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
25

Late Night Karaoke w/(seb)

Directly following Playfair!

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 10:00 pm – Aug 27, 2018 1:00 am

Description

Enjoy the delicious tradition of late night food in the dining hall and show off your singing skills with karaoke! (seb) karaoke’s are always a good time, so kick off the year with us! Late...

Aug
25

Playfair w/ Fireworks 

Required for ALL new students!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Welcome to UMBC! We invite you to join us for Playfair, a high energy session sure to help you get moving and meet your new peers! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and your UMBC Orientation...

Aug
25

Dinner with Woolie Group

Directly following your RA and Woolie Floor Meeting!

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

To avoid long lines, please stagger your arrival time based on the schedule below: Commuters meet in Commuter Lounge for Pizza-5:00 p.m. Dinner Chesapeake, Susquehanna, and Erickson...

Aug
25

Pizza In the Lounge

Freshman Commuter Students are Welcome!

Location

The Commons : OCSS Lounge

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

After a day of fun at the Freshman Commuter Retreat, join us for Pizza in the OCSS Lounge. Here you’ll be able to recap the day and prepare for Playfair!!

Aug
25

Meet your RA and Woolie

Required for ALL new residential students!

Location

On Campus : Your Floor Lounge

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Meet your Resident Assistant and your Welcome Week Leaders (Woolies) and get the lay of the land for the next week. This time is important to connect to your Welcome Week experience. REQUIRED FOR...

Aug
25

Welcome Week Kick Off

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Description

We encourage all new students and their families to join us for the welcome week kick off and wrap up of freshman Move-In Day with greetings from the Vice President of Student Affairs and current...

Aug
25

Free Gameroom Play

Location

The Commons : Gameroom

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am

Description

Come and wind down with a game of pool or ping pong. The gameroom is a great place to hang out with new friends. Open all day and late night!

Aug
25

Retriever Fest

Commons Mainstreet & Erickson Field

Location

On Campus

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

The Commons Mainstreet: Visit Campus Partners 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Just moved in, but you have some questions? This is a great time to connect with offices that you need to do business with and learn...

Aug
25

Freshman Commuter Retreat

Sign Up Required!

Location

On Campus : UC Ballroom

Date & Time

August 25, 2018, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Start Welcome Week off right with the Freshman Commuter Retreat! Participants have the option of participating in a high/low ropes course at Genesee Valley or staying on campus to compete in the...