Both turtles and tortoises are Chelonians, or members of the order Chelonia. Turtle and tortoise are common names, and, in the United States, a tortoise is a Chelonian that lives primarily on land, while turtles are Chelonians that are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic. There are differences in diet as well.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation offers something for everyone within the UMBC community. UMBC competes at the NCAA Division I level in 19 varsity sports. The Retrievers are members of the America East Conference. We also boast a strong club sorts program and offer a variety of opportunities to participate in intramural competition.