Welcome from International Education Services!

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

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

International Student Orientation
To help you with your adjustment to the university and our culture, IES organizes the International Student Orientation. There will be sessions addressing immigration, education, life at College Park, health and safety, plus activities introducing you to classmates, faculty and staff.  The orientation will be held from January 20 - 22, 2010.  Register for the International Student Orientation.

International Spouse Orientation
IES schedules this orientation program to introduce international spouses and children to the University of Maryland. This hour-long event is an opportunity for our newly-arrived and veteran families to meet each other.

Student Organizations
Check this link for campus international organizations that may provide assistance with your arrival.

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.