Graduate Student Association

UMBC’s Graduate Student Association, or GSA, represents the interests and concerns of all graduate students attending UMBC, by providing

them with a forum for discussions of and recommendations on matters involving graduate students and their welfare at UMBC. GSA plays an active role in campus shared governance, claiming a spot on the University Steering Committee along with representatives of the Faculty Senate, Non-Exempt Staff Senate, Professional Staff Senate, and Student Government Association.

The GSA’s mission is:

  • To support, promote and represent all graduate students at UMBC;
  • To provide a forum for discussions of and recommendations on matters involving graduate students and their welfare at UMBC; and
  • To provide opportunities for intellectual, professional and social development through grants, public presentation of research, graduate community events and campus service support.

Learn more about the GSA at their website, where you can also find information about grants, writing resources, and other support available to UMBC’s graduate student community.