Our International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team welcomes all new international students and scholars to our flagship campus, serving as the touchpoint for all of your questions about immigration, transitioning to the U.S., and making on-campus connections. We aim to provide a welcoming environment to promote and facilitate a successful educational, professional and personal experience for our international community.
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USCIS will implement fee increases on many nonimmigrant petitions and applications.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that they will increase the government filing fees on forms and petitions.
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Upcoming Events
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April 1, 2024
Language House Language Chats
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April 2, 2024
LGBTQIA+ Community Coffee Hour
Education Abroad is hosting a new Community Coffee Hour event series to create a more inclusive space for students to build community around study abroad planning and experiences.
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April 8, 2024
Language House Language Chats
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ISSS News
Former UMD Exchange Student Returns to Champion International Student Inclusion
Rebeca Moreno, ISSS Assistant Director of Engagement & Inclusion, first came to UMD as an exchange student. Now, she’s drawing from her own experiences and professional background to support international students at her alma mater.
Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Kamal Khan
Visiting Fulbright scholar Dr. Kamal Khan shares his work as a distinguished Teaching English as a Second Language Scholar (TESOL), currently focusing on the English language within educational policy in multilingual Pakistan.
Fearless Fulbrights: Thabang Msimango
Meet PhD Candidate Thabang Msimango, visiting Fulbright scholar from South Africa. Msimango’s work in microbial risk assessment allows her to identify food safety hazards, and the risks they pose to human health in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Maryland's commitment to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving field of Information Systems, through its cutting-edge curriculum and interdisciplinary approach, provides me with the tools to turn over a new leaf and transform my passion for technology into a flourishing career.