SI PASS Schedule

Fall 2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester! 

SI PASS sessions will start the week of September 8th and end on Wednesday, December 9th. The SI PASS schedule may change over the next two weeks to account for attendance, room capacity, and changes to SI PASS leader schedules. 


The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Tuesday 5 – 5:50 PM in FA 010A
Friday 3 – 3:50 PM in SOND 409

About James – Your SI PASS Leader 

Hello everyone! My name is James Mckoy and I’m a senior Biochemistry & Molecular Biology major. I understand BIOL 140 is now the first course in the sequence, and I aim to help you grasp all the material! SI PASS sessions are designed to increase content retention and further your understanding while interacting with your peers. I look forward to seeing you at my sessions!

 

Zara is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Tuesday 6 – 6:50 p.m. FA 010A
Thursday 4 – 5:00 p.m. FA 010A

About Zara – Your SI PASS Leader 

Hey guys! I’m Zara Majumder and I’m a 2nd year bio major on a pre-dental track. Biology is my favorite subject! While that might not be the case for everyone, I hope to help you all feel like BIOL 141 experts. SI PASS involves following the course content in weekly collaborative review sessions. My sessions will tackle tough topics and help strengthen your knowledge of the course. I can’t wait to see you all there!

Ramma is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Tuesday 4 – 4:50 PM in FA 010
Friday 12 – 12:50 PM in ILSB 201

About Ramma – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello! My name is Ramma Al-Khaled, and I am a senior Biology major on the pre-med track. I know BIOL 302 can be challenging, but I am excited to support you throughout the semester. SI PASS is a great opportunity to work with peers and strengthen your understanding of the course material. I can’t wait to see everyone in our SI PASS sessions!

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Tuesday 1 – 1:50 PM in FA 010A
Thursday 1 – 1:50 PM in FA 010A

About Favour – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello! My name is Favour Nwogu, and I am a junior biology major and music minor. BIOL 303 is an intensive course that covers fundamental concepts in biomedical sciences. Our BIOL 303 SI PASS sessions will provide an opportunity to participate in guided practice that will help strengthen understanding. I hope to see you all there!

Sarah is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Tuesday 4 – 4:50 PM in SOND 101
Thursday 4 – 4:50 PM in FA 010A

About Sarah – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello there! My name is Sarah Moore and I’m excited to be an SI PASS Leader once again!! I am currently a junior and majoring in Emergency and Disaster Health Systems. I know how fundamental CHEM 101 is for most students. My goal as your SI PASS leader is to make sure everyone receives the guidance they need to succeed. I’d love to see you at my sessions!

 

 

 

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Wednesday 11 – 11:50 AM in MP 106
Friday 12 – 12:50 PM in PHYS 201

About Sali – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello, everyone! My name is Sali Al Abdullah, and I am a sophomore Biological Sciences major on the pre-med track. As a Biological Sciences major, I understand how important it is to build a strong foundation in core courses like CHEM 101, especially for future academic courses. As your SI PASS Leader, I am here to help you better understand the material, strengthen your study skills, and feel more confident in chemistry. I hope to see you at my sessions!

 

 

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Monday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010A
Friday 2 – 2:50 PM in FA 010A
About Jana – Your SI PASS Leader
Hi CHEM102 students! I am Jana Borahay, a sophomore Biochemistry student. There’s one secret to success in chemistry: practice problems! As such, in my sessions, we will focus on conceptual practice problems so you can feel more confident in the course.

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Monday 5 – 5:50 PM in FA 010A
Friday 5 – 5:50 PM in FA 010A

About Isaac – Your SI PASS Leader

Hey! My name is Isaac Gwatura, and I am a junior biology major looking to get my PhD in pharmacology. CHEM 351 is one of the most vital courses for any aspiring stem majors and thats why I’m here to help! SI PASS sessions will help you hone in on key concepts and give you the practice you need to succeed! Looking forward to seeing ya’ll at my sessions!

 

The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Monday 12 – 12:50 PM in MP 101
Friday 12 – 12:50 PM in SOND 409

About Madiha – Your SI PASS Leader

Hey everyone! My name is Madiha Ghani, and I am a junior Biology major on the pre-med track. I love reading books (especially fiction), baking, and traveling! I know organic chemistry can be scary because of all the horror stories you may have heard, but I’m here to help you succeed! My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can ask questions, practice problems, and build confidence in the material. I hope to see you at my sessions!

 

Genevieve is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Monday 4 – 4:50 PM in FA 010
Tuesday 6 – 6:50 PM in FA 010
About Genevieve – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everyone! My name is Genevieve Okoro and I am a junior Biology major, minoring in public health. From a young age, I have always enjoyed Math so I decided to apply it in helping others hence becoming the SI pass leader for Math 106. As your SI pass leader, I am here to help you make the most of your learning and getting the best support to facilitate your learning.

 

The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Monday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010
Thursday 5 – 5:50 PM in FA 010
About Ronald – Your SI PASS Leader
Greetings everyone! My name is Ronald Lucas. After my time in the military, I decided to start a new career. My major at UMBC is computer engineering. Since the 5th Grade in elementary, math has always been my favorite subject. The material covered in MATH 106 is very important for you to move on to a higher-level math course. I hope to make MATH 106 a comfortable time for you during this semester. As your SI PASS Leader, I can bring my learned experiences and apply it to our sessions. With skills and dedication, you can achieve success in this course.


