We are so excited to have you on campus for New Student Orientation! Registration for Winter Orientation programs will be available in November. Winter orientation dates are tentative and subject to change due to inclement weather.
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
Date to be released February 2026
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. Orientation dates for Honors & Scholars Students starting in Fall 2026 will be released in February.
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 on and families December 10. We will also offer programming on January 8, 15, 20, and 22.
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 families on December 10. We will also offer programming on January 8, 15, 20, and 22.
Date to be released February 2026
Dawg Days: Basecamp is an opportunity for new UMBC students to attend an overnight extended orientation program. Additional information about extended orientation programs will be released in February. 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.