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
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,...