About the Graduate Student Success Committee (GSSC)

Mission Statement

The Graduate Student Success Committee (GSSC) aims to promote holistic well-being for graduate students. Specifically, our job is to act as resources and advocates for anything related to academics and mental and physical well-being.

This committee highlights the interconnectedness of these aspects, as they are necessary for graduate student success. GSSC facilitates events that are of use for graduate students’ well-being, as well as helps disseminate information about resources available on campus.

What we do:

    • Serve as liaisons to graduate student resources.
    • Graduate Student Fest (every Fall)
    • Headshot events for graduate students
    • Campus partnerships with AOK Library, PROMISE, etc.
    • …and so much more!

If you have an idea for an event? Let us know!

 

Show Upcoming

Feb
4

Transfer Tips and Trivia

Come test your UMBC knowledge!

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 4, 2022, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Navigating a new campus can be hard, but utilizing the many campus resources UMBC offers can make it much easier! Come learn about different offices at UMBC and how they can support you, and then...

Feb
3

Social Media Challenge

Follow us for a chance to win!

Location

Online

Date

February 3, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

Follow OCSS on Instagram at umbc_offcampus, comment the name of where you transferred from on our Thursday post, and we will pick one lucky winner from the comment section to win a $50 gift card...

Feb
2

Map Your Future

and thrive as a transfer!

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 2, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Being a transfer can be tricky, but with proper planning, you can make the most of your time at UMBC! Join us as we walk you through how to thrive as a transfer student, and leave with a success...

Feb
1

OCSS Student Panel

Have questions? We have answers!

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 1, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Have any lingering questions as a new transfer or commuter student? Looking for ways to meet other students? Come learn about Off-Campus Student Services and listen to our panel of experts talk...

Jan
31

Game Hour with TSN Leaders

Welcome to Retriever Nation!

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 31, 2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Come meet your Transfer Student Network Leaders and fellow transfer students! We’ll be playing online games like Pictionary and offering up some tips on how to be a successful transfer student at...

Jan
21

Mental Health First Aid

How to help in a mental health crisis

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 21, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Mental Health First Aid ® is an 8-hour national certification course that is designed to teach the layperson the skills to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use disorder crisis,...