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    • Center for Global Engagement
    • About OISS
    • Contact Us
    • OISS Staff
  • F-1 Students
    • Prospective Students
      • 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
      • How to Access Your I-20
      • Transfer your I-20 to UMBC
      • Admitted Student Events and Orientation
      • Next Steps: Start Planning to Arrive at UMBC
      • Health Insurance and University Health Services
      • Packing Tips
      • Graduate Assistantships (TA, RA)
      • Entering the USA
      • International Student Orientation
    • 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
      • Loss and Reinstatement of F-1 status
      • In-State tuition and residency
      • Education Abroad for International Students
    • Current Students: Employment
      • On-Campus Work
      • CPT: Off-Campus Work Authorization
      • Economic Hardship Work Authorization
      • Career Center
    • After Graduation
      • OPT: Post-Graduation Work Authorization
      • SEVP Portal Help
      • PhD Student OPT Planning
      • STEM OPT Extension
      • OPT and STEM OPT Best Practices for H-1b and Beyond
      • Travel Abroad and Visa Renewal During OPT
      • Taxes for students on OPT
      • Transfer out during OPT
      • H1-B Overview
      • Other Immigration Options
    • Understanding Your Documents
      • Passport
      • F-1 visa
      • I-94
      • I-20
      • I-9
      • Replace Lost or Stolen Immigration Documents
    • Social Security Number (SSN)
    • US Taxes
      • US Taxes Overview
      • Tax Documents
      • Federal Tax Returns and Software
      • State Tax Returns
      • Helpful Resources for Taxes
    • Applying for a Maryland Driver’s License & Getting a State ID
    • Change of Immigration Status
  • J-1 Exchange Visitors
    • 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
    • Health Insurance Requirements
    • J-1 Program Changes
    • After your J-1 Visit
    • Cultural Programming
  • Int’l Employees
    • Overview of Immigration Options
    • H-1b for UMBC employees
    • Permanent Residency
    • LCA Notices
  • Families
    • Inviting Family and Friends
    • F-2 Dependents
    • Housing
    • K-12 Local Schools
  • Resources
    • International Student Arrival Guide
    • Global Ambassadors
    • Academic Resources
    • 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
    • Housing
      • On-Campus Housing
      • Off-Campus Housing
    • Banking
    • Cell Phones
  • ISSS Portal
  • Resources
    • International Student Arrival Guide
    • Global Ambassadors
    • Academic Resources
    • 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
    • Housing
      • On-Campus Housing
      • Off-Campus Housing
    • Banking
    • Cell Phones

Location

University Center
Second Floor, 207A

Hours

  • Sun Closed
  • Mon 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Sat Closed

Contact

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

On-Campus Dining

On-Campus Dining
UMBC offers many options for on-campus dining including halal, vegan, and kosher options. Please visit UMBC’s Dine On-Campus Website for more information!

Location

University Center
Second Floor, 207A

Hours

  • Sun Closed
  • Mon 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Sat Closed

Contact

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