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.

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Aug

Location

The Center for Well-Being : 103

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

Connect with folks in The Gathering Space as we learn about our yearly theme, Cultivating Joy, and take time to bless, set intentions, and create art. Open to all, whether you connect to...

View Event Details for The Gathering Space Welcome Back Event

Aug

Location

University Center : 101

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Welcome back Retrievers, and join us at The Pride Center for our first QT HangOUT of the year! QT HangOUT is a weekly, informal, and relaxed get-together where snacks, board games, video games,...

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Aug

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 469, ITE Student Lounge

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

Interested in studying for a career in tech but don’t know where to start? This is the event for you! Learn about IS while grabbing a bite to eat, chatting with IS faculty, checking out IS labs,...

View Event Details for Information Systems (IS) Department Open House

Aug

Location

The Commons : 2B23

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Description

The Mosaic Center's open house event welcomes new and returning Retrievers into our vibrant community. Drop by for donuts, meet our team, and get to know the heart of what we do: centering culture...

View Event Details for Sweet Beginnings: Donuts with The Mosaic

Aug

Location

The Commons : 2B23, The Mosaic

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Start the year with something sweet! Visit The Mosaic’s open house for doughnuts, community, and a chance to learn about our programs, events, and how to get involved.

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Aug

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 456

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Whether you are new to UMBC, new to the major/minor, interested in Philosophy, or just returning after summer break, we invite you to hang out with us for lunch and to meet or catch up with our...

View Event Details for Welcome to the Philosophy Department!

Aug

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 325B

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Meet faculty, explore student clubs, and connect with your department community. Light refreshments will be served.

View Event Details for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) Department Open House

Aug

Location

The Commons : Terrace

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Did you know you could design your own major? Come have snacks with the faculty, staff, and students of INDS to find out more!

View Event Details for Individualized Study Program (INDS) Open House

Aug

Location

The Commons : Mainstreet

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Stop by and hear about opportunities through the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Come check out the Entrepreneurship Minor!

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Aug

Location

The Commons : Mainstreet

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Dive into discovery with the Department of Marine Biology at UMBC! Whether you're curious about coastal ecosystem, passionate about the future of marine biotechnology, or want to learn about new...

View Event Details for Meet the Department of Marine Biotechnology

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Events

The Gathering Space Welcome Back Event

QT HangOUT: Welcome Back Retrievers!

Join us for our first QT HangOUT of the year!

Information Systems (IS) Department Open House

Sweet Beginnings: Donuts with The Mosaic

Welcome Retrievers Open House

Sweet Beginnings: Doughnuts with The Mosaic

Welcome to the Philosophy Department!

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) Department Open House

Individualized Study Program (INDS) Open House

Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship

Meet the Department of Marine Biotechnology

Join us for our first QT HangOUT of the year!

Welcome Retrievers Open House

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