Community News

May 21: Retriever Ready Action Update

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. COVID-19 Health & Safety UMBC’s Public Health Dashboard was updated with new data on May...

Posted: May 21, 2021, 2:37 PM

Vaccine Exemption Process

Dear UMBC Community, As announced earlier, the University System of Maryland and UMBC will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff who will be on the UMBC campus and...

Posted: May 17, 2021, 3:00 PM

May 14: Retriever Ready Action Update

Good Luck on Finals + Celebrate the Class of 2021!

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. COVID-19 Health & Safety UMBC’s Public Health Dashboard was updated with new data on May...

Posted: May 14, 2021, 3:26 PM

Reminder: Celebrate the Class of 2021!

Dear UMBC Community, We invite the entire UMBC community to join together online to celebrate the Class of 2021 during virtual commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 20, for our graduate...

Posted: May 13, 2021, 3:32 PM

Return to On-Campus Work Guidance

Key Points UMBC is preparing for a gradual shift over the summer from primarily remote work to a return to on-campus work. Faculty and staff currently working remotely can return to campus...

Posted: May 13, 2021, 2:23 PM

Budget and Enrollment Update

Key Points The FY 2021 year-end operating results are better than previously projected.  The FY 2022 budget will continue to be challenging as we manage ongoing impacts of the pandemic,...

Posted: May 12, 2021, 3:05 PM

BOOK NOW: Vaccine appointments

Dear Community, After focusing on our current students, we now have a limited number of appointments available for UMBC’s first on-campus COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. We will be offering the...

Posted: May 10, 2021, 8:32 AM

Support for India and UMBC’s Indian Community

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, On Tuesday, India became the second country to surpass 20 million COVID-19 infections, following the United States. Globally, India now accounts for almost...

Posted: May 7, 2021, 3:55 PM

Out-of-State Domestic Travel Exception Process

Dear UMBC Community, All University-related out-of-state travel for faculty, staff, and students is currently prohibited. However, in recognition of the nature of limited mission-critical...

Posted: May 7, 2021, 12:57 PM