LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE.

Service and volunteerism are inextricably woven into our Retriever culture. All students can find unique and meaningful ways to get involved, learn about social issues, build skills, and act intentionally to better local and global communities. Service at UMBC is a gateway to deep, lifelong involvement in solving social problems and making meaningful, sustainable contributions.

Growing As A Leader

87% of service-learning respondents say their experiences HELPED THEM TO GROW AS LEADERS

Recipe For Success

We know that your college experience is so much more than what happens in the classroom. Whoever you are, whatever your interests, you’ll find friends and professors here who will share your passions— and broaden your perspective. Through clubs, events, and student organizations, UMBC lets you follow your passion through to practice. You can be yourself and become your best self at UMBC.

WHERE OUR STUDENTS SERVE. Our students participate in service learning throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., region, at places like:

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)

Global Brigades

Patterson Park Audubon Center

Refugee Youth Project

Special Olympics Maryland