myUMBC

One Login. Endless Connections.

Access your essential UMBC services, stay informed with campus updates, and connect with your university community through myUMBC.

myUMBC     myUMBC Account Setup

What is myUMBC?

myUMBC is the web-based portal and digital hub for UMBC. Built to keep student life, academic workflows, and administrative tools organized in one intuitive place, myUMBC connects you directly to the campus resources you rely on every day.

Key Features & Core Services

Academics & Registration

  • Classes & Grades: Quick links to course registration, grade reports, syllabus archives, and academic transcripts.
  • Blackboard Access: Jump straight into your course sites, assignments, and discussions.
  • Library Resources: Connect to the Albin O. Kuhn Library database and services.

Campus Life & Finances

  • Billing & Financials: View account balances, process online payments, and manage financial aid details.
  • Parking & Transit: Request parking permits, pay citations, and view real-time UMBC transit shuttle schedules.
  • Dining & Housing: Check meal plan balances, daily menus, and submit residential work orders.

Technology & Communication

  • UMBC Email (Gmail): Access your official university email and Google Workspace collaboration tools.
  • Cloud Storage & Apps: Instant access to Microsoft Office 365, Google Drive, Box, and Webex.
  • Campus Groups & Updates: Follow campus organizations, stay notified about upcoming events, and read official university news.

Getting Started: How to Create & Set Up Your Account

Setting up your myUMBC account is a required first step for all new students, faculty, and staff.

  1. Locate Your Campus ID: Prerequisite. Find the official Campus ID sent to you via mail or in your official admissions/HR onboarding documentation.
  2. Visit the Account Setup Portal:https://my.umbc.edu/account. Navigate to the myUMBC Account Creation page. Enter your Campus ID and Date of Birth to verify your identity.
  3. Set Credentials & Two-Factor Authentication (Duo): Establish a secure password following UMBC security guidelines, set up your security questions, and enroll in Duo 2-Factor Authentication for account protection.
  4. Customize Your Profile & Notifications: Log in to myUMBC, follow key departmental topics, and set your communication preferences so you never miss critical updates.

Pro-Tips for Getting the Most Out of myUMBC

  • Install the Shortcut: Add myUMBC to your phone or tablet home screen for one-tap web access on mobile devices.
  • Follow the DoIT Group: Stay up to date on planned maintenance, software updates, and tech tips by following the official Division of Information Technology group within myUMBC.
  • Check Email Frequently: Important institutional messages and course announcements go directly to your UMBC email.
  • Check out Profile Sharing: https://vimeo.com/831643929?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
  • Ask Questions: Ask any UMBC-related question in myUMBC’s AI-powered search bar to get answers.