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Scheduling an Appointment to Apply for a Social Security Number

Scheduling an Appointment to Apply for a Social Security Number

Students and scholars need to schedule an appointment to apply for a social security number.  Walking into an office without an appointment will result in being asked to leave and return once an appointment has been scheduled..

ISSS Office
August 5, 2025

Treats with ISSS Advisor

ISSS will offer Treats with an Advisor during the summer! Meet with an advisor for an informal space to address any questions you may have regarding immigration, campus resources, or life in the U.S. This will take place in Global Crossroads in H.J. Patterson.

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Treats with ISSS Advisor
July 1, 2025

Treats with ISSS Advisor

ISSS will offer Treats with an Advisor during the summer! Meet with an advisor for an informal space to address any questions you may have regarding immigration, campus resources, or life in the U.S. This will take place in Global Crossroads in H.J. Patterson.

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Flavia Batista da Silva: Researching How Citizens Shape Democracy

Flavia Batista da Silva: Researching How Citizens Shape Democracy

Flavia Batista da Silva: Researching How Citizens Shape Democracy

Meet Taiwo Alawode

Meet Taiwo Alawode

Taiwo Alawode: Advancing Global Health and Inspiring Future Leaders

Department Training Series

Department Training Series

ISSS Faculty and Scholar Advising Team developed a new series of micro-training videos for departments. The micro-training videos and ISSS workshops can help visa coordinators learn and retain specific information quickly, one step at a time. It will be helpful to those new to immigration as well as those with experience, as it will provide a detailed review of the e-forms and application process.

Global Terps for a Greener Future

Global Terps for a Greener Future

The Global Terps for a Greener Future (GTGF) is a multidisciplinary co-curricular program that engages students through intercultural exchanges on campus. Our mission is to address both local and global sustainability challenges.

Meet Mohamed Elnoor

Meet Mohamed Elnoor

April 2025Mohamed Elnoor: Advancing Robotics and Building Community

Coffee Hour
May 8, 2025

International Coffee Hour

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!

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Coffee Hour
May 1, 2025

International Coffee Hour

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!

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