In 2020, the University of Maryland College Park ranked #1 in the nation for LGBTQ+ students. Find information on how we strive to ensure LGBTQ+ feel welcome and supported at UMD.

There are so many ways to get involved! Get to know other students and find your community on campus.

Located in the Washington D.C. Metro area, there are many different public and private transportation options to arrive on campus as well as access diverse cultural and academic community resources.

In order to access UMD services you will need to obtain your Student ID card and activate your online Directory ID. 

The SLLC-ISSS Language Partner Program (LPP) offers international students the opportunity to serve as tutors outside the classroom for students in the SLLC program at UMD to practice their target language in an informal yet structured way. For international students ("tutors"), the LPP provides a forum for connecting with U.S. students and integrating into the UMD campus.

A group of workshops and programs focused on the career needs of international students at UMD.

MissionThe International Student Council (ISC), formerly known as the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), is a group of international student representatives selected to provide insight and feedback to ISSS and other campus units.

An exclusive group of international student leaders chosen to welcome new international students and facilitate the transition to the UMD community. Read their bio to learn more about them.

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! Check out the dates and locations on campus.

The Washington, D.C. metro area has many English language schools. Most paid programs offer intensive and part-time study options. You can easily find a wide range of English programs by searching online. Here are some resources to facilitate your language learning journey.