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We empower the UMBC community by providing secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. Whether you are connecting to campus Wi-Fi, downloading university software, exploring AI, or looking for technical assistance, we are here to support your digital experience.

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REMINDER: chip Downtime Scheduled for August 25th

To all chip users, This is a reminder that on Tuesday August 25th, the chip cluster will be inaccessible from 0830ET - 1800ET for storage optimization and module system updates. Please refer...

Posted: August 25, 2026, 8:01 AM

Stay Connected: Your Guide to UMBC Wireless Networks

Retriever Home or Eduroam? Finding Your Perfect Connection

To ensure the best possible connectivity experience on campus, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) recommends two primary wireless networks tailored to your needs. 1. Retriever Home...

Posted: August 20, 2026, 3:20 PM

A cozy student residence hall room with various connected devices, including a gaming console near a TV, a smart speaker on a desk, a laptop, and a smartphone, all glowing with soft blue connection lines to represent a secure home-like wireless network.

Mind the Gap: 6 Accessibility Features to Improve Your Ally Score

How to scan, fix, and improve your Blackboard files easily.

You just finished uploading a PDF - a syllabus, lecture notes, or a set of slides exported for printing. It looks fine to you, but how does it perform for a student relying on a screen reader?...

Posted: August 18, 2026, 1:28 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.