Two months before the start of every semester, the ISSS office sends out Tip of the Week emails to newly admitted F-1/J-1 students. These emails answer important questions about the university, explain processes you need to complete, and prepare you to begin your studies with UMD.

This webpage will be updated with the Spring 2024 "Tip of the Week" emails as they are published.

• Issue 1: Welcome to Tip of the Week
• Issue 2: Visa and Travel
• Issue 3: Housing
• Issue 4: Immunization
• Issue 5: Orientation
• Issue 6: Student Account Management
• Issue 7: Getting Involved
• Issue 8: Health Insurance
• Issue 9: Campus Arrival
• Issue 10: Final Reminders

If you would like to see the Tip of the Week from Fall 2023, ISSS Archived Tip of the Week.