
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE:
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
SESSION RECORDINGS FROM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020, 6 – 8 P.M.
CNMS Open House Session Descriptions and Recordings
6-6:10 P.M.
6:10-6:35 P.M.
6:35-6:55 P.M.
7 – 8 P.M.
Workshops
Undergraduate Admissions Overview
Join our admissions staff for an overview of how to apply to UMBC and learn more about our test-optional policy for fall 2021 applicants.
Presenters: Caitlin Henry, Admissions Counselor; Hana Albrecht, Visual and Performing Arts Admissions Counselor
Financing Your Education: Scholarships, Grants, and Loans
Join staff members from the Office of Financial and Scholarships for an overview of how to apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships at UMBC.
Presenters: Keia Brown, Associate Director; Shelly Kessler, Assistant Director; Ben Zimitti, Financial Aid Counselor
Pre-Professional Pathways Overview
Learn about how UMBC’s Office of Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising provides guidance on the professional school application process and how students can best position themselves as applicants.
Presenters: Michelle Bulger, Director, Science and Mathematics Advising Resource Team; Melissa Huselton, Health Professions Preparation Coach
Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Overview
Learn about how UMBC provides comprehensive academic advising for students who are planning to enter professional programs in Dental Hygiene, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant.
Presenter: Kelly Simer, Senior Academic Advisor
Campus Highlights Tours
Join our Grit Guides for a photo highlights tour of our campus. Check out our Grit Guide bios below and select the tour with the Grit Guides that you want to get to know better. All tours will cover the same content.
Tour Group 1: Get to know UMBC with Nivi, Josh, and Abi

Nivi M.
Class Year: Junior
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
High School: Centennial High School
Major: Biological Sciences and EconomicsÂ
Learn more about Nivi M.

Josh L.
Class Year: Senior
Hometown: Waldorf, MD
High School: North Point High School
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
Learn more about Josh L.

Abi A.
Class Year: Junior
Hometown: Germantown, MD
High School: Clarksburg High School
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Africana Studies
Learn more about Abi A.
Tour Group 2: Get to know UMBC with Ian, Sophie, and Kayla

Ian A.
Class Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bear, DE
High School: Charter School of Wilmington
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Health Administration and Public Policy
Learn more about Ian A.

Sophie S
Class Year: Senior
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
High School: Roland Park Country School
Major: Psychology
Minor: Media and Communication Studies
Learn more about Sophie S.

Kayla H.
Class Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Hagerstown, MD
High School: Smithsburg High School
Major: Biology
Minor: Political Science
Learn more about Kayla H.