Events

UMBC campus life is thriving, with events and activities taking place every day! Students have the opportunities to meet new people, try new things, engage in learning opportunities that complement their academic experiences, and just have fun!

Visit the UMBC Events Calendar for a list of campus wide events.

Follow the myUMBC DoSA Group to stay connected for upcoming divisional events.

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First Night

UMBC Cyberpunk edition

Location

The Commons

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 8:00 pm – Aug 22, 2026 11:00 pm

Description

It's your first official night as a Retriever!  Join the Student Events Board (seb) for First Night: UMBC Cyberpunk edition for free swag, food, bingo prizes, and tons of other activities in The...

Graduate Student Welcome

Location

University Center : Ballroom

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Kick off your graduate journey at UMBC with an unforgettable celebration of community, connection, and new beginnings! Throughout the day you'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow...
Group of students holding waiting in line at a graduate school event with tote bags that say UMBC graduate school.

Retriever Fest

Location

Erickson Field : Tent

Date & Time

August 21, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Join the Vice President of Student Affairs and friends for this festive new student welcome tent.  If you are moving in this day, come take a break and grab a snack. If you want to connect with...
Two UMBC staff at a table outside on campus, sharing resources about the Academic Success Center.

Graduate Assistant Orientation

Required: All new Graduate, Research & Teaching Assistants

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 104

Date & Time

August 20, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Description

Get ready for a successful appointment by joining us for the mandatory Graduate Assistant (GA) Orientation for all new GAs. This orientation will equip you with the key guidelines, policies, and...
Two graduate students standing on a stair inside the Life Sciences Building at UMBC.

IBM Z Skills Fest 2026

Run. Build. Grow.

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 3, 2026, 9:00 am – Aug 7, 2026 5:00 pm

Description

Ready to explore where a career in enterprise technology can take you? Join the free virtual IBM Z Skills Fest 2026 from August 3–7, 2026 and discover the technologies powering some of the world’s...
IBM Skill fest 2026