’t already) and open both posts and
5. Cast your votes as follows:
   • Select and rank your top 4 candidates for your college Senator position.
   • Select and rank your top 4 candidates for the Student Affairs Senator position.

Important Notes:

• Please ensure you vote in both posts (your respective college and Student Affairs).
• Follow all voting guidelines and respect the election process.

Voting is open now and will close on Sunday 5th April 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Your participation is important in shaping graduate student representation at UMBC. We encourage you to review the candidates and cast your vote.

Best Regards,

Reena Kale and Neil Kpamegan

Election Committee Co-Chairs.

World Autism Awareness Day 2026

The 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” highlights and affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future.  Grounded in the principles of human rights and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this vision sees the inclusion of neurodiversity as crucial to sustainable development.

When societies embrace neurodiversity, they strengthen creativity, resilience, and innovation, laying the foundation for more just, inclusive, and sustainable communities. This year’s discussion explores the role of neurodiversity in shaping policies that advance health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, economic opportunity, reduced inequalities, sustainable communities, and strong institutions.

By affirming that autistic lives are integral to our collective progress and the achievement of the SDGs, the observance calls for a future where difference is respected, dignity is protected, and every autistic person can thrive.

Date: April 2, 2026

Learn more:
UN – World Autism Awareness Day
WHO – World Autism Awareness Day 2026

Key ways to celebrate and create impact in 2026 for Autism Awareness Day, Month, and all year:

• Wear Blue & Light It Up: Participate in the global "Light It Up Blue" initiative by wearing blue clothing or ribbons to spark conversations.
• Support & Donate: Donate to or volunteer with autistic-led organizations, or support autism-friendly businesses.
• Engage in Education: Read books, watch films, or listen to webinars by autistic individuals to learn more about their experiences.
• Participate in Events: Join or organize an event, such as a Spectrum 5K walk/run/roll.
• Advocate for Inclusion: Improve accessibility in your community by helping create sensory-friendly spaces, supporting inclusive events, or participating in advocacy initiatives.
• Leverage Official Resources: Use educational materials from respected organizations like the National Autistic Society and WHO.

Career Paths for Graduate Students Dinner!

Get ready for a new hands-on career exploration experience!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 : 5 - 8:30 PM

The Commons : Skylight Add to Calendar

New format! This year's Career Paths for Graduate Students event is expanding beyond traditional networking to include mock interviews, resume reviews, and meaningful connections with alumni and employers who are actively seeking master's and Ph.D.-level talent.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Practice your interview skills with real employers and receive personalized feedback.

• Get your resume reviewed by professionals from your field.

• Build relationships with alumni and recruiters from diverse industries.

Whether you're exploring options, actively job searching, or simply building confidence, this event is designed to help you take the next step in your graduate career journey.

To guarantee your seat, you must RSVP in Handshake.  This event is part of UMBC's Career Month, an opportunity for students to explore their professional options through workshops, alumni chats, industry fairs, employer site visits, and more.

*You do not need to stay for the entire time. We are allotting this time to accommodate graduate students' busy schedules.*

Reserve your spot now in Handshake!

Original post from GSPD here.

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IMPORTANT NO SHOW TERMS: By registering for this event, you are confirming that you will be attending Career Paths for Graduate Students on Thursday, April 9, 2026. There will be no charge to UMBC students, on a first-come first-serve basis. You understand that by registering and not attending, you are preventing another UMBC student from participating and causing the Career Center and the PROMISE Program to incur monetary expenses as the sponsors of this event. Low student attendance also reflects negatively on the University and could damage our relationship with employers.

In addition, you are acknowledging that should you fail to attend this event without notifying Dr. Rowena Winkler (rbwinkler@umbc.edu) of your cancellation by 12:00 PM. EDT on Monday, April 6, 2026, your UMBC student account will be charged a fee of $25 to cover the financial costs incurred.

Hello everyone!  Today's meeting is going to be cancelled.  But we hope to see you all next week!

Please join the Global Asias Initiative for the presentation Essential Storytelling: Watercress and Writing Your Own Story

The presentation will be given by Newbery Award Honor author Andrea Wang, author of the books The Nian Monster, Summer at Squee, and Watercress.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Greetings all,

The social work department is looking for volunteers to help with decoration set up for the department's graduation party that will be held after commencement (Thursday, May 21).

Volunteers will be able to help that morning (during commencement), mostly with blowing up and tying balloons. If you are interested, please notify SWSA Vice President, Mia Cannon (mcannon1@umbc.edu).

Thank you!

Good afternoon, 

We hope eveyone is doing well. E-board elections are now open, and if you're interested in running for a position, please fill out the form linked below.

Graduation cords are also available to order. The free cords are reserved for those who have attended at least three meetings this year.

The deadline to apply for both elections and graduation cords is April 24th. Please let us know if you have any questions. 

Pre -PA Society E-Board Election Form (2026-2027)

Pre-PA Society Graduation Cord Form

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