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  • F-1 Students
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      • Studying in the USA
      • Applying to UMBC
      • Financing Your Studies
      • Visiting the USA on B-2 Visitor Visa
    • Admitted Students
      • Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships
      • F-1 Visa Process
      • I-20 Information and Financial Requirements
      • I-20 Shipping/Sharing Information
      • Transfer your I-20 to UMBC
      • Student Communications
      • Next Steps: Housing, Course Registration, Billing and Student ID
      • Health Insurance and University Health Services
      • Packing Tips
      • Graduate Assistants (GA, TA, RA)
      • Entering the USA
      • International Student Orientation
    • Events Calendar for Admitted & Prospective Students
    • Current Students: General
      • F-1 Enrollment Requirements and Exceptions
      • I-20 Program Extension
      • Travel Abroad and Visa Renewal
      • Request a Letter
      • Transfer your I-20 out of UMBC
      • Change of Education or Degree Level
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      • In-State tuition and residency
      • Education Abroad for International Students
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      • Career Center
    • After Graduation
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      • H1-B Overview
      • Other Immigration Options
    • Understanding Your Documents
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      • Replace Lost or Stolen Immigration Documents
    • Social Security Numbers
    • US Taxes
      • US Taxes Overview
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    • Driving in Maryland and getting a State ID
    • Change of Status
  • J-1 Scholars
    • Exchange Students
      • Exchange Student Admission to UMBC
      • Exchange Student Accommodations
      • Creating a myUMBC Account, Registration and Billing
      • Exchange Students and the J-1 Visa
      • Required health information and health insurance
      • Arriving at UMBC
    • J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Overview
    • Request Process and Next Steps
    • J-2 Dependents
    • J-1 Rules
    • Work Options and Rules
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    • After your J-1 Visit
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    • Inviting Family and Friends
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  • Resources
    • International Student Arrival Guide
    • Global Ambassadors
    • Academic Resources
      • The Academic Success Center
      • UMBC Library
      • English Language Institute
    • Adjusting to American Culture
    • Fun Things to Do!
      • How did Baltimore, Catonsville, and Arbutus come to be?
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      • GSA-Promise
      • Athletics and Recreation
    • Health and Safety
      • Retriever Integrated Health and Emergency Health Issues
      • Safety and Security at UMBC and in Baltimore
      • The Counseling Center
      • Student Conduct and Community Standards
      • Scams
    • Food Options
      • On-Campus Dining
      • Off-Campus Dining
      • Grocery Stores
    • Transportation
      • To and from local airports
      • UMBC Transit
      • Trains and Buses
      • Zip Car
      • Retriever Fleet (UMBC Bike Share)
    • Housing
      • On-Campus Housing
      • Off-Campus Housing
    • Banking
    • Cell Phones
  • ISSS Portal
  • Resources
    • International Student Arrival Guide
    • Global Ambassadors
    • Academic Resources
      • The Academic Success Center
      • UMBC Library
      • English Language Institute
    • Adjusting to American Culture
    • Fun Things to Do!
      • How did Baltimore, Catonsville, and Arbutus come to be?
      • Visit Baltimore!
      • Baltimore Collegetown
      • SEB, SGA, Student Organizations
      • GSA-Promise
      • Athletics and Recreation
    • Health and Safety
      • Retriever Integrated Health and Emergency Health Issues
      • Safety and Security at UMBC and in Baltimore
      • The Counseling Center
      • Student Conduct and Community Standards
      • Scams
    • Food Options
      • On-Campus Dining
      • Off-Campus Dining
      • Grocery Stores
    • Transportation
      • To and from local airports
      • UMBC Transit
      • Trains and Buses
      • Zip Car
      • Retriever Fleet (UMBC Bike Share)
    • Housing
      • On-Campus Housing
      • Off-Campus Housing
    • Banking
    • Cell Phones

Location

University Center
Second Floor

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Office of International Students and Scholars on myUMBC
  • Office of International Students and Scholars on Twitter
  • Office of International Students and Scholars on Instagram

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 view and download the latest version of the International Student Arrival Guide!

Location

University Center
Second Floor

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Office of International Students and Scholars on myUMBC
  • Office of International Students and Scholars on Twitter
  • Office of International Students and Scholars on Instagram
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