The Office of International Education Services provides a wide range of information to International students and scholars at the University of Maryland.
» International Education Services website

A comprehensive program run by International Education Services (IES) is mandatory for all new incoming graduate and undergraduate students holding F-1 or J-1 visas. There are two orientation periods over the Summer and one in the Spring.
» International Student Orientation website

Support group consisting of spouses of UM international students and advisors from the Office of International Education Services.
» Information about International Spouses Organization

A free service out of Research and Graduate Studies that helps students review required papers, theses, dissertations, etc. for English content.
Contact Mr. Forest Williams at 301-552-1681.

The University of Maryland offers a group insurance policy which provides emergency medical evacuation and repatriation insurance as required for J-1 visa holders. It is recommended that all other visa holders carry this insurance. Coverage is provides emergency medical evacuation up to $25,000 or Repatriation of mortal remains up to $10,000.
» Repatriation Insurance website