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<Title>FAFSA Priority Deadline 2/14</Title>
<Tagline>Have you submitted your FAFSA yet?</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">The priority deadline for the 2020-2021 FAFSA is quickly approaching.  <div><br></div><div>The FAFSA can be completed online at <a href="null" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">fafsa.gov </a>or using the <strong>free</strong> <a href="https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/announcements/mystudentaid-app" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>myStudentAid app</strong></a> on a mobile device.</div><div><br></div><div>If you haven't completed the FAFSA and need assistance, check out the <a href="https://financialaid.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Office of Financial Aid</a>. You can also check out the resources from the <a href="https://blog.ed.gov/2019/10/8-steps-fafsa/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">US Department of Education</a>. </div><div><br></div><div>Remember: the FAFSA is FREE! You don't need to pay to submit your federal financial aid form.</div></div>
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<Summary>The priority deadline for the 2020-2021 FAFSA is quickly approaching.      The FAFSA can be completed online at fafsa.gov or using the free myStudentAid app on a mobile device.     If you haven't...</Summary>
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<Title>Tutoring is Available</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><strong>Happy Monday, Retrievers!</strong><div><br></div><div>Tutoring is now available through the Academic Success Center. Check it out!</div><div><br></div><h4>Appointment Tutoring</h4><h5>Located in Sherman Hall, B wing Room 345.</h5><h6><span><em>For every 100 level and 2</em><em>00 level class at UMBC.</em></span></h6><div><span>Hours:</span></div><div><strong>Monday - Thursday: 10-5</strong></div><div><strong>Friday: 10-3</strong></div><div><br></div><h4>Math and Science Tutoring Center</h4><h5>Located in AOK Library, First Floor</h5><h6><em>Drop in tutoring for STEM courses at UMBC.</em></h6><h6><div><span>Hours:</span></div><div>Monday - Thursday: 10-7</div><div>Friday: 10-3</div><div><br></div></h6><h4>The Writing Center</h4><div><h5>Located in AOK Library, First Floor</h5></div><div><em>One to one writing tutoring for any course at UMBC.</em></div><div><h6><div><span>Hours:</span></div><div>Monday - Thursday: 10-7</div><div>Friday: 10-3</div></h6></div></div>
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<Title>UMBC Transit Route Changes</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Beginning <strong>Sunday, March 1, 2020</strong> the following route names, configuration, and scheduling changes will go into effect at UMBC Transit:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Arbutus - </strong><a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/2zbxgclg14kraxmmf74ixi3kptzydk09" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Route Map</strong></a> <strong>(Weekdays &amp; Weekends) </strong>— The existing Arbutus/MARC route will be renamed to <strong>Arbutus</strong>. The new route will increase service to downtown Arbutus - East Dr. (<strong><a href="https://ocamocha.com/home" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">OCA Mocha)</a>, </strong>and shorten the time it takes to get to the Satellite Lot.<span> </span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><strong>BWI MARC - <a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/up8k0u1btxv6uo3fbu5jrf0vht4gwhtj" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Route Map</a> (Weekdays - See Arundel for weekend BWI MARC service) </strong>— The current Arbutus/MARC route will be split into two routes with <strong>BWI MARC</strong> being an entirely new route. The new route color will be <strong>black </strong>and service will be closely aligned to the MTA 201 and MARC train schedules. This route will provide access with a bus stop at the RAC circle on the outbound trips, and will service the loop on the inbound trips.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Arundel - <a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/3097mht5mv976439ks3y7n69fcbugcg4" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Route Map</a> (Weekends) </strong>— The existing Arundel route will now service BWI MARC/Amtrak Station / MTA 201 Commuter bus, on both outbound and inbound trips to Arundel Mills Mall.<span> </span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><strong>Downtown - <a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/e6d95042xb34aofp1chqrnjdmwc4xvl5" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Route Map</a> (Weekdays &amp; Weekends) </strong>— This route will now provide access with a bus stop at the RAC circle on the outbound trips. Stop #5. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/W+Fayette+St+%26+N+Greene+St,+Baltimore,+MD+21201/@39.2907776,-76.6237466,3a,90y,223.3h,89.99t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEUz39tt29Xb811UR-LOC2A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c804a0b58743ff:0x6e432c5160a848aa!8m2!3d39.2902813!4d-76.6237383?hl=en&amp;authuser=0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Greene St. &amp; Fayette St.</a> (UMB) is officially changed and moved to stop #5. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Baltimore+St.+%26+Greene+St./@39.2891887,-76.6239319,3a,90y,216.83h,83.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scQuMfflHg7iK_wOsaKhYhg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c804a0aa258005:0x239331a48c3c3ef2!8m2!3d39.2890879!4d-76.6240623?hl=en&amp;authuser=0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Baltimore St. &amp; </a><span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Baltimore+St.+%26+Greene+St./@39.2891887,-76.6239319,3a,90y,216.83h,83.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scQuMfflHg7iK_wOsaKhYhg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c804a0aa258005:0x239331a48c3c3ef2!8m2!3d39.2890879!4d-76.6240623?hl=en&amp;authuser=0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Greene St.</a> (UMB)</span></p><p><br></p><p>For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office. <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">410.455.2454</a></p></div>
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<Title>Master your class with SI PASS!</Title>
<Tagline>Peer assisted study sessions for your classes at UMBC!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><strong>Happy Monday, Retrievers!</strong><div><br></div><div>We made it through the first week of the semester, so let's talk about a great resource that can help you be successful: <strong>SI PASS!</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>SI Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are weekly review sessions led by trained student leaders. </strong>Not only have SI PASS leaders succeeded in the course before, but they also attend classes along with you so they can help you be successful. </div><div><br></div><div>The best way to find out more about SI PASS is to attend a session! <strong>SI PASS exists for select BIOL, CHEM, ECON, MATH, PHYS, and SPAN courses. For session times, please check with your SI PASS leader.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>SI PASS allows students to interact with the material in dynamic ways. Sessions allow students to compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and prepare for tests.</div><div><br></div><div><em>Do you love SI PASS? Tell us about it in the comments!</em></div></div>
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    <p>Are you excited about your classes? Great! We’re excited to
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    <p><strong>All tutoring will begin on Monday, February 10, 2020</strong>. In the
    meantime, if you are in an SI PASS supported course, make sure you reach out to
    your SI PASS leader and say hello!</p>
    
