What You’ll Do
What’s Retriever Life like? You’ll find students interested in everything from food, culture, and the arts to athletics, anime, and more. And, at a host of campus-wide events each year like Homecoming and Quadmania, you’ll enjoy festivals, parties, concerts, and comedy shows.
Discover your Path
The Major Event is UMBC’s signature academic showcase, where students discover majors, minors, and future possibilities. You’ll get to ask questions, learn how different programs work together, and see which opportunities spark your curiosity.
A Student Org for Every Interest
There are over 250 student orgs at UMBC, but if you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can start your own! Many of our student orgs host events open to the entire community such as cultural showcases, concerts, and open mic nights.
Never a Dull Moment
Our Student Events Board (seb) works hard to make sure that you always have something to do. From movie nights to bus trips and bingo to karaoke, there’s no excuse to stay in your room all weekend, even if you’re just in it for the free pizza.
Homecoming
Carnival, bonfire, crab feast, puppy parade — it’s a favorite tradition every year!
Intramural Sports
Get a sneak peek of intramural sports throughout the school year.
Quadmania
Quadmania celebrates Retriever spirit with concerts, games, and unforgettable campus energy.
We Are the Champions
Our DI athletics teams regularly break records and bring home championships, so you’ll find a reason to wear your black and gold and cheer for UMBC all year ‘round. Check out the latest news and schedule.
Men’s Swimming
The men’s swimming and diving team held off hard-charging Binghamton to win its 14th America East crown.
Volleyball
UMBC’s volleyball team claims the program’s third consecutive America East title.
Track and Field
Men’s track and field athlete Jayo Adegboyo was named the 2025 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year.
