Every student who joins our community brings with them a unique set of experiences, strengths, questions, and aspirations. In UAA, our mission is to help you turn those aspirations into opportunities—and those opportunities into successes that will shape your future.
UMBC is a place defined by curiosity, creativity, and care. We believe that a worldclass undergraduate education should challenge you academically, support you personally, and open doors to experiences that change how you understand the world and your place in it. UAA is at the heart of that commitment.
Across our programs—from firstyear courses, individualized studies, and livinglearning communities, to undergraduate research, prestigious scholarships, scholar communities like McNair and Meyerhoff, to academic advocacy and the Academic Success Center—you will find dedicated staff and faculty who are here to help you thrive. Whether you are charting your academic path, seeking mentoring or leadership
opportunities, exploring new interests, or navigating challenges along the way, UAA offers a network of people and resources designed to help you succeed.
We are especially proud of our commitment to inclusive excellence and student belonging. You will find communities here that celebrate difference, encourage exploration, and help every student feel seen and supported. Your voice matters at UMBC, and we are dedicated to ensuring that you feel empowered to shape your own educational journey.
This is an exciting time to be a Retriever. New programs, innovative teaching practices, and expanded student opportunities are transforming the undergraduate experience. No matter where you start, we are here to help you take your next step—and the one after
that.
Thank you for being part of UMBC. We are excited to walk alongside you as you learn, grow, and discover all that you are capable of achieving.
~Carlos Jensen
Dean and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
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