STRiVE 2027
A transformative UMBC retreat for undergraduate students
Location
Off Campus
Date
January 11, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027 (All Day Event)
Description
UMBC's STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students since 2009. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership for public purpose. You will emerge with greater clarity and confidence about the contributions you want to make to your communities, especially the UMBC community.
This year's STRiVE program will take place from Monday, January 11 – Friday, January 15, 2027. STRiVE participants will make new friends, discover their strengths and values, learn how to work more effectively in groups, envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Past STRiVE participants have gotten deeply involved in campus organizations and initiatives, and have made phenomenal contributions.
The application to participate in STRiVE 2027 will open in October 2026. Sign up to be notified when the application opens. Accepted and waitlisted applicants will be notified in late November.
STRiVE is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in partnership with the Student Government Association. More information is available on the Center for Democracy and Civic Life website.
STRiVE is open for full participation by all undergraduate students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
