Get Connected with UMD

Getting to know other students and finding a community on campus is one of the most important factors of a successful and enjoyable experience for new students. There are so many ways to get involved! You will discover more when you start taking classes and get to know the campus, but here are some ideas to give you an overview and a chance to start looking around and see what might interest you:

ISSS Activities

• English Conversation Partners Program
• Global Spotlight Program 
• International Coffee Hour
• International Orientation Leaders
• ​International Scholar Orientation
• International Student Orientation
• International Student Advisory Board  (ISAB)<
• SLLC-ISSS-EA Language Partner Program

Look for announcements in the ISSS newsletter as well as our Facebook  and Instagram pages. Make sure to like and follow us to stay in the loop.

UMD Organizations and Activities

• Student Organizations
• Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy [MICA]
• Campus Recreation Services
• Maryland Athletics
• Service Opportunities 
• Spiritual Needs