International Students and Scholars Services

Pre-Arrival ChecklistCommunication: Apply for your I-20-DS-2019:  The student has been emailed that if they wish to attend UMD on F-1 or J-1 status they need to complete the linked iTerp forms. This email is sent weekly until the student opts out or completes the I-20/DS-2019 application forms on iTerp.Review/Admit: The student has submitted all required iTerp forms. Their forms are under review with ISSS.

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

International students and scholars may have questions about whether it is acceptable to participate in demonstrations and protests while they are in the United States.

ISSS wants you to be aware of scams that sometimes target international students and scholars. What are scams?Scams are illegal schemes aimed at stealing money from you. Scammers impersonate government agencies or companies and use fear tactics to threaten you into paying them or sharing your personal information, such as date of birth, social security number, bank account or credit card information, etc. 

Rebeca Moreno, ISSS Assistant Director of Engagement & Inclusion, first came to UMD as an exchange student. Now, she’s drawing from her own experiences and professional background to support international students at her alma mater.