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Apply to be a Woolie!

Please see the details below from Welcome, Retrievers!

What is a Woolie?

Woolies are ambassadors for UMBC who help facilitate a smooth transition for new students at UMBC, acting as guides, mentors, and a resource during one of the most important transitions of a student's life. If you love UMBC and want to make a real difference for the incoming class, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do

As a Woolie, you'll develop relationships with and encourage a group of new students to engage with events, serve as a resource throughout the first six weeks of the fall semester, and participate in training around topics relevant to welcoming new students to campus.

Day-to-day, that looks like:

Playing icebreakers and creating community through small group time

Encouraging attendance at events like Commons Takeover, Involvement Fest, Big Breakfast and Bingo, and more

Being a guide to the culture and nuance of UMBC

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a diverse group of students who have a desire and the ability to work with people from various backgrounds, excellent communication skills, leadership potential, and a genuine desire to serve the UMBC community.

You're eligible if you: Are a current undergraduate student who has completed at least one semester at UMBC and are in good judicial and academic standing (minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA).

The Commitment

Three (3) one hour virtual sessions: various times over summer

Virtual outreach to new students : early August

In-person training: August 19–22, 2026

In Person Program: August 23 through September 1

Weekly virtual outreach during the first 6 weeks of the fall semester

Two hours of event support in September or October.

What You Get

Woolies receive a $750 stipend, all work-related meals during in-person training and program core dates, early move-in to fall housing with all early move-in fees waived (for on-campus residents), and free Welcome, Retrievers! apparel.

How to Apply

Applications open March 2 and close March 27 at 11:59 PM.
Apply using the online Woolie Application!

Questions? Reach out to welcomeretrievers@umbc.edu