Graduate Admission Packet - Global UMD

Office of International Services
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
3122 SUSQUEHANNA HALL, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20742
HTTP://INTERNATIONAL.UMD.EDU
Dear New Graduate International Student:
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Maryland, College Park! We are
pleased that you have selected the University of Maryland (UM). We hope you will find your
time here rewarding both academically and personally. The Office of International Services
(OIS) is here to serve you during your stay. Please visit our website, http://ter.ps/OISOrient, for
information about Orientation and to make your reservations. A detailed schedule of events
will be available on the website in mid-July. Please confirm your attendance at the
International Student Orientation online at the OIS website: (http://ter.ps/OISOrient).
International Student Orientation will be held August 26-30, 2013.
Orientation includes (*indicates a required session):
• Introduction to the Academic System at the University of Maryland*
• Visa and Immigration Status*
• Immunization Clearance*
• Health Insurance and Health Care
• Welcome Reception
Some graduate school orientation programs may conflict with the OIS Orientation program. If
you have such a conflict, you should attend your departmental program and include OIS
sessions as time allows. Should you miss one of the required sessions noted above, you will
need to make arrangements for a make-up session.
The entire Orientation schedule, including locations, will be posted on our web site in mid-July.
Bring the following documents (and copies of them) with you for the entire Orientation
program: your admission materials, passport, immigration forms (e.g. I-20/DS-2019), proof of
immunization, and a description of any coursework you would like to transfer to your degree
at the University of Maryland.
Welcome Check-In
You must attend one Welcome Session where we will collect copies of your immigration
documents. If you arrive to the area before Orientation activities begin, you may attend a
Welcome Session. You must bring the documents listed above to the Welcome Session. A
Welcome Session is also offered during Orientation week. For dates, times, and registration,
please refer to the International Student Orientation website, http://ter.ps/OISOrient.
Directory ID/Student Identification Number
In order to gain access to University resources, it is important to select your UM Directory ID.
To begin this process, you will need your Student Identification Number (SID). Your SID is
either your Social Security number (SSN) or a UM generated number. Graduate degree students
can find this number on the Application Supplemental Form (ASF) in section 1: Verify Contact
Information.
Housing
For off-campus housing information, please visit http://www.och.umd.edu.
Health Insurance
All J-1 students are required to carry health insurance while attending the University of
Maryland, and it is highly recommended for F-1 graduate students. We offer health insurance
that is economical, convenient, and meets all U.S. government requirements. If your sponsor
has already provided insurance for you, please bring a copy in English that describes the
coverage.
Parking for Orientation
You may park without a permit during Orientation in any numbered lot except 15.
I-20/DS-2019 Document
You are expected to attend the school that is specified on the I-20/DS-2019 that you use to enter
the US. Therefore, when you enter the US, it is important to use the I-20 or DS-2019 provided by the
University of Maryland, College Park.
Early Arrival
If you arrive before the first day of Orientation and need assistance, please report to OIS on the
third floor of Susquehanna Hall. We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Check the OIS website for Welcome Sessions scheduled prior to Orientation. You may
find the Arrival Guide useful: http://ter.ps/OISArrivalGuide
Please note: Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Please plan accordingly.
The Office of International Services is here to assist you. We look forward to meeting you in
August! All of us at OIS wish you a successful and enjoyable stay in the United States!
Sincerely,
Susan-Ellis Dougherty
Susan-Ellis Dougherty, Director
Office of International Services
Office of International Services
3122 Susquehanna Hall, College Park, MD 20742
http://international.umd.edu
New Graduate Students Check List
Before Arrival
□ Pay the SEVIS Fee, form I-901 at http://www.fmjfee.com and print out receipt
□ Obtain appropriate visa
 See Important Immigration Documents Sheet
 Learn about how to apply for a visa at: http://international.umd.edu/ies/3671
□ Purchase HEALTH INSURANCE, or plan on purchasing coverage at UM. For more information, visit
 http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/123
□ Complete Immunization Record form
□ Complete the Orientation Reservation at: http://ter.ps/OISOrient
□ Set up Directory ID at: http://www.it.umd.edu/new/student.html
□ Visit our International Arrival Guide http://ter.ps/ArrivalGuide to learn about:
 Housing,
 Bank accounts
 Health care
 Shopping
 Transportation
 And more….
