Getting Involved

There are many ways for graduates to get involved with UMBC, including: attending events, making a donation, hiring students, sharing UMBC news and stories, volunteering in career events, joining one of our alumni groups, and numerous other activities. Learn more at alumni.umbc.edu/getinvolved.

CHAPTER OF YOUNG ALUMNI (CYA)

More than 30,000 of UMBC’s 90,000+ alumni are graduates from the last 10 years. CYA puts on social and educational programs throughout the year to help promote education, networking, and fun. Learn more at alumni.umbc.edu/cya and like us on Facebook (@UMBCcya).

More information about alumni groups including the Alumni Association Board of Directors, Chapter of Black and Latinx Alumni, the Down and Dirty Dawg Band Alumni Chapter, and others can be found on the alumni website.

Professional Networking

Retrievers Connect is a virtual platform for alumni to connect with each other, support students, and connect with faculty and staff. Join 2,000+ fellow Retrievers and network by region, industry, or interest at retriversconnect.umbc.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Office of Alumni Engagement promotes multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year with time commitments from 1 to 2 hours to regularly scheduled meetings. To learn about volunteer opportunities, visit alumni.umbc.edu/volunteer .

Campus Services

Alumni may continue to use a number of campus services after they’ve graduated including the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, athletic resources, and the Career Center. Learn about these and more on the alumni website alumni.umbc.edu/discounts