Individualized Study at UMBC

06/17/2026

Check out our INDS alum Shanika Freeman’24 UMBC news article about The Fulbright Program journey to Norway. Shanika’s receive an INDS B.A. Recidivism & Policy in Urban Communities.

After Shanika Freeman ’24 walked across the stage, she had something on her mind—basic human rights. For the past four years, Freeman's research has focused

05/07/2026

Check out our Spring 2026 Capstone Presentations! Click our linktree bio for full schedule and Webex link!

04/29/2026

Apply Now, Click the link in our Bio!

04/20/2026

We are excited to announce our INDS Spring 2026 URCAD Presenters. Click our linktree in our Bio to learn more about each student and their research! 🎉🎉🎉
URCAD is April 22,2026

04/13/2026

Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation offers the Tropical Conservation Semester (TCS) program—an immersive study abroad experience where students dive into tropical ecology and hands-on conservation in some of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Throughout the semester, students conduct field research across the Andes, Amazon, and Galápagos, gaining real-world experience that brings classroom learning to life. For more information click the link in the bio.

Tropical Conservation Semester Info-Session Details:
Date: Monday, April 20th
Time: 4:30pm - 5:45pm (CST)

04/13/2026

This week (4/13 - 4/17) is Money Smart Week! FinancialSmarts@UMBC is hosting a full week of free financial literacy events. Students can participate in events for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship

04/03/2026

Wondering how to turn your creativity into a passion… or degree? Meet INDS Alumni: Thalia Añora for the Arts & Entrepreneurship Q&A Panel. Thalia has redefined what it means to be an Artist Entrepreneur. Click the Link in Our Bio to RSVP and to learn about Thalia’s INDS Degree Path. 🎨🚀

03/19/2026

Check out our INDS alumni and what they accomplish in 2025! We want to hear from you, click the link in the bio to share your story for 2026

03/09/2026

Apply Now to “Your Story Belongs Here” by March 20,2026. Link in bio.

12/09/2025

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 Grads!🎉🎓