Arrival
□ Keep your passport and I-20/DS-2019 form in your carry-on baggage to present at customs and
immigration.
□ After passing through immigration, confirm the appropriate immigration stamp and notation (F1 or J1
D/S) is written your passport.
After Arrival
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Attend a Welcome Session
Attend OIS International Student Orientation
Meet with academic advisor
Submit Immunization Record form (Health Center)
Obtain a student ID
Visit the OIS website to view all the information and resources available at: http://www.ois.umd.edu
Office of International Services
3122 Susquehanna Hall, College Park, MD 20742
http://international.umd.edu
Important Immigration Documents & Applying for Your F-1 or J-1 Visa
IF YOU ARE AN F-1 STUDENT:
Form I-20
The Form I-20 is a document that supports an F-1 visa. Only students receive an I-20. The form is published by the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and is prepared by the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) for
students who have been admitted to our campus. Generally, new students receive this form in their home
countries and take it to a U.S. consulate when they apply for an F-1 visa. At Question 2 on the form, you can find
the name of the university who issued you that I-20; for UMCP students, University of Maryland, College Park,
must be indicated here. Questions 3 and 4 indicate the degree and course of study of the student and the time
frame in which the I-20 is valid.
F-1 (student) Visa
The F-1 visa is the most often used visa by international students to study at an accredited U.S. college, university,
or English language institute. Students on F-1 visas come to the United States for a full degree program. For
more detailed information on the F-1 visa, please use the following link:
travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html.
IF YOU ARE A J-1 STUDENT:
Form DS-2019
Form DS-2019 is a document that supports a J-1 visa. The form is published by the U.S. Information Agency and is
prepared for students or scholars by the university or organization that is acting as sponsor. Generally, foreign
visitors receive the DS-2019 in their home countries and take it to a U.S. consulate when they apply for a J-1 visa.
Question 3 on the form shows the period for which the DS-2019 is valid. Question 4 will identify whether the
holder is a student, a professor, a research scholar, or a short-term scholar. Other options are available; these are
the most commonly seen categories at UMCP.
J-1 (exchange visitor) Visa
The J-1 visa is used for educational and cultural exchange programs at the University of Maryland. Students on J1 visa typically come to the United States to study for a shorter period of time – one to two semesters. For more
detailed information on the J-1 exchange visitor visa, please use the following link:
travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html
Health Insurance Requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitors
Exchange Visitors (J-1 visas) in the United States must carry health insurance for themselves and their J-2
dependents for the full duration of their J program. U.S. government regulations stipulate that if Exchange
Visitors willfully fail to carry health insurance for themselves and their dependents, the J-1 sponsor must
terminate the program and report the termination to the Department of State. In addition to the deductible, coinsurance, and exclusions, the Department of State has established the following requirements for the type and
amounts of coverage you must carry if you hold J-1/J-2 status:
 The policy must provide benefits of at least $50,000 for each accident or illness. Insurance companies
cover no more than the policy-holder’s expenses, minus a deductible and co-pay
 In the event of your death while you are in the U.S., the policy must provide at least $7,500 in benefits to
send your remains to your home country for burial
 If you must be sent home on the advice of a doctor due to a serious illness or injury, the policy must pay
up to $10,000 for the expenses of your travel
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 The policy may establish a waiting period before it covers pre-existing conditions (health problems that
you had before you bought the insurance), as long as the waiting period is reasonable by current
standards in the insurance industry
 The policy must be backed by the full faith and credit of your home country government or the company
providing the insurance must meet minimum rating requirements established by USIA
For more information on health insurance requirements for J-1/J-2 visa holders, how insurance works, and how
to choose an insurance policy, please visit the IES website at: www.international.umd.edu/ies/123
Information for Both F-1 and J-1 Students:
What Exactly Is a Visa?
