Events

OCTOBER 10 – 12, 2025

Get ready to show your BLACK and GOLD!

Alumni  Faculty and Staff  Family Friendly  Students

 

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Oct
8

Staff and Faculty Social

This is the only staff and faculty EXCLUSIVE event!

Location

Sherman Hall : Atrium

Date & Time

October 8, 2025, 4:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

This is the only staff and faculty exclusive homecoming event!  Come socialize with some colleagues and enjoy some tasty appetizers. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. RSVP via myUMBC.
Three UMBC staff standing around a cocktail table wearing black and gold at the UMBC Homecoming faculty and staff social.

Oct
9

Location

Fine Arts : Recital Hall

Date & Time

October 9, 2025, 4:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

We invite you to listen and learn as some of UMBC’s most intriguing faculty and alumni minds enlighten us. After the talks, enjoy a post-event reception  with featured speakers.  Stay tuned...
UMBC's Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy student researchers leading a demonstration of their autonomous robots.

Oct
9

Location

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Date & Time

October 9, 2025, 6:30 pm8:30 pm

Description

Retriever Madness is an exciting kickoff event where UMBC’s sports teams come together with the campus community to introduce themselves before the basketball season begins. All students, staff,...

Oct
10

Location

Erickson Field : Alumni & Friends Tent

Date & Time

October 10, 2025, 4:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

Join the Center for Global Engagement for a fun filled Friday evening! Taste your way around the world at our snack bar and get creative with some crafts from different parts of the globe. This...

Oct
10

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

October 10, 2025, 6:00 pm10:00 pm

Description

Join us for the first night of the carnival!  This is a preview for students and there will be plenty of games and giveaways. $10 unlimited ride wristbands along with game ticket bundles can be...
Carnival rides outside lit up at night.

Oct
11

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

October 11, 2025, 9:00 am11:00 am

Description

Start your Homecoming Saturday off right with a warm and welcoming breakfast at True Grit’s, UMBC’s beloved dining hall! Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy a hearty meal alongside current...