This is a collaborative course offered by the University of Maryland (UMD) and Cairo University (CU) in Cairo, Egypt, to investigate One Health and its application to improving international food safety and security. Participants in this global (undergraduate and graduate) class will learn about One Health and how its application can improve global food safety and security. 

Documents and policies international students and scholars need to travel within the United States and oversees during their program.

Identify challenges faced by farmers in Nimba County, Liberia, and work collaboratively across borders to discuss these challenges and develop extension education programming that will be implemented in the region in order to empower local farmers.

As an agricultural and resource economics student, Phia Krygowski wanted to expand her global perspective of agribusiness as she prepared for her final semester at the University of Maryland. Environmental Science & Technology student Nicholas Olson wanted to see real life examples of conservation in action.

How to extend your F-1/J-1 immigration status to complete your program.

Are you currently in F-1 status and the recipient of an approved H-1B petition?If so, congratulations on your change of status!Please review the following information about completing your reporting requirements and ending the F-1 status:

If you are in the United States in a valid immigration status, you may be eligible to change your status to become a student or scholar at the University of Maryland.

Looking to further your career path while expanding your transferable and cross-cultural skills? Don’t let geography define your options. Join a virtual internship and work from anywhere in the world! Explore our virtual or local internship opportunities available for UMD students.

You have been offered an appointment as a Research Scholar or Professor within a department of the University of Maryland College Park. The J-1 visa is the most commonly used visa for post-doctoral researchers and non-tenured teaching positions.In order to change your status to J-1 within the United States, please refer to the procedures information below. This process is dependent on your current immigration status. Please consult with an ISSS advisor before deciding to change status in the U.S.PROCEDURES