New International Student Orientation
WELCOME TO UMBC INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 · 9 - 10 AM
UMBC would like to officially welcome you to our university with an informative orientation geared to help you study abroad smoothly.
This orientation will be covering:
F-1 student Immigration Regulations
F-1 status Employment Opportunities
Health care and Health Insurance Requirements
Academic Requirements for F-1 students
Travel Requirements
Intercultural Adjustment
Student Life and Campus Opportunities
Campus Safety and Security
as well as some other important topics, so please be sure to attend!
Also remember ALL F-1 students in their first semester at UMBC (including students from UMBC's ELI and transfers) are REQUIRED to attend. If you cannot attend, contact IES Office to make other arrangements.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
9:00 – 9:30 am Student Breakfast
9:30 – 9:45 am: Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Arlene Wergin, Director of UMBC International Education Services
Dr. Tony Moreira, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
Dr. Nancy Young, Vice President for Student Affairs
9:45 – 11:00 am: F-1 Visa Regulations and Maintaining your Status at UMBC
Michelle Massey and Ryan Williams, IES Office
11:00 – 11:30 am: Intercultural Adjustment at UMBC
Michelle Massey, Ryan Williams and Katie Heird, IES Office
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: UMBC Professional Services Panel
UMBC Student Judicial Program Staff,
University Health Services, Student Business Services
12:00pm-1:30pm: LUNCH (Provided in Engineering Atrium)
(This information is available for download by clicking the grey "Download Flyer" button at the bottom of this post. For all other information, please contact IES at 410.455.2624, or email ies@umbc.edu)
