International Students and Scholars Services

iTerp is an online self-service portal for international students and scholars to complete immigration requirements for arrival and stay at the University of Maryland.  Information and documents can be submitted electronically to ISSS via iTerp's e-forms.  A list of iTerp services are listed below.

This page contains an archive of the previous term's Tip of the Week emails. Spring 2026Issue 1: Welcome to Your Tips of the WeekIssue 2: Visa and TravelIssue 3:  HousingIssue 4:  Immunization

Two months before the start of every semester, the ISSS office sends out Tip of the Week emails to newly admitted F-1/J-1 students. These emails answer important questions about the university, explain processes you need to complete, and prepare you to begin your studies with UMD.This webpage will be updated with the Fall 2026 "Tip of the Week" emails as they are published.

Not available for Academic Year 2025-2026

In compliance with Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration’s requirements (20 CFR 655) for employers petitioning for non-immigrant work visas, the links below lists positions for which the University of Maryland intends to hire non-immigrant employees under the classification of H-1B Specialty Worker.  Candidates have already been selected to fill the positions.  The "Notice of Filing of Labor Condition Application" is not a posting for an open position.

UMD charges a per semester fee to enrolled international students issued an I-20 or DS-2019. The fee allows our office to enhance and expand our services to international students and their families.

Are you an international student looking to intern/co-op between now and the end of Fall? The final day to request AND begin Fall 2023 Curricular Practical Training is November 1, 2023.