Fall 2026 Welcome Events
All COEIT Student Opportunities
COEIT Open House
Tuesday, September 1
3:00 – 5:00
UC Ballroom
Stop by anytime during the event to connect with faculty and staff, learn about programs, resources, and opportunities within the college and meet follow students.
CWIT Welcome Back Social
Wednesday, August 26
12:00 – 1:00
Engineering Atrium
Join us to reconnect with colleagues, friends, meet new faces, and enjoy games, music, and some delicious pizza and ice cream!
You can learn more about the CWIT Welcome Back Social here!
Cookies & Crafts with COEIT Advising
Wednesday, September 2
12:00 – 2:00
ITE 1st floor Atrium
Stop by to meet the COEIT Advising staff! We will have fun activities for COEIT Undergraduate Students, including snacks, trivia, COEIT Swag, and Crafts!
You can learn more about Cookies and Crafts with COEIT Advising here!
Departmental Open Houses:
CSEE (Computer Science & Computer Engineering) Welcome
Wednesday, August 26
11:00 – 2:00
ITE 325 Conference Room
Kick off the semester together! Meet up with student groups, grab a snack, and chat with faculty & staff members.
You can learn more about the CSEE Welcome here!
Information Systems Open House
Wednesday, August 26
12:00 – 2:00
ITE 469
Learn about IS while grabbing a bite to eat, chatting with IS faculty, checking out IS labs, playing Nintendo Switch, and you can even participate in a scavenger hunt to win swag.
You can learn more about the IS Open House here!
Mechanical Engineering Open House
Wednesday, August 26
12:00 – 1:00
ENGR 231
Learn more about the ME program, meet faculty, and learn a little about the exciting research being done in the department and how to get involved. And have some pizza!
You can learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Open House here!
Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering Welcome
Friday, August 28
12:00 – 1:00
Engineering Atrium
CBEE students are invited to the CBEE welcome event to meet and get to know your fellow students, CBEE faculty, and staff. Light snacks will be provided.
You can learn more about the Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering Welcome here!
Summer 2026 Workshops
Advising Town Hall #1: Monday, July 20th at 12:00
Bring your questions! Advisors will be available to answer all your questions about the COEIT majors, gateway and course repeat policies, how to get involved, and ways to start off your semester strong!
Advising Town Hall #2: Tuesday, August 11th at 12:00
Couldn’t make it to the first Town Hall? Do you have last minute questions or concerns you would like addressed prior to the start of the Fall semester? Advisors are here to help!
Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Event
Calling all new pre-chemical engineering students!
If fall 2026 will be your first semester with us, we invite you to join us on August 11th at 11am for a virtual information session designed to help you feel informed, connected, and ready to start your first semester.
During the session, we will…
- Discuss departmental policies
- Explain the advising process
- Share department and campus resources
- Host a live Q&A (with current students!)
- And more!
This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with your new department before classes begin. Please RSVP by clicking the green “Sign Up” on either of the links below.
Information Systems and Business Technology Administration Events
During the session, you’ll have the chance to:
- Meet the Chair of the Department of Information Systems, program directors, and faculty.
- Learn about the exciting opportunities available to Information Systems students, including undergraduate research, internships, student organizations, study abroad, and career preparation.
- Explore the wide range of topics you can study, from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to data analytics, user experience design, business technology, and more.
- Hear how the Information Systems curriculum prepares students for rewarding careers in today’s technology-driven world.
- Ask questions and connect with the faculty who will help guide your academic journey.
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 7-8pm eastern
Location: Virtual (link will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event date)
Please RSVP here: RSVP Form Link
We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to meet the people, discover the opportunities, and begin building connections that will shape your experience as an Information Systems student at UMBC.