Information and Resources for International Students

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:44:20 -0500
federal-orders

UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is closely monitoring the executive orders being issued and actions taken in Washington. CGE has developed an Immigration Policy Updates page that will include essential information on any new executive orders, changes to agency policies, and legal updates as courts rule on the legality and constitutionality of particular actions in ways that affect their implementation.

International students are an essential part of UMBC’s vibrant community, and we wish to reiterate our commitment to supporting all community members in this time of uncertainty.

It is as important as ever to take care of ourselves and each other. Remember that UMBC has support resources available through Retriever Integrated Health and Retriever Support Services. These resources include, but are not limited to, access to counseling services and peer support services.

For our alumni engaged in Optional Practical Training (OPT) and other forms of employment, your employer’s human resources department may also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program. We encourage you to use these resources and continue to support one another with compassion.

If you have questions, need help accessing resources, or simply wish to talk, please do not hesitate to contact CGE’s International Student and Scholar Services team. We offer walk-in advising hours during which any international student can speak with an advisor without an appointment. Walk-in advising occurs on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm., Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For those farther from campus, we also offer virtual appointments and have a Help Ticket system, both of which can be accessed on the Contact Us page of our website.

Dr. David L. Di Maria
Senior International Officer & Associate Vice Provost for International Education