Preparing for your arrival to UMBC in advance will help to make your transition as comfortable and easy as possible. It’s never too early to start planning!
International Student Arrival Guide
Get ready for your journey to the United States and prepare for your first weeks at UMBC! This guide shares what you need to know about arriving and settling in on campus. From useful resources, campus contacts to packing lists and where to buy necessities once you’re in the US; this guide has everything you’ll need!
Helpful Links:
Graduate Student Check-list: Use this site to create a custom check-list so you don’t miss a step!
Undergraduate Students: Get Retriever Ready!
On-Campus Housing for Graduate Students
On-Campus Housing Options for Undergraduate Students– Apply early so you don’t end up on the waitlist!
Off-Campus Housing Resources– If you are considering living off-campus and would like to utilize UMBC’s free transit system, please check the route maps to make sure you are living somewhere with access!
Course Registration– Please note that course registration will result in a bill to your UMBC account.
- Undergraduate Students will enroll in courses at their Undergraduate Orientation and Course Selection Day. Information on registering for this program are included in your admissions package, or can be reviewed here.
- Graduate Students should review information sent to them by their academic departments, as each academic department handles course registration differently. Please contact your academic department directly if you are unsure about the process for new students in your program to register for courses.
Campus ID-Your UMBC student ID is also called your Campus ID or University ID. This card will serve as your library card, give you access to the UMBC gym, and will serve as your meal card for students with meal plans.