The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Monday 11 – 11:50 AM in FA 010A
Saturday 2 – 2:50 PM in Online
About Mensima – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Mensima Dadson and I am a junior Computer Science major on the Data Science track, and also a Psychology minor. I took this course in my freshman year of Fall 2024 and so I definitely understand how overwhelming the content can be. As your SI PASS Leader I want to make sure you build confidence in your understanding, critical thinking, and problem solving skills when it comes to the content. I also want to make sure you always feel prepared by helping you practice relevant practice problems for your quizzes and exams. SI PASS sessions are a great place to develop these skills, not just for your personal academic success but also collaborating with others in activities so that you learn from one another! I hope that you will use this resource and that I will see you at my sessions!
The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Tuesday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010
Thursday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010
About Robert – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everybody, I’m Robert and I am a junior Biology B.S. and GES major. Understanding MATH 150 is crucial, whether you take it as a pre-requisite or as a final math course. SI PASS is there to help you achieve this, by providing welcoming study sessions every week. I will be your SI PASS leader throughout the semester. Hope to see you at my sessions!

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Monday 2 – 2:50 PM in FA 010A
Thursday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010A
About Gus – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everybody! My name is Gus Ross, and I am a senior Chemical Engineering student (On the environmental track). I have led MATH151 for the last four semesters, and I am excited to help you all again this semester. I still remember my first time taking this class almost three years ago and the difficulties that went along with it. I truly believe that what saved me was studying and doing work with my peers in the class. I saw my grades get a lot better once I started going to SI PASS myself, and now I have the opportunity to give that same feeling back to you all. I hope to see you in any of my sessions!!
A three quarter portrait of a young man frowning.Session Schedule
Monday 4 – 4:50 PM in FA 010A
Wednesday 4 – 4:50 PM in FA 010A
About Sami – Your SI PASS Leader

Hello, my name is Sami Choudhury, and Im a junior biological sciences major on the predental track! I understand that math 151 is a difficult subject that most STEM programs require, so I’ll be here to support you and ensure that you have the best learning experience while still having fun. I hope to see you all during my sessions!

The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Wednesday 11 – 11:50 AM in FA 010A
Saturday 5 – 5:50 PM in Online
About Alex – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everyone! My name is Alex Abuawad, and I am a sophomore computer science major. I always enjoyed mathematics at a young age and want to spread my knowledge to help students succeed in MATH 151. As your SI PASS leader, I will possibly crack some jokes, make learning fun, and help you find academic success in calculus one. I hope to see you at my sessions!

A three quarter portrait of a young man smiling.Session Schedule
Tuesday 1 – 1:50 PM in FA 010
Friday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010
About Yemima  – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Yemima Lorenso and I am a senior Mechanical Engineering Major with a minor in Math! As an engineering major I understand how vital it is to do well in MATH 152 as it is a critical fundamental course for a lot of majors. I know this course can be pretty challenging, but I hope to be able to help you succeed by creating an environment where you can work with your peers to deepen your understanding of course materials! I’m so excited to work with you all and hope to see you at my sessions!
The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Tuesday 6 – 6:50 PM in FA 010A
Friday 3 – 3:50 PM in FA 010A
About Suhaani – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Suhaani Thakur, and I am a senior majoring in Computer Science with a data science track and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Outside of class, I’m a student leader for Creative Coders at the Shriver Center and a Woolie here at UMBC. I know MATH 152 can be a challenging course, and I’m here to help you build a strong foundation in it! SI PASS sessions will give you the chance to work through the material collaboratively with your peers in a low-pressure setting. I hope to see you at my sessions!

Adila is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Monday 12 – 12:50 PM in ILSB 201
Wednesday 3 – 3:50 PM in FA 010A
About Adila – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello! My name is Adila Ahamed, and I am a junior this year studying Financial Economics. I know Math 155 can seem overwhelming at times, but I have taken the course, and I am confident in my ability to help you overcome any obstacles regarding the course material! These sessions provide a really low-pressure environment where you can come in to practice problems, study with your friends, and prepare for upcoming quizzes and exams. I hope to see you at my sessions!
Ebun is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, she is smilingSession Schedule
Tuesday 12 – 12:50 PM in FA 010A
Thursday 11 – 11:50 AM in FA 010A
About Ebun – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everyone! My name is Ebun Subair and I am a Sophomore studying Information Systems. This semester I will be an SI PASS Leader for Math 155, Applied Calculus. My goal as a leader is to help strengthen your understanding of this course, build your confidence, and overall preparing you for your future courses. I hope to meet you all soon at my sessions!

The UMBC graphic of a dog's pawSession Schedule
Monday 6 – 6:50 PM in FA 010A
Friday 6 – 6:50 PM in FA 010A
About Dominick Mendez – Your SI PASS Leader
Hey, y’all! My name is Dominick Mendez, and I am a Chemistry major with a Physics minor. Trust me, physics isn’t just for the Physics majors. PHYS 121 and the fundamental units you learn in the class are the baseline connectors for almost all STEM tracks. I hope to make these important units more manageable for you all and to help you prepare for success not only in this early stage, but the stages after too. I intend my SI PASS sessions to be open, welcoming, and informative by giving enjoyable ways to learn problem-solving and critical thinking. I hope to see you there!
David is standing in front of the academic success center's ofices, he is smilingSession Schedule
Tuesday 2 – 2:50 PM in FA 010
Thursday 1 – 1:50 PM in FA 010
About David Granados Martinez – Your SI PASS Leader
Hello everyone!!! My name is David Granados Martinez, and I am a Biochemistry and Psychology double major on a pre-med track. As a STEM student, I know the importance of setting up a good understanding of physics which is why I am excited to be your SI PASS Leader for PHYS 121. I look forward to working with you to strengthen your problem solving skills throughout the semester. I hope to see you at my session!