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

Mar
15

Men's Basketball Bus Trip

Cheer on your Retrievers in the Conference Championship!

Location

Stadium Lot

Date & Time

March 15, 2019, 9:00 am – Mar 16, 2019 11:30 pm

Description

FOR UMBC STUDENTS ONLY!! It’s happening again!!! UMBC is traveling to Burlington, VT to take on the Vermont Catamounts in the America East Conference Men’s Basketball Championship! Please...

Mar
14

Reading Images in Context: Spotlight Workshop

Led by Beth Saunders, head of UMBC Special Collections

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Special Collections

Date & Time

March 14, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

This workshop focuses on using images -- in particular, photographs -- in research. We will discuss tools for researching the source and history of photographs and how different contexts, from...

Mar
14

Pi-Day Pi-K

So. Much. Pi(e)!

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

March 14, 2019, 10:15 am – 1:30 pm

Description

Join GSA for our first ever πDay πK! We will be meeting outside of the front of the RAC and making our way around the UMBC Circle. If you are interested in joining us, please register here. The...

Mar
13

TSN Workshop

Budgeting

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

March 13, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Learn about budgeting and money management during our last spring workshop! As always lunch will be provided for all that attend!

Mar
12

Good Morning Commuters

Start your day off right with OCSS!

Location

The Commons : Main Street

Date & Time

March 12, 2019, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Description

Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources!  There isn't a better way to start your day! FREE with the one-time purchase of a Commuter Gold Card; you...

Mar
11

T.E.A.M. Meeting

Location

The Commons : 329

Date & Time

March 11, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

The Transfer Engagement and Mentoring (T.E.A.M.) program is dedicated to increasing the persistence and retention of underrepresented male students at UMBC, with emphasis on African-American men....