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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Location

Sherman Hall : 344

Date & Time

August 26, 2026, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Come visit the EDHS simulation laboratory (We have a working ambulance simulator!) See our brand new spaces in the renovated Sherman Hall. (They are amazing!) Interact with faculty, staff,...

View Event Details for Emergency and Disaster Health Systems (EDHS) Open House

Location

Biological Sciences : Breezeway

Date & Time

August 26, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Learn more about our labs and department by visiting our interactive displays.

View Event Details for Biology Welcome Week

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 325

Date & Time

August 26, 2026, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering welcomes folks to meet up with student groups, grab a snack and chat with faculty & staff members. It's an opportunity to kick off...

View Event Details for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Open House

Location

The Commons : Sports Zone

Date & Time

August 25, 2026, 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Description

Start your morning the UMBC commuter way. Join us for breakfast with fellow commuters and connect with helpful on-campus resources. There's no better way to kick off your day! Good Morning...

View Event Details for Good morning Commuters (GMC)

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 337

Date & Time

August 24, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for the start of a new semester in Dance! Open to all new and returning dance majors and minors.

View Event Details for Dance Department Fall Gathering

Location

Retriever Soccer Park

Date & Time

August 23, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

Cheer on UMBC against the Loyola Greyhounds. UMBC students can reserve a free ticket for themselves in advance and purchase tickets for guests at tickets.umbc.edu. Students can also use their...

UMBC students dressed in UMBC gear cheering outside at a soccer game.

View Event Details for Men's Soccer vs Loyola

Location

Retriever Soccer Park : Giffen Hill

Date & Time

August 23, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Enjoy a delicious cookout before heading to the UMBC Men's soccer game against Loyola!

Students carrying letters made up of balloons spelling UMBC

View Event Details for Convocation Cookout

Location

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Date & Time

August 23, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

We look forward to welcoming our incoming students to a new academic year and introducing them to UMBC’s traditions. This celebration brings faculty, staff, and students together for the formal...