Orientation begins Wednesday

Transfer and New Student Orientation/ Course Selection days begin Wednesday at UMBC. Off-Campus Student Services will provide information at all sessions regarding: transportation, off-campus housing, ways to get connected, August Retreats, and more!

If you have not yet registered for an Orientation session, click here to sign up online.

Here's a timeline from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation with some important dates to remember:

 

April-June 2013

 

Ongoing: Online Placement Testing. Students are required to take the online placement tests during their chosen one-week time slot. These tests are necessary for advisors to determine appropriate course placement during Orientation.

 

June-August 2013

 

June 13-28, July 2-12, 30-31, August 1-3, 24, 27: (select one date to attend) Orientation Course Selection Days.Your orientation confirmation will be sent to you following receipt of your online reservation request form.

 

August-September 2013

 

August 24-September 1: Welcome Week. A week-long series of social and educational events designed to help you meet other students and learn about opportunities available at UMBC, both inside and outside the classroom.  

*Prior to the  first day of classes, students must submit the Mandatory UMBC Health Form.

 

 

 

For more information regarding Orientation, email orientation@umbc.edu. Or as always, call our office at 410.455.2770 for more information regarding Commuter and Transfer Student programs.