Hello, Retrievers!
We are excited that you have chosen to make UMBC your home and become part of this community, and we are here to help you be successful.
In the Division of Student Affairs, we work to foster an inclusive environment where you feel seen, heard, and supported throughout your time here.
Success, for us, is about ensuring that we are providing you with an experience that enables you to meet your full potential. It is about taking advantage of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom that don’t just check off a to-do list, but that transform your thinking, that challenge you and that give you the confidence to achieve your goals.
We want you to acquire knowledge and to be able to think and reason critically, to develop socially to communicate effectively. We want you to have the room to learn in an environment where you will hear and value opinions that are different from your own, where you are seen and you see others, where you will expand your comfort zone, find new mentors, and where your propensity to be inquisitive and curious will be celebrated and valued. We want you to have the resources you need to practice self-care and to help support your well-being. That is our commitment to you!
Parents and families, you are an important part of the UMBC family and we are here for you too! Our UMBC Family Connection portal and newsletter is a great way to stay up to date with the latest news and resources to help your Retriever succeed.
We are here to help. Should you ever have a problem or encounter a challenge that you are unsure how to navigate, please contact us. We are here for you every step of the way.
Best,
Dr. Renique Kersh
Vice President for Student Affairs