| Vision: | The UMBC Career Center aims to empower all students and graduates to create their own success stories. |
Our team of talented and dedicated professionals are here to help you explore your career options, weigh decisions, and gain experience through internships, co-ops, and research positions. We will also connect you to employers seeking to hire UMBC talent through networking events and career fairs. See: Resources for Students.
The Career Center also serves UMBC alumni as they grow in their careers or transition to new ones, and we create partnerships with local and national employers to provide outstanding talent. We collaborate with UMBC faculty and staff to provide students for internships and other positions, in addition to career planning, job search, and professional/graduate school preparatory assistance for students. See: Resources for Alumni, Resources for Employers, and Resources for Faculty/Staff.
Families, we know your student’s success is important to you, and the Career Center is here to help. Please encourage your student to connect with the Career Center. It’s never too early! See: Resources for Families.
We look forward to meeting you! Please email or call us and let us help you get started!
Location
Career Center
Room 201, Math/Psychology Bldg.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Contact Us
Phone: 410-455-2216
Fax: 410-455-1075
Email:
General questions: careers@umbc.edu
Student intern questions: internships@umbc.edu
Employer support: cscjobs@umbc.edu
Handshake support: careers@umbc.edu
Winter Office Hours
Thursday, January 2 – Friday, January 17, 2025
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Standard office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Virtual-Only Career Center Operations
(our physical office will be closed but we will be accessible via phone and email):
Monday, December 23
Thursday, January 2
Friday, January 3
Friday, January 10
UMBC will be closed for winter break Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, and Jan. 20 for MLK day.
STANDARD OFFICE HOURS
Reception
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
General questions can be answered by calling our main reception line at 410-455-2216.
If leaving a message, please share your email address in addition to your name and phone number to help in providing a quick response.
Counseling Appointments
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. In-Person & Virtual
Select evenings, 5 – 7 p.m. Virtual Only
Career Center professionals are available for in-person, virtual (via Handshake video), and phone appointments. Students and alumni may schedule individual 30- or 60-minute appointments. Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. A minimum of 24-hours notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment.
- Simply log in to your Handshake account
- Click on “Career Center” from the menu
- Click on “Appointments”
- Click on the “Schedule a New Appointment” button
Begin by:
- Selecting an appointment category
- Select your appointment type
- Then select from the available appointment dates and times
- You can also filter by staff member or appointment medium – in-person, virtual on Handshake, or phone.
Drop-Ins: In-Person, No Appointment Needed
Monday – Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m.
15-minute in-person sessions at the Career Center (Math/Psych 201), for résumé and cover letter critiques, Handshake questions, or an overview of our services. Last drop-in taken at 3:45 p.m. No appointment needed. Simply stop by the Career Center.
Express Appointments: Virtual
Friday, 2 – 4 p.m.
Select evenings, 5 – 7 p.m.
15-minute remote sessions, for cover letter and résumé critiques, Handshake questions, or an overview of our services can be scheduled through Handshake. Simply log into your Handshake account, click “Career Center,” “Appointments,” “Schedule a New Appointment,” then select “Express Appointments,” and “Express Appointments (15 Minutes)”
Additional Resources Available!
Request to use an Interview Room, for a phone or video interview.
Request a Workshop be presented by a Career Center staff member or Career Peer to your student organization or class.
Student organizations looking to invite an employer to speak/network with your group or have already invited a company representative or alum should fill out the Student Org Guest Speaker Request form.
For more information see: