Check-In at UMD
Welcome to the University of Maryland! Our office has prepared the following information to assist in your arrival to the university.
J-1 Scholar Arrival Procedures
Welcome to the University of Maryland! Our office has prepared the following information to assist in your arrival to the university.
J-1 Scholar Application Process
An academic department may invite you to conduct research or teach at UMD under a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. If so, you will receive an invitation or offer letter by email with the details of your visit.
Immigrant Origin Students
Undocumented students, with or without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are welcome to UMD. Learn more.
Late Arrival & Deferral
We understand some students have issues entering the US by the start of classes. ISSS is here to support you along your process. If you are not able to enter the US on or before the start of classes, you have two options: late arrival or admission deferral. Whatever your plans for arrival, ISSS will need to know. Watch out for an email for your “Intent Form” 30 days before the start of classes. This form will help ISSS assist you on your immigration process and will help direct you through the late arrival process or with your deferral.
Pre-Arrival Activities
Welcome for newly admitted international students and information on steps to become a UMD Terp.
