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
27

Information Tables

Location

On Campus : Various Locations

Date & Time

August 27, 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

If you need assistance locating a building, office, faculty, staff member, or a friend on campus, stop by one of our information tables. These tables will be located at three different sites: in...

Aug
26

Community Cookout

Location

The Quad

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Enjoy a delicious cookout heading into the new academic year! Other food options will be closed during this time, so students that have a meal plan should come to this event for dinner service.
Students carrying letters made up of balloons spelling UMBC

Aug
26

Convocation

Location

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Convocation marks the beginning of your UMBC career. Join students, faculty, and staff as you are officially welcomed to UMBC by President Valerie Sheares Ashby, and others. All new undergraduate...
UMBC President and Provost standing on a staff behind podiums in their regalia with the UMBC seal on a backdrop behind them.

Aug
26

Lunch on your own

Location

The Commons

Date & Time

August 26, 2025, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

The campus dining hall, True Grit’s is open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. to students. Various retail dining locations in The Commons will be open throughout the day (refer to the Opening Week Dining Hours...

Aug
25

Men’s Soccer Game

Location

Retriever Soccer Park

Date & Time

August 25, 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Cheer on your new home team and help set an all-time attendance record at Men’s Soccer versus Howard University. Students will receive a UMBC spirit giveaway while supplies last! Please have your...
UMBC Men's soccer player kicking a ball at a night game with UMBC student fans in the background