Newly Admitted Students
Congratulations on your admission and welcome to UMBC! The ISSS Team is excited to welcome you to our community of inquiring minds. Here you will find resources for newly admitted students as well as an archive of all new student communications, webinars and webinar recordings.
Upcoming Admitted Student Webinars:
Join us at one of our monthly webinars to learn about UMBC and speak directly with a ISSS Advisor and current international students. A webinar link will be sent directly to your email prior to the event date.
Webinar and Information Session Presentations:
Start your journey on the right foot with must know information about international student life at UMBC!
July 18th – Predeparture Orientation 2
- July 18 – Predeparture Orientation Session 2
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: July 18 – Predeparture Orientation Session 2
June 27th – Predeparture Orientation Session 1
- June 27th – Predeparture Orientation Session 1
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: June 27th – Predeparture Orientation Session 1
April 19th – International Student Visa Interview and US Entry Process
- April 19 – Visa Interview and US Entry Process
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: April 19th Information Session Recording
April 14th – Living Costs and Planning Expenses
- April 14th – Living Costs and Planning Expenses
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: April 14th Information Session Recording
April 6th – Shady Grove Admitted International Student Session
- April 6th – Shady Grove Admitted International Student Session
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: April 6th Information Session Recording
March 28th – Understanding Housing in the US
- March 28th – Understanding Housing in the US
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: March 28 Information Session Recording
February 22nd – Preparing for Fall 2022 at UMBC
- February 22nd – Preparing for Fall 2022
- To download/view a recording of this session, log in to your myUMBC account click here: February 22nd Information Session Recording
Admitted Student Newsletter:
Missed our last email? You can find previous emails on requesting an I-20, campus resources and other international student specific information below.
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!
Click here to download the latest version of the International Student Arrival Guide
Current Students
Have you been studying at UMBC for one semester or more? Keep up with information sessions and communications from ISSS here. Don’t forget to maintain your F-1 status!
Presentations:
Access all previous information sessions for current students below.
Fall 2022 Semester
September 2nd – Fall 2022 Continuing Student Town Hall
- Presentation Slides – September 2nd Continuing Student Town Hall
- To access the recording, you must be logged in to your myUMBC account. Log in to your myUMBC account, then click here: September 2nd – Continuing Student Town Hall
Spring 2022 Semester
International Student Career Conference: All Session Recordings
- Review of Visa Options from an Accomplished Immigration Attorney
- Job Search Tips from International Alumni Working in the U.S.
- Tips from Employers on How to Stand Out as a Candidate
- How to Negotiate Job Offers
Current Student Newsletter:
Missed our last newsletter or email from ISSS? You can find previous emails below.
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