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.
The Commons : 2nd Floor, Student Org Space
August 24, 2025,
1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Join us for a collaborative community art project where we’ll explore how our intersecting identities connect us in powerful ways. Through creative expression, we’ll join our unique stories...
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for Community Art Project
True Grit's
August 24, 2025,
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
To avoid long lines, please meet up with your Woolie group at the time and location your Woolie designates. Make sure to bring your UMBC Campus ID to use your meal plan!
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for Lunch with Woolie Group
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
August 24, 2025,
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Becoming a Retriever is about starting your academic journey, building community, and getting introduced to UMBC values. As a part of the Retriever community, we value inclusive excellence,...
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for Your Story Belongs Here
On Campus
August 24, 2025
(All Day Event)
This is your time to spend with your Woolie small group! Enjoy ice breakers, learn the UMBC Fight Song, and connect with your fellow Retrievers. All new undergraduate students are expected to...
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for Woolie Small Groups
True Grit's
August 23, 2025,
10:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Head on over to Late Night at True Grits for Trivia! Teams of up to 6 players can sign up. Winning teams will get Retriever Dollars on their UMBC accounts!
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for Trivia at Late Night
Erickson Field
August 23, 2025,
8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Join us on Erickson Field for a night to remember, packed with fun, fireworks and an endless amount of games! Come out and join other new retrievers!
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for Playfair
Erickson Field
August 23, 2025,
8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Kick off the year with this Welcome, Retrievers! tradition Meet up with your Woolie and head to Erickson Field for a night of fun and games! Playfair is a staple of Welcome,Retrievers! at UMBC....
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for Playfair, Fireworks & Dance Party
On Campus
August 23, 2025,
7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Attention all Residential Students! Meet your Resident Assistant and your Welcome, Retrievers! Leaders (Woolies). They will help you get the lay of the land for the next week. This time is...
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for Meet your RA and Woolie
True Grit's : & The Commons
August 23, 2025,
4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: True Grit’s Dining Hall & The Commons To avoid long lines, please meet up with your Woolie group at the time and location your Woolie designates.
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for Dinner with Woolie Group
University Center : Ballroom
August 23, 2025,
2:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Welcome Commuter Retrievers! Kick off the semester and celebrate your Retriever pride at our Commuter Welcome Event! Saturday, August 23, 2025 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at...
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for Commuter Welcome
