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
6

Fall Dissertation House

Writing a proposal, thesis, dissertation, journal article?

Location

The Commons : 318

Date & Time

October 6, 2022, 9:00 am – Oct 7, 2022 5:00 pm

Description

Dissertation House is a program hosted for UMBC students only. Students who participate in this program will spend each day writing, and sharing ideas about their proposals, master thesis or...

Oct
3

Open Mic Night

Talent is Everywhere; Especially At UMBC; Come Show Us

Location

The Commons : Sports Zone

Date & Time

October 3, 2022, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Are you a poet and want everyone to know it? Maybe you're a joker, a dancer, or someone who just wants to show off their special talent? OCSS' Open Mic Night welcomes everyone and anyone to share...

Sep
29

Candidates in Our Backyard

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

September 29, 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Description

Join the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Arbutus Business Association, and UMBC’s Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Graduate Student Association, and Student Government...

Sep
29

Candidates in Our Backyard

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

September 29, 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

Join the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Arbutus Business Association, and UMBC’s Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Graduate Student Association, and Student Government...

Sep
29

Anime Trivia Events

Come and Test your Anime Knowledge

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

September 29, 2022, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Do you like to watch and talk about Anime? Do you have extensive knowledge about different kinds of Anime? Come to Room 331 in the Common on Thursday, September 29, 2022.  From 2 pm - 3 pm...

Sep
29

Pop-Up: Better Breakfast

Pick up an overnight oat kit while supplies last!

Location

The Commons : Breezeway

Date & Time

September 29, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Description

The Office of Health Promotion and the dietician from Dining Services are collaborating to provide you with overnight oat kits. Come pick up your kit and learn about the benefits of eating a...