Academic Support Services provide valuable resources and support to help students excel academically. Whether you are seeking assistance with writing, educational support, disability services, international services, or intercultural leadership and engagement these services are here to help. Explore the writing center, the office of educational support and disability services, and other academic support initiatives. Enhance your learning strategies, receive personalized guidance, and improve your academic performance with the help of our dedicated academic support professionals.
The UMB Writing Center is a supportive resource that offers consultations to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including faculty, staff, students, researchers, and members of the Baltimore community. The center recognizes that writing goes beyond mere words and grammar, embracing an anti-racist perspective and acknowledging the intricate cultural and linguistic complexities present in today's professional and academic work. By considering factors such as language, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, mobility, culture, citizenship, nationality, dis/ability, socio-economic status, class, and indigeneity, the center fosters collaboration across these boundaries. They understand that writing is a continual process that involves employing hybrid strategies to effectively communicate to multiple audiences in specific contexts. Rejecting notions of "perfect" drafts, the center emphasizes the social and negotiated nature of writing, rejecting standardized approaches and ideas of language correctness. They value the unique choices and expertise of writers, viewing them as accomplished colleagues whose diverse writing practices and professional knowledge enrich the center's services. The UMB Writing Center eagerly looks forward to engaging in a collective learning and writing experience with individuals seeking their support.
The Office of Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS) coordinates services to assist students with disabilities in obtaining reasonable accommodations through an interactive process involving the student and the school.
Intercultural Leadership and Engagement (ILE) was created in June 2020 to aid the University in advancing student success and the development of cultural competencies to inform professional practice. We aim to provide academic and social support to historically underrepresented populations while enhancing skills for intercultural development and intergroup dialogue.
The Office of International Services promotes the benefits of international educational exchange in UMB’s teaching, research, and service. We realize this mission by providing support services to international students and scholars who come to UMB from around the world and programs that raise global and intercultural awareness among all UMB students and scholars.
