International Student Orientation - J-1 Exchange Students
                                                                                              Issue 4
Greetings! 

International Student Orientation events will be held between January 22-24. This is a great way to meet new friends and prepare yourself for life at UMD. The program includes a variety of optional sessions and social activities and a mandatory immigration session.
Today's Tip: Register for ORIENTATION
As an international undergraduate student, you have to complete the ISSS International Student Orientation. 

Every J-1 student must attend an Immigration Session on J-1 regulations and do a Documents Check-In. 

These steps are necessary so ISSS knows you have reported to UMD - it allows us to activate your J-1 SEVIS record and report your arrival to the US government. 
 
Date to attend:  The J-1 Immigration Session is scheduled for January 22nd.  You will receive information about how to maintain legal immigration status and meet ISSS staff here to assist you with any immigration issues during your stay in the United States. 

How to Register for International Student Orientation Events:
  1. Log in to iTerp.
  2. Select "Register for Orientation" if you need to download the schedule.
  3. Then click the "Session Signups" side menu. Click on various session titles to view descriptions. 
  4. Next, find the date the event is offered in the calendar (location/time are published there). Click "sign up" for each event you plan to attend. Only register once so you do not take up multiple slots!
  5. If you see a session you wish to attend is "full," show up at the event anyway - ISSS can often accommodate extra people. (Usually at all events except Immigration Sessions)

Other International Student Orientation Events
In addition to the required Immigration Session, ISSS offers a   full program of Orientation Events between January 22-24.  These events are designed to aid your transition to life at UMD, College Park, and the United States. You should NOT attend and F-1 immigration session; ONLY the J-1 session on January 22nd. 



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