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May 1 is College Signing Day — and Retriever Nation is growing!

Join the celebration by sharing your excitement on social media with #RetrieverNation.

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See UMBC Through Our Students’ Eyes

Get a virtual tour of UMBC like no other — through the personal experiences of our own students on UMBC’s episode of The College Tour.

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U.S. News highlights UMBC’s national leadership in teaching, innovation, and diversity.

This year’s rankings show UMBC jumping an impressive 25 spots on the list of Best National Universities and appearing on several other prestigious lists, distinguishing the university’s achievements on a national stage. 

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Life at UMBC

Our UMBC community is committed to helping you achieve excellence as a student and beyond. Whether breaking boundaries in the classroom and the lab, or stretching your limits on stage or the playing field, Retrievers are in it #UMBCTogether.

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Research

Explore each and every angle.

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Campus Life

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