Grad Voices Matter: Listening Sessions for UMBC Graduate Students

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:05:37 -0400

The Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) is hosting a series of Graduate Student Listening Sessions to hear directly from you—UMBC’s diverse graduate student community. Whether you’re balancing work and school, navigating identity, adjusting to a new environment, or finding your academic path—we’re here to listen.

Session Themes Include:

• Balancing Life & Learning (Working Professionals & Part-Time Students)

• Global Grad Voices (International Students)

• Inclusive & Intersecting Identities (LGBTQ+ Students, Students of Color, & Students with disabilities)

• STEM & Beyond (STEM and Non-STEM Students)

• Open Sessions (For all graduate students, regardless of background or discipline)

What to Expect:

Small-group conversations in a supportive space

In-person & virtual options

Sessions available during the day and evening

Light refreshments provided at all in-person sessions

Why Attend?

Because your experiences help shape the future of graduate student life at UMBC. These sessions inform how OGSL creates community, advocates for resources, and responds to your needs.

Sessions begin as early as Tuesday, July 15 — so sign up soon!