A visa is a document that is placed into your passport and allows you to request permission from an Immigration
officer at a port-of-entry (usually at an airport) to enter the United States. The visa itself does not guarantee
admission into the U.S. – all other documents must be in order as well. The procedure to enter the U.S. is
covered in more detail further down this page.
Visa Application Steps
1. Schedule a visa appointment/interview. To do this, you will need to contact the closest U.S. Embassy or
Consulate in your home country. Please use the following website to locate this Embassy/Consulate:
usembassy.state.gov. Keep in mind that the wait for a visa appointment can sometimes be months, so
please plan ahead. To see a list of visa appointment wait times, please visit the following website:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php Also note that you may not receive a U.S.
visa no more than 120 days before the reporting date on your I-20/DS-2019.
2. Receive the I-20/DS-2019. Once you are admitted to UMCP, IES will be processing a visa-qualifying
document for you. If you will be studying as an F-1 student, you will receive a Form I-20. If, instead, you
will be studying as a J-1 exchange student, you will receive a Form DS-2019. These forms are necessary
for your visa application and interview.
3. Pay the SEVIS fee. When you receive your I-20/DS-2019, you will have to pay a $100 SEVIS fee by going to
the following website: www.fmjfee.com This is a fee that Immigration charges for the making of your
SEVIS record and you must pay it and have proof that you paid it for your visa interview.
4. Attend your scheduled visa appointment. You should take the following documents with you:
 Form I-20 or DS-2019
 A completed visa application form (available at the Embassy’s website)
 A passport valid for at least 6 months or more
 Financial support documentation (no older than 2 months)
 Proof that you paid the SEVIS fee & visa application fees
 Your admission letter from the University of Maryland (recommended, not required)
 Proof of home country ties, including but not limited to: proof of property ownership, bank
accounts, significant family in your home country, a job offer in your home country upon
completion of your U.S. studies (you may or may not be asked about this – but it is always good
to be prepared)
What Next?
If all goes according to plan, you will receive an F-1 or J-1 visa stamp in your passport. Congratulations! Some
U.S. Embassies actually put your I-20/DS-2019 in a sealed envelope and staple it to your passport. It is
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recommended that you do not open this envelope. The Immigration officer at the U.S. port-of-entry (POE) will
open it and check your documents when you arrive. Check your visa for errors before you leave the U.S. Embassy
or Consulate.
You may not enter the U.S. on your F-1 or J-1 visa more than 30 days prior to the report date on your I-20/DS2019. If you received a late visa appointment and will not be able to enter the U.S. by the report date on your I20/DS-2019, please contact IES as soon as you know this information so that we may defer this date on your I20/DS-2019 so that you are not turned away at the POE.
I-94 Card
On your flight to the U.S., a flight attendant will hand you a Form I-94 to fill out. This is a very important
Immigration form, so please be sure to fill it out neatly and correctly. You should write your name on the I-94
card just as it is displayed in your passport. At the port-of-entry, an Immigration officer will look over your
Immigration documents and ask you several questions about your stay in the U.S. S/he will staple a portion of
the I-94 card into your passport. This card shows when and where you entered the U.S., in what status, and for
how long your stay is valid. Do not lose this card! It costs $160 to replace it!
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Office of International Services
3122 Susquehanna Hall, College Park, MD 20742
http://international.umd.edu
Documents Check Procedure
Documents check is done at the beginning of each semester for new incoming international students
to ensure that each student was given the appropriate immigration status.
