Welcome from the Office of International Services!

We are pleased that you have chosen to come to the University of Maryland and look forward to meeting you soon. The Office of International Services is also known as OIS. Please find below the information you will need to get oriented to campus.

From all of us at OIS, we wish you a successful and enjoyable stay in the United States!

International Spouses
Each semester the Office of International Services (OIS) and the International Spouses Organization (ISO) has the immense pleasure of welcoming the new spouses of students and visiting scholars to our university community.

Student Organizations
Check this link for campus international organizations that may provide assistance with your arrival.  Graduate students may want to get involved with the International Graduate Student Association.

UMD Directory ID
The University of Maryland's Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides technical support to computer accounts, e-mail, web pages, dial-up access, and other services. Set up your Directory ID and password by following the steps offered on OIT's directory set up page.

OIS Makeup Orientation
If you were unable to attend the regular International Student Orientation, you must attend one of our Makeup Orientation Sessions.