Empowering UMBC Faculty, Staff, and Students with a centralized suite of tools designed for productivity, seamless collaboration, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
Communication & Scheduling
Gmail & Google Calendar
The core of UMBC’s official communication. Manage your university email and coordinate schedules with shared calendars and integrated meeting invites.
Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex is available for all faculty, staff, and students for virtual meetings, persistent team chat, and integrated campus phone services, built for secure hybrid collaboration.
Document Creation & Storage
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, File Storage)
Co-author documents in real-time, share files securely across the institution, and access your work from any device with Google Drive cloud storage.
Remote Access & Security
GlobalProtect VPN
Securely access UMBC’s internal resources and protected campus systems from any location. GlobalProtect provides an encrypted connection to the university network, ensuring your data remains safe while working in a hybrid environment.
Efficiency & Innovation
Google Gemini (AI)
Boost your efficiency with AI-powered drafting, research, and data analysis. All UMBC users are licensed for standard Gemini access using their campus credentials.
Note: Gemini Pro licenses are available for purchase for users requiring higher-level reasoning and advanced capabilities.
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