To complete documents check you must:
1. Complete the front of the “OIS Personal Information Form”
2. Submit photocopies of the following immigration documents:
a. I-20 with the appropriate immigration stamp
b. Passport: Identification page with your name, photo, and expiration date (if your
passport has a renewal on a separate page, please copy the additional page)
c. I-94 Card: White card stapled in passport (copy front AND back sides)
d. F-1 Visa: or if you changed your status, the visa in which you entered the country with
e. Previous I-20s: If you are a transfer student
Please be sure the immigration stamps on your photocopies are legible
Document Examples
F-1 Visa issued for University of Maryland
Form I-20 with immigration stamp
I-94 with F-1 D/S immigration stamp
Updated 11/12
University Health Center
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
Immunization Information: (301) 314-8139
Mail to above address or Fax to: (301) 314-5234
For Health Center Use Only
UID#
Initials
MMR MEN
Cleared
Prov
Form is due at orientation, but no later than
the first day of classes.
IMMUNIZATION RECORD
Incomplete forms will NOT be processed and will be returned for completion.
SECTION A (REQUIRED): TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL STUDENTS. PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLUE OR BLACK INK.
Name (Last)
University ID#
Student Status: U.S. Citizen
Address
(First)
Permanent Resident
Date of Birth
Cell Phone
International
(Middle)
Email Address
PARENTAL PERMIT (FOR STUDENTS UNDER AGE 18) I give my permission for such diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as may be deemed necessary for my
son/daughter and agree to present information concerning his/her medical condition to other responsible university officials when deemed necessary.
Signed
SECTION B (REQUIRED): T0 BE COMPLETED FOR
MMR #1
OR
Date: _____________________
ALL
and
STUDENTS born after 1956.
MMR #2
MEASLES: TWO immunizations after 12 months of age.
(Rubeola) Date of Dose 1
MUMPS:
Relationship
(Dose 1: 1968 or later and after 12 months of age)
Immunization after 12 months of age
Date of Vaccination
Date: _____________________
Date of Dose 2
History of Disease Not Accepted
RUBELLA: Immunization after 12 months of age
Date of Dose 1
SECTION C (RECOMMENDED): (Please record other immunizations you have received)
TETANUS/DIPTHERIA (within 10 years) Date:
DATES
HEPATITIS B
#1
#2
#3
MENINGITIS (see reverse
for waiver of meningitis only)
CHICKEN POX
(VARIVAX)
#1
#2
Date:
DATES
SECTION D: R E Q U I R E D F O R I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D E N T S . Complete sections A, B, C, and D.
In addition to requirements in Sections A & B, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS must document the following:
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING – MUST HAVE PHYSICIAN DOCUMENTATION. Induration measurement is required.
a.) T.B. Skin Test within 6 months: Date:
Result: Induration ________ mm. POS
b.) If PPD (TB Skin Test) is positive, a recent chest x-ray is required (within 6 mos). Date:________
Chest X-Ray report (in English) must be reviewed by a Health Center Physician. Call 301.314.8184 for appointment.
SECTION E: PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE OR DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE.
Physicians Complete Sections B through E.
PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE
PHYSICIAN NAME (printed)
DATE
PHONE NO.
CONTINUE ON REVERSE.
NEG
About Meningococcal Vaccine
IMMUNIZATION RECORD
A Meningococcal Vaccine is available for protection against most strains of the bacteria that causes meningitis. Meningitis is inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord that is fatal in 10 – 15 percent of the cases. Although the disease is rare, college
students living in dormitories and individuals with weak immune systems can be more susceptible to the disease. The immunization
requires one injection in the arm and is 85 – 90 % protective against strains A, C, Y and W-135, but not type B. Most meningococcal
diseases in the U.S. are caused by types B or C.
SECTION F: WAIVER for MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE (meningitis vaccine)
Vaccine or Waiver Required of All students residing in University of Maryland Housing. See Below for Waiver.
MENINGITIS VACCINE WAIVER
I understand that under Maryland Law, students enrolled in a Maryland institution of higher education and who reside in on-campus
student housing are required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease, or may seek exemption from this law. I have read the
meningitis bulletin available from the University of Maryland Health Center and at www.health.umd.edu/forms/meningitis.html
where the risks are detailed. In addition, I acknowledge the detrimental health effects of the disease. Lastly, I have read and
understand the availability and effectiveness of the vaccine which is available from the University Health Center.
