Welcome

Using public health approaches and strategies, the Office of Health Promotion contributes to a culture of well-being at UMBC by providing evidence-informed education, resources, skills, and support that are responsive to the needs of our community. We help foster a campus community that supports and empowers individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices at UMBC and beyond.

This site will assist you in finding well-being resources, health promotion events, and a form for requesting Peer Health Educator workshops.

Required Prevention Courses

Incoming students, please take a moment and make sure all health-related requirements are submitted and all courses are completed. As you prepare for your arrival at UMBC, there are some health-related requirements that you must meet before you arrive on campus. All new students must complete the required prevention courses.

We’re here to help! Please send questions to ohp@umbc.edu

The office and all events are open for full participation by all individuals 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.

The office and all events are open for full participation by all individuals 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.

Latest myUMBC Posts:

This Week With OHP! 04/20/26

Monday, April 20th, 12 - 2 PM, Love Your Body Day, Commons Mainstreet  Join OHP as we partner with SGA's Free Menstrual Product Committee for Love Your Body Day. Stop by our Skin/Mind Connection...

Posted: April 20, 2026, 10:29 AM

Weekly event schedule for OHP.

Meet OHP's New Director

The Office of Health Promotion welcomed a new director, Brittany Goetsch, in October 2025. One of our Peer Health Educators, Kimia, interviewed her. Check it out below. Kimia: Hi, Brittany!...

Posted: April 15, 2026, 9:14 AM

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This Week With OHP! 04/13/26

Wednesday, April 15th, 12-1 PM Wellness Wednesday, Commons Mainstreet Join the Graduate Student Peer Health Educators for a Body & Mind Rest: Wellness Check In! Stop by to check in with your...

Posted: April 13, 2026, 10:28 AM

Weekly event schedule for OHP.

Want to be a Peer Health Educator?

Interested in becoming a Peer Health Educator? Apply for the 2026-2027 academic year! The Peer Health Educator program allows students to serve as leaders on campus and promote health/well-being,...

Posted: April 7, 2026, 9:25 AM

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This Week With OHP! 04/06/26

Monday, April 6th, 4 - 6 PM Break the Mold, Fireside Lounge Join our Graduate Peer Health Educators for networking and pottery. Meet UMBC alumni and learn their tips for standing out in the job...

Posted: April 6, 2026, 10:42 AM

Weekly event schedule for OHP.