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.
Have an emergency?
If you're experiencing an issue with your immigration status ISSS is here to support you. Contact ISSS Director, Susan-Ellis Dougherty at (301)314-1713 or send us a message at isss_inquiry@umd.edu. You can also contact the UMD Police Department at (301)405-3333.
Please note that this emergency phone line is exclusively for urgent matters and should not be used for inquiries regarding OPT or CPT.
For the latest news and updates on visas and immigration, visit our Immigration News and Updates page.
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Upcoming Events
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November 17, 2025Language House International Film Series: Miss Granny (Korean Cluster)
College of Arts and Humanities | Language House | School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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November 17, 2025Language House Language Chats
The Language House is a multicultural community in which residents work together to develop fluency in a target language and an appreciation of the historical, geograph
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November 18, 2025Supporting International Students in Your Classroom
International students bring valuable knowledge, skills, and perspectives to UMD, but the ever-changing political and legal landscape brings uncertainty and pressure. How can we ensure these students feel supported, valued, and integrated into our academic community?
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Global Maryland News
From College Park to Kyiv: A Scholar’s Fight to Protect Culture and Truth
When Viktoriia Savchuk Kennet Ph.D. ‘25 crossed the stage at commencement this May, she carried not only a doctoral degree, but a mission—to return home and use her research on communication and resilience to help rebuild her country.“I love Ukraine. It is a beautiful country,” Viktoriia says. “I cherish every opportunity to be here with my family, friends, and my people, and to contribute in any way I can to positive change and good memories despite everything.”
Discovering Galileo’s Legacy at the National Central Library of Florence
Every fall semester, ISI Florence students from the University of Maryland Physics Track (Professors Luis Orozco, Sahand Eslami, and Simone Lolli) take part in a long-standing tradition: a special visit to the National Central Library of Florence. Accompanied by Professor Stefano U. Baldassarri, Director of ISI Florence, the group explored some of the most extraordinary treasures in the library’s collection—the original manuscripts of Galileo Galilei.
Sarah Kistner’s Study Abroad as a Graduate Student in Cuba
“I wish I would have known more about the short term study abroad options. I often had a misconception that study abroad meant months away, but the short-term study abroad options fit perfectly into my graduate school schedule!”
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