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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Due to the limited impact on University of Maryland Community ISSS is reposting its FAQs on the Presidential Proclamation 10043. If you have concerns about how this proclamation may affect you, please connect with an ISSS advisor.
FAQs on the Presidential Proclamation 10043Upcoming Events
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September 5, 2024 - to November 14, 2024International Coffee Hour
International Coffee Hour is a great way to connect with other students & scholars (both domestic and international), meet UMD staff and faculty, and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks!
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October 11, 2024Tell Your Story as an International Doctoral Student/Scholar
In professional conversations (interviews or networking), you often get this question, “tell me about yourself.” In fact, most people trip over this question, but you can open up possibilities if you practice the storytelling technique.
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October 22, 2024
Strategies for Tailoring Your Professional Profile and Application (International Students/Scholars)
Landing a job in today's competitive market can be challenging, but understanding job descriptions is crucial to success. This session will apply insights from Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology to help you decode the language used in job postings.
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ISSS News
New Support for Immigrant Students
Alumna’s Bequest Establishes Scholarship for Terps With, Without Documentation
From Ashes to Awe
Students and Faculty Mark 20 Years of Excavating and Documenting Little-Known Ruins Near Pompeii
First Comes Draniki, Then Comes Connection: Elle’s Semester in France
Double linguistics and French major Elle Kaminski ‘25 reflects on her Spring 2024 semester abroad with Maryland-in-Nice.
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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.