Explore resources and programming to help you adjust to life at the University of Maryland. This page includes information to support you travel and start your semester as a Global Terp!

Students without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency must obtain a J-1 visa to study at the University of Maryland on exchange. Learn the basics of a J-1 visa and how to apply.

Explore academic requirements and policies at the University of Maryland to understand how to earn credit for your degree and ensure you are registered full-time for the fall and spring semesters.

This exciting course brings the piazzas, architecture, and ancient artifacts of Italy to your virtual classroom while exploring the common language of architecture and music. 

Learn how to apply to study abroad at the University of Maryland for a semester or year through an incoming exchange.

This course sets the foundation for exploring identity politics with a juxtaposition of varying theories about identity, with a special emphasis on gender. 

This course is an in-depth look at the best of British Culture. It has six focal points: History, Literature, and Drama as well as Art History, Archaeology, and Architecture. 

This course will offer students an opportunity to identify and compare the causes of human trafficking in the United States and another country. 

This seminar will examine the development and evolution of U.S. policy toward Afghanistan, including the impact of the death of Osama bin Laden on the U.S. strategy. 

Capstone course for advanced students in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate Program or other students with appropriate preparation.