Welcome to the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)!

We are so excited that you've chosen to continue your academic journey at UMB. UMB’s New Student Orientation complements your program-specific orientation by bringing the campus together to welcome students from across the University.

In just a few hours, discover university-wide support services, essential locations on campus, and the best part of being a student at UMB – connecting and collaborating with peers outside of your school or program. This is also an opportunity to learn about and ask questions about student requirements.

What happens at New Student Orientation? 

All in-person orientation sessions are held in the SMC Campus Center (621 W. Lombard St.), with a few exceptions, and are broken into two parts.
 
During "Spotlight Sessions" (approximately 30 minutes) key student success and support offices will provide a brief overview of their essential services designed to enhance your health, well-being, safety, and experience during your time at UMB.
 
After this session, you will join the "Student Services Showcase" (30-60 minutes). During the showcase, students are invited to breakout sessions, tours, and resource tables where you can meet with representatives from a variety of on-campus services to ask your questions and discover how to make the most of your university experience.

All in-person orientation sessions are held in the SMC Campus Center (621 W. Lombard St.), unless another location is communicated. Please plan to arrive at the start of your orientation hour. When you arrive, you will need to check-in using your One Card.

The following student resources will be in attendance at the New Student Orientation. These resources will enhance your experience as a new student at UMB. 

  • Office of Accountability and Compliance/Title IX 
  • Student Counseling Center
  • Office of Community Engagement 
  • Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS)
  • Office of Emergency Management​ 
    • Environmental Health and Safety​ 
    • Office of the Fire Marshall​ 
    • Public & Occupational Health​ 
  • Student Financial Aid and Student Accounts​ 
  • Center for Global Engagement/Office of International Services 
  • Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL)
  • The Intercultural Center
  • The One Card Office
  • Parking and Transportation​ 
  • UMB Police and Public Safety​ 
  • UMB Student Health Center
  • UMB Student Pantry ​ 
  • Office of Sustainability
  • URecFit and Wellness  
  • University Student Government Association (USGA)​ 
  • The Writing Center
  • Yes Chef! At UMB 

If you need an accommodation for an in-person or virtual event, please email umbstudentaffairs@umaryland.edu.

Contact Us

If you have questions about UMB's New Student Orientation, please email umbstudentaffairs@umaryland.edu.

 


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