OIS Programs

The Office of International Services (OIS) organizes the International Student Orientation to answer questions that may arise as you make your transition to the University of Maryland.

International Scholar Orientation

Orientation for J-1 researchers, short-term scholars, professors, interns and trainees is held every Wednesday morning from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Attendance at orientation is required as soon as possible after your arrival at the university.

International Coffee Hour

International Coffee Hour is a weekly event (during the Fall and Spring semesters) where students, staff, and the Maryland community can get together and socialize.

Summer International Coffee Hour

OIS has extended our popular International Coffee Hour series to include dates through Summer 2011.

SLLC-OIS-EA Language Partner Program

Students who are majoring in any SLLC program can meet with international students outside the classroom and practice their target language in an informal, structured way. More information is available for SLLC majors and international students who wish to participate.

OIS Activities and Events

Each month OIS organizes activities or events for anyone who is interested to participate in. All are welcome!

OIS Workshops

OIS offers a variety of recurring workshops to international students and scholars.

International Student Career Series

This series of events is co-organized by OIS with other campus departments. The goal is to centrally advertise all the different career related events that are specifically geared towards international students.

OIS Presentations

You can find the slides to past OIS workshop and presentations in this section of the website.