We are so excited to have you on campus for New Student Orientation! Registration for Summer Orientation programs will become available in early April. There are limited dates for campus orientation.
We offer several different orientation programs to fit the needs of our students. Family members and supporters are encouraged to also attend our orientation program. We offer special sessions just for family members. You can find information about each of our programs below.
Welcome Honors College and
Scholars Program Students
June 10 – June 11, 2025
New UMBC students admitted to the Honors College or one of our Scholars Programs are invited to join us for an overnight orientation program. Students will stay overnight in one of our Residential Hall. We will offer Family Orientation Programming on June 11, 2025. More information will be provided to students as we get closer to June.
First Year Orientation Programs
New First Year students admitted to UMBC will be able to join us for New Student Orientation on select dates reserved just for First Year students. This is your chance to connect with other new First Year Retrievers. We will offer programming for new First Year students and their family members on June 17, 18, 24, & 26.
Additional dates in July and August will be released soon.
Transfer Orientation Programs
New Transfer students admitted to UMBC will be able to join us for New Student Orientation on select dates reserved just for Transfer students. This is your chance to connect with other new Retrievers that are transferring into UMBC. We will offer programming for Transfer students and their family members on June 12 and June 25.
Additional dates in July and August will be released soon
Dawg Days: Basecamp
Dawg Days: Basecamp is an opportunity for new UMBC students to attend an overnight extended orientation program from July 8- July 9. There will be some fun evening activities including famous UMBC Bingo and Karaoke! This program is open to First-Year and Transfer students. There is an additional fee of $75 for this overnight program.
Once you register for New Student Orientation, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details on location, parking, and timeline. If you have questions about your orientation registration, please contact us at orientation@umbc.edu.