    <p>Also, keep an eye out for our Writing Wednesdays workshops
    hosted by the Writing Center to help you become a better writer.</p>
    
    <p>It's a new year and a new semester—so let’s make it the best one yet!</p></div>
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    First-Generation College Student Graduates from UMBC! </span></p>
    
    <p><span>Commencement
    is December 19th, and when you amazing First-Gen graduates pick up your
    regalia, be sure to come get your First-Gen cord!</span></p>
    
    <p><span>First-Gen cords are
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    <p><strong><span>Career Center <br>
    (Math/Psychology Building, outside room 201)</span></strong><span> <br>
    </span><strong><span>Wednesday, December
    11th -  Friday, December 13th <br>
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    <p><em><span>It's Official #FirstGenGrad</span></em></p>
    
    <p><em><span>Being a first-generation college graduate is a big deal!  You
    are the start of a whole new legacy and have claimed your future.  UMBC is
    proud of to have been part of your journey and encourages you to extend beyond!</span></em></p>
    
    <p><em><span>You are #First in so many ways.  This graduation cord
    recognizes your outstanding achievements and its colors are intentional:</span></em></p>
    
    <p><em><span>Blue represents the <strong>wisdom </strong>that you have acquired
    throughout your college career. </span></em></p>
    
    <p><em><span>Green represents the enormous <strong>growth </strong>and <strong>progress </strong>that
    you have exhibited in both your character and your academics.  </span></em></p>
    
    <p><em><span>Congratulations #UMBC2019 #UMBCFirstGen</span></em></p></div>
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