I do not wish to receive the vaccine and I voluntarily agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the State of
Maryland, the University, its officers, employees and agents from any and all costs, liabilities, expenses, claims, demands, or causes
of action on account of any loss or personal injury that might result from my non-compliance with the law.
To be filled out by student and parent/guardian, if applicable.
I have read and signed this document with full knowledge of its significance. I further state that I am at least 18 years of age and
competent to sign this waiver.
Student Signature________________________________________________________
UID#: __________________________________________
Date______________________
If the student is under age 18, a parent/guardian also must sign this waiver.
Signature of Parent/Guardian_________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Name of Parent/Guardian (Printed)_____________________________________________
HLTH-601(2.04)
All vaccines are available at the University Health Center for a fee.
ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION IN LIEU OF PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE:
Copies should be attached to this form with Section A completed.
• A copy of your high school immunization record (in English)
• Personal medical records from your physician (in English)
• Proof of current or previous active duty status in the U.S. Military will be accepted.
• International Certificate of Vaccination (in English), reflecting the information
required in Section B (Section B and D, for International students only).
The University of Maryland requires ALL students (including: •credit/non-credit •degree/non-degree seeking
•full/part/half-time •undergraduate •graduate •transfer •International •Golden ID or other student status) to provide proof
of immunization dates for: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (M.M.R., 2 doses) Immunizations. All International students must
document: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (M.M.R., 2 doses) Immunizations and Tuberculosis (TB) test completed within the
past 6 months.
• Students are permitted to register at the University of Maryland, College Park
prior to submitting this form for the first semester of enrollment ONLY .
• Failure to submit a completed Immunization Record will result in a Registration Block
for the future semester. The Registration Block will be removed after the
Immunization Record has been submitted and processed.
T o confir m that your immunizat ion block has been r emoved,
wait one week after form has been submitted then check
www.testudo.umd.edu.
(Click on “Records and Registration”, then click on “Appointments and Registration Status”.)
IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS: LETTER REQUIRED (ATTACH TO FORM)
RELIGIOUS
Make a copy of these documents for your personal files.
MEDICAL
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Office of International Services
3122 Susquehanna Hall, College Park, MD 20742
http://international.umd.edu
Getting to the Campus
Getting to the university from the airport can be difficult. Regretfully, we have too many incoming students to
meet each one of you at the airport. Listed below are directions from each area airport. Travel from
Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) is likely to be easiest.
Taxis may be available at any of the three airports, but it will cost between $50-$100, depending on the
distance of the airport to campus. Provided below are less expensive options.
•
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). There is a commercial bus (Super Shuttle) which
provides ground transportation service to the College Park campus. The cost is $23 and the bus will
take you to any part of campus. Check at the Ground Transportation Booth in Pier C of the airport for
more information and to purchase tickets. The Super Shuttle is a 24-hour service; however, the
Ground Transportation Booth is only open from 5:30 am to 2:00 am.
If you are willing to carry your luggage a little more in order to pay a little less, you may want to take
the “B30 Greenbelt-BWI Airport Express Line” Metrobus to travel to campus. You can find information
on www.wmata.com/timetables/md/b30.pdf. The fare for the bus is $3.00. From BWI Airport you will
take the B30 southbound to the Greenbelt Metro station which is on the green line; get on a metro
train to the next stop: College Park/U of MD. The metro fare will be less then $2.00. Monday through
Friday there is a free shuttle bus service from the College Park station to campus. This service runs
every 15 minutes from 6:45 am to 8:00 pm. From 8:00 pm to 12:00 am it runs every half hour.
•
National Airport. There is a metro stop at National Airport and the Metro runs until midnight every
day. The metro stop is located on the concourse level of terminals B and C. Should you arrive at
terminal A, exit the terminal and board any “Airport Shuttle Bus”. Exit the bus at the stops for Parking
Garage B and C and there will be access through a bridge to the station. Take the yellow line train in
the direction of Mt. Vernon Square to the Gallery Place Metro station. Get off the yellow line train and
on the same platform board a green line train in the direction of Greenbelt. You will get off the green
line train at the College Park/U of MD station. Monday through Friday there is a free shuttle bus
service from the College Park station to campus. This service runs every 15 minutes from 6:45 am to
8:00 pm. From 8:00 pm to 12:00 am it runs every half hour.
