Resources for International Students
International Education Services (IES)
The International Education Services office at the University of Maryland assists international students in the process of applying to the university, and once admitted, in obtaining visas and understanding reporting requirements.
http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/
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Office of Human Relations Program (OHRP)
The Office of Human Relations Program is committed to a variety of proactive educational programs in multicultural education. It offers workshops, training, class facilitation, and small group dialogues on a variety of diversity issues including sexual harassment prevention, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
http://www.ohrp.umd.edu/
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Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA)
The Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy, a unit within the Adele H. Stamp Student Union and the Division of Student Affairs, works to empower students through education on issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion and their intersections.
http://www.union.umd.edu/diversity/
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International Student Groups
International Graduate Students Organization (IGSA)
IGSA is established for the expressed purpose of providing peer support for the international graduate student community at the University of Maryland, College Park, through organizing and hosting cultural and social events as well as of raising awareness on campus about the specific needs of international graduate students.
Group's E-mail Address: igsa@listserv.umd.edu
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International Spouses Organization
This organization is a support group sponsored by advisors from International Education Services for the spouses of UMD international students. The following link provides information about events organized for spouses of UMD international students. http://www.international.umd.edu/sparkplug/sites/ies/content.cfm?id=3810
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International Student Events
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International Visitor Guide
This webpage provides information about American culture and customs, the University of Maryland campus, how to navigate one’s way around the area, and other resources relevant for international students, scholars, and visitors.
http://www.international.umd.edu/oip/68
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International Directory
This directory is a collection of University of Maryland faculty or staff members affiliated with international programs on campus, or who have expertise in international topics. It is intended to link students, scholars, and faculty, as well as overseas scholars and institutions, with UM colleagues interested in a particular global region, country, or topic of study.
http://international.umd.edu/directory/
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Spotlight News! 
Shuttle Service for International Graduate Students
The Graduate Student Government(GSG) has arranged a shuttle service for graduate students from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the DC area. This service will operate from August 3rd through August 12th. The shuttle service schedule will be determined from the responses received by the GSG. For more information and to sign up, students should visit: www.gsg.umd.edu/airport
This information was compiled by
Rashi Jain
Doctoral Student,
Curriculum & Instruction
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Handbook for International Graduate Students
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