Agenda

Agenda

time iconJanuary 2, 2025 12:00

Welcome & Navigation

Welcome to UMGC's Jump Start event, specially designed for new students beginning their first course, but open to all students looking for resources to thrive at every stage of their academic path. This interactive webinar is your opportunity to get the tools and resources you need for a strong start. Let's start by exploring the lobby and watching the welcome and navigation videos.

time iconJanuary 2, 2025 12:15

Kickstart Your Success with the Office of Student Success

Join our Kickstart Your Success webinar to learn how to navigate your UMGC journey! Discover key resources like the UMGC Student Portal, essential Student Resources, and the Happy Path to Education Planning to stay on track. Plus, find out how First Term Coaches can support your success from day one. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your academic journey with confidence!

speaker headshot Karly Oristian
Senior Success Coach
speaker headshot Immanuel Patton
Success Coach
speaker headshot Yazmine Castaneda-Breton
First Term Coach
speaker headshot Steve Vetack
Success Coach
speaker headshot Madeline Loveless
Assistant Director of Student Success
time iconJanuary 2, 2025 12:15

Financial Strategies for Success with the Office of Financial Solutions

Discover the resources available to make your education more affordable! This webinar will guide you through key funding options, including FAFSA, scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and military/veteran benefits. Learn how to maximize these opportunities and take confident steps toward achieving your educational goals without financial stress.

speaker headshot Cassandra Aguirre-Moreno
Financial Solutions Advisor
speaker headshot Lesley Bricker
Senior Financial Solutions Advisor
time iconJanuary 2, 2025 12:15

Forge Your Path to Success with CareerQuest

CareerQuest is a comprehensive career support platform for UMGC students and alumni. Join to learn about available career services, network building opportunities, self-service career tools, special programs, and more to support your career development as a student and beyond. 

speaker headshot Cathy Francois
Director of Career Services
speaker headshot Deirdre Miller
Admissions Advisor
time iconJanuary 2, 2025 13:15

Kickstart Your Success with the Office of Student Success

Join our Kickstart Your Success webinar to learn how to navigate your UMGC journey! Discover key resources like the UMGC Student Portal, essential Student Resources, and the Happy Path to Education Planning to stay on track. Plus, find out how First Term Coaches can support your success from day one. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your academic journey with confidence!

speaker headshot Karly Oristian
Senior Success Coach
speaker headshot Immanuel Patton
Success Coach
speaker headshot Yazmine Castaneda-Breton
First Term Coach
speaker headshot Steve Vetack
Success Coach
speaker headshot Madeline Loveless
Assistant Director of Student Success
time iconJanuary 2, 2025 13:15

Financial Strategies for Success with the Office of Financial Solutions

Discover the resources available to make your education more affordable! This webinar will guide you through key funding options, including FAFSA, scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and military/veteran benefits. Learn how to maximize these opportunities and take confident steps toward achieving your educational goals without financial stress.

speaker headshot Cassandra Aguirre-Moreno
Financial Solutions Advisor
speaker headshot Lesley Bricker
Senior Financial Solutions Advisor
time iconJanuary 2, 2025 13:15

Forge Your Path to Success with CareerQuest

CareerQuest is a comprehensive career support platform for UMGC students and alumni. Join to learn about available career services, network building opportunities, self-service career tools, special programs, and more to support your career development as a student and beyond. 

speaker headshot Cathy Francois
Director of Career Services
speaker headshot Deirdre Miller
Admissions Advisor
time iconJanuary 2, 2025 14:00

Campus Connect: Meet, Mingle, and More!

Join us for our Campus Connect hour to connect directly with representatives from key UMGC offices, including Admissions, Career Services, Financial Solutions, Stateside Military Operations, Student Success, and Student Engagement. Ask questions and build connections to help you thrive at UMGC.

speaker headshot Candice Kennedy
Admissions Advisor
speaker headshot Alyssa Berrios
Student Engagement Coordinator
speaker headshot Natalie Edwards
Military Education Coordinator
speaker headshot Jonah Elder
Veteran Education Coordinator
speaker headshot Kimberlee Wambua
Success Coach (Career Services)
speaker headshot Jennifer Jaks
Senior Admissions Advisor
speaker headshot Yvener Duroseau
Admissions Advisor
speaker headshot Immanuel Patton
Success Coach