We are writing to remind to register for and attend the International Student Orientation events scheduled between August 19-23. This includes a variety of sessions and social activities that will help you get to know UMD as well as satisfy your immigration requirements.
Today's Tip: Register for Orientation
Please register for the International Student Orientation.
1.) 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 August 21st.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:
Select "Register for Orientation" if you need to download the schedule.
Then click the "Session Signups" side menu. Click on various session titles to view descriptions.
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!
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)
Document Check-In Process - FOR AFTER ARRIVAL IN US
The Documents Check is a quick but important online process in iTerp (https://iterp.umd.edu). Instruction will be given in a later Tip, as well as during the Immigration Session. DO NOT try to do the check-in until AFTER you arrive in the US.
Other ISSS Orientation Events
In addition to the required Immigration Session, ISSS offers a full program of Orientation Week events August 20-24 and we hope that you will attend as many as possible. These events are designed to aid your transition to life at UMD, College Park, and the United States.
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