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
6

Welcome to UMBC

A place for new students to join for lunch and conversation!

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

February 6, 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join OCSS as we welcome a new Adult Learners, Commuters, Transfers and Veterans! This is a time for conversation, questions and engagement! We look forward to seeing you there!

Feb
2

Cookies, Cocoa, and Coloring

Come unwind with Off-Campus Student Services

Location

The Commons : 329

Date & Time

February 2, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Join us for some Hot cocoa, some yummy cookies and coloring pages. Unwind, relax and meet other students on campus. The room will be open from 3-5pm and you are welcome to come and go as you...

Jan
29

Transfer Welcome Day

Calling all incoming Transfer Students!!!

Location

University Center : Ballrooms

Date & Time

January 29, 2023, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

As Part of our traditional Welcome Week activities, this event is hosted by Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS). OCSS offers a range of services, programs, and support and aims to help transfer,...

Jan
17

Winter Dissertation House

Writing a proposal, thesis, dissertation, journal article?

Location

The Commons : 318

Date & Time

January 17, 2023, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Dissertation House is a program hosted for UMBC students only. Participants in this program will spend each day writing and sharing ideas about their proposals, master theses, or doctoral...

Jan
12

HeinOnline Workshop Demo

Meet with our representative, Tim Hooge!

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 12, 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

The AOK Library & Gallery is hosting an online workshop demo of our trial database, HeinOnline, with HeinOnline representative, Tim Hooge. This will take place remotely on Thursday, January...

Jan
9

STRiVE 2023

Location

Off Campus

Date

January 9, 2023 – Jan 13, 2023 (All Day Event)

Description

STRiVE is an intensive and engaging five-day leadership for social impact program that helps inspire and support students in becoming more effective leaders and contributors to their communities,...