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

Oct
19

Good Morning Commuters (GMC)

A Great Way to Start Your Day!

Location

On Campus : True Grits Dining Hall

Date & Time

October 19, 2021, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Description

OCSS will be hosting a Good Morning Commuters (GMC) every Tuesday morning, from 8:30am to 10:00am, for breakfast. It's complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card. Here you can meet new people,...

Oct
18

EndNote Online

Location

Online

Date & Time

October 18, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Learn how to utilize the full range of features included in the web-accessible citation manager. This hands-on workshop will focus on setting up an account, importing and transferring references,...

Oct
18

Spiderman Mind Mapping

a transfer week event!

Location

The Commons : Commuter Lounge

Date & Time

October 18, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Description

Join OCSS as we kick off Transfer Appreciation Week! We will be meeting in the Commuter Lounge (right next to the bookstore) and crafting a map of our time here at UMBC as transfer students. Come...

Oct
18

Locate the Marvels!

a transfer week event!

Location

On Campus

Date

October 18, 2021 – Oct 22, 2021 (All Day Event)

Description

Can you find the hidden Marvel characters on campus? There's 12 of them, and it's your mission to find one and bring it back to OCSS (right next to the Bookstore!). If you find a blue, paper...

Oct
15

Undergraduate Research 101

Interested in joining a lab?

Location

Online

Date & Time

October 15, 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

JOIN WEBEX MEETING https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=me53a3aa7819885d49b2aae1a05dc092f Meeting number (access code): 2623 030 1414 Meeting password: 2hzBcVVsB87 Want to get involved in...

Oct
15

Academic Advising 101

We Advise, You Decide!

Location

Online

Date & Time

October 15, 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Did you know that at UMBC, you MUST get advised before registering for Spring classes? In this workshop, we will go over how to know who your advisor is, how to make an appointment, and what you...

Oct
12

Good Morning Commuters (GMC)

A Great Way to Start Your Day is With Chick-Fil-A!

Location

On Campus : Commons Terrace Tent

Date & Time

October 12, 2021, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Description

OCSS will be hosting a Good Morning Commuters (GMC) every Tuesday morning, from 8:30am to 10:00am, for breakfast. It's complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card. Here you can meet new people,...