Program Overview Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies B.A.

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Why Major in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies?

With a Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies major at UMBC, you will start your journey of critically analyzing the world and understanding where you can make a difference.

Build a more just future.

For over 40 years, students within the Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies major at UMBC have employed intersectional thinking and collaborative learning to think critically, lead conversations, and create change.

As a student of this program, you’ll join a community of doers. With opportunities to participate in timely research projects, work with local and global advocacy groups, and enjoy individualized support from faculty, you’ll gain a deep understanding of everyday power structures and how to break them down.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies?

Graduates of this program understand how women, gender, and sexualities shape the world. Whether it’s pushing for equitable access to health care, challenging wage gaps, or standing up against racial bias, UMBC graduates leave prepared to impact society’s inequities in their corners of the world.

They’ve created successful careers advocating for justice and equality in politics, law, public health, teaching, and social work as well as medicine and scientific research. Live your life passionately as you build a career centered around ethical and measurable change.

Curious about what alumni are up to now? Read our alumni profiles and find out.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Complete the Common App

Your first stop is the Common App. You can learn more about how to apply with the Common App here.

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Application Deadlines

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Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies Undergraduate Programs