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Orientation Registration and Schedules

Registration for UMB's New Student Orientation

  1. Most new students will be registered for a UMB New Student Orientation session by their School/Program. However, some Schools/Programs will ask students to register for an orientation session. Registration information is noted under the Schools and programs listed below.  
  2. Click on your UMB School below to view the new student orientation dates for your School or program. 
    • If you are unable to attend your designated orientation date, you are welcome to join another orientation date.  
  3. All in-person sessions will occur in the SMC Campus Center except for one, see below for additional details. Students attending a virtual orientation should register for the Zoom meeting for their School/program listed below.
96% of students who attended UMB's New Student Orientation in 2025 said they would recommend orientation to future students!

Universities at Shady Grove Students: Register Here!

  • USG Students Wednesday, August 19, 10-3 pm at USG Lunch provided
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

School of Dentistry
Please note that registration procedures differ by program. Certain programs pre‑register students, whereas others require students to register independently.
  • DDS - pre-registered by program 
    • Friday, August 14, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor
  • Dental Hygiene (Baltimore) - Register Here! 
    • Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom) 
    • Friday, August 14, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Dental Hygiene (USG) - Register Here!
    • Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)
    • Wednesday, August 19, 10-3 pm at USG

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Baltimore, Hybrid, and Online: Register Here!

Orientation is mandatory for all new School of Graduate Studies Students. 

  • Monday, August 3, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor
  • Thursday, August 6, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom) 
  • Friday, August 14, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Monday, August 17, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

Universities at Shady Grove Students: Register Here!

Orientation is mandatory for all new School of Graduate Studies Students. 

  • USG Students Wednesday, August 19, 10-3 pm at USG Lunch provided
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

All new Carey School of Law students should refer back to the orientation information shared by their programs.

Orientation is Mandatory for all new School of Medicine Students. Students are registered by their program. 

  • MD - Monday, August 3, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor
  • PTRS/DPT - Wednesday, May 27, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Room 349
  • Pathology Assistant - Wednesday, May 27, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Room 349
  • Physician Assistant - Wednesday, May 27, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Room 349
  • MGC - Friday, August 14, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Baltimore, Hybrid, and Online: Register Here!

Orientation is mandatory for all new School of Nursing Students. 

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Room 349
  • Monday, August 3, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor
  • Thursday, August 6, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom) 
  • Friday, August 14, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Monday, August 17, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

Universities at Shady Grove Students: Register Here!

Orientation is mandatory for all new School of Nursing Students. 

  • USG Students Wednesday, August 19, 10-3 pm at USG Lunch provided
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Please note that registration procedures differ by program. Certain programs pre‑register students, whereas others require students to register independently.

  • PharmD - Registered by Program 
    • Monday, August 17, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor

Universities at Shady Grove Students Register Here!

  • Wednesday, August 19, 10-3 pm at USG Lunch provided
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

On Campus, Hybrid, and Online: Register Here!

Orientation is mandatory for all new School of Social Work Students. 

  • Monday, August 3, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor
  • Thursday, August 6, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Thursday, August 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom) 
  • Friday, August 14, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Monday, August 17, 2-4 pm (In-person) SMC Campus Center Elm Ballrooms 2nd Floor 
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

Universities at Shady Grove Students: Register Here!

Orientation is mandatory for all new School of Social Work Students. 

  • USG Students Wednesday, August 19, 10-3 pm at USG Lunch provided
  • Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 pm (Zoom)

If you require an accommodation for this event, please contact Margo Stebbins, Senior Specialist for Student Affairs and Well-being, at studentorientation@umaryland.edu and 410-706-5433 with your request, so that we can assist you further. Please submit your request by two weeks in advance to give us ample time to review your accommodation request, and we will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

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