University of Maryland
Estimated number of Students who can attend per semester: 1 to 2
Application Materials: Ask Kim Collmer
Deadline: Early deadline is Ocotober 15, late is October 21.
Website: www.umd.edu
Primary Student and Administrative Contact(s):
| Rona Anderson Program Advisor/Assistant Study Abroad Office University of Maryland 3125 Mitchell Bldg. College Park, MD 20742 301 314-7746 seanders@deans.umd.edu |
Michael J. Ulrich International Studies Coordinator Study Abroad Office University of Maryland 3125 Mitchell Bldg. College Park, MD 20742 301 314-7747 301 314-9347 fax mjulrich@umd.edu |
General order of application process:
1. Students must fill in application and send it.
2. Undergraduate admissions office generates an acceptance letter on their behalf.
3. IES generates a DS-2019 and Fedexes it to students.
4. Students must submit an application to their nearest US Consulate
to obtain a J-1 exchange student visa. US Consulates usually have clear
instructions as to how to apply. Students will also need a face-to-face interview
with a consular official, according to new US government regulations, in order
to obtain a visa.
5. After students have confirmed arrival date and opening of halls of residence, they can purchase an international air ticket.