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 13, 2024 - to April 21, 2024Maryland Opera Studio presents "Florencia en el Amazonas"
Join the Maryland Opera Studio on a magical boat ride that celebrates the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit in their spring production of Daniel Catán's Florencia en el Amazonas.
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April 19, 2024Study Abroad 101
What is study abroad? How does it work at UMD? Where do I even start? Learn more with our Study Abroad 101 session! These sessions will help provide information, resources, and support to help you begin your study abroad journey.
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April 21, 2024UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble Concert
Directed by Kyoko Okamoto, the UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features elegant music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument.
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ISSS News
Theater's Social Impact: Q&A with Russian Antiwar Playwright Mikhail Durnenkov
Meet Mikhail Durnenkov, world renowned anti-war playwright, and 2024 Maya Brin Artist-in-Residence. Durnenkov’s play, “Are We at War Yet,” written in 2014 in the aftermath of Russia’s open war against Ukraine and its annexation of the Crimea, is being produced by TDPS as part of its mainstage season (April 19-26, 2024).
Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Noura Bouchikhi
Visiting Algerian Fulbright scholar Dr. Noura Bouchikhi shares her groundbreaking cancer research, alongside her experiences at UMD.
UMD Gilman Scholar Merges Photography, Environmental Science
Yazan Hasan ‘24, shares his experience traveling to Iceland as a Gilman Scholar, exploring the country’s sustainable energy sources, culture and stunning scenery.
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Engaging our international community is our top-priority:
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.