•
Dulles International Airport. Dulles is the farthest airport from the campus. You may use the express
bus service (Washington Flyer) to get to the nearest Metro station. Washington Flyer departs every 30
minutes from approximately 6 am to 10 pm, costs $8 and will take you the West Falls Church Metro
station. Take the orange line train in the direction of New Carrolton and get off at the L’Enfant Metro.
Go upstairs and board a green line train in the direction of Greenbelt. You will get off the green line
train at the College Park station. The metro fare will be less then $4.00. Monday through Friday there
is a free shuttle bus service from the College Park station to campus. This service runs every 15
minutes from 6:45 am 8:00 pm. From 8:00 pm to 12:00am it runs every half hour.
If you are willing to carry your luggage a little more in order to pay a little less, you may want to take
the “5A DC-Dulles Line” to travel to campus. You can find information on
www.wmata.com/timetables/dc/5a.pdf. The fare for the bus is $3.00. From Dulles Airport you will
take the 5A eastbound to the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station on the green line; get on a metro train in
the direction of Greenbelt to the College Park/U of MD metro station. The cost for the metro will be
less then $3.00. Monday through Friday there is a free shuttle bus service from the College Park
station to campus. This service runs every 15 minutes from 6:45 am to 8:00 pm. From 8:00 pm to
12:00 am it runs every half hour.
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OCH101 International HQ: 1-800-862-9874 • [email protected] • www.umd.och101.com
AREA AIRPORTS
BWI
Reagan National Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Airport Code: BWI
http://www.bwiairport.com
Airport Code: DCA
http://www.mwaa.com/national/index.htm
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
• From the traffic light on US Rt.1, adjacent to
From campus take U.S. Route 1 north 1 mile. Enter
the UM Visitor Center, head South for about
I-95/Capital Beltway north toward Baltimore. At the
2.3 miles and bear left onto Alternate US Rt. 1.
split, stay on I-95 North. Proceed for approximately • Follow the Alternate US Rt.1 for about 3.1
15 miles and exit onto I-195 East to BWI.
miles and turn right onto New York Ave (US
Rt.50). Continue for about 2.5 miles and turn
METROBUS/RAIL DIRECTIONS
left onto I-395 South, following the signs to
• BWI is accessible from Union Station (Red
Northern VA.
Line) and New Carrollton Station (Orange Line) • Just after crossing the Potomac River, exit IMetro Stops, where you can pick up the MARC
395 onto the George Washington Parkway
Train Penn Line to BWI. The New Carrollton
(south). Within one mile, follow the signs to the
Station is also accessible by the F6 Metro bus
desired airline or facility at Ronald Reagan
which runs along Campus Drive.
Washington National Airport.
• The B30 bus runs from Greenbelt Metro Station to BWI every 40 minutes from 6am-10pm. METROBUS/RAIL DIRECTIONS
The fare is $3.
• The National Airport stop is accessible by the
Blue or Yellow lines on Metro.
PARKING
1-800-GO-TO-BWI
Cell Phone Waiting Lot…………Free
PARKING
703-417-4311 or 703-417-PARK
Hourly/Garage……… 1st hour free, $4/ 61-90 min. Hourly (Garage A)….……..2 per 1/2 hr for 1st 2 hrs,
$2 each additional 1/2 hour, $20/day
$4/ additional hr, $15 day max
Daily Parking…………………….$2/hr, $10 day max Hourly (Garage B&C).......……...same,$28/day max
ESP Parking………………….....$3/hr, $14 day max Daily (Garage B&C)……………$5/ hr, $15 day max
Long-Term ... ……………..…….$1/hr, $8/day max Economy (All Terminals)………...$3/hr, $9 day max
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
Super Shuttle
www.supershuttle.com
Private Car (Sedan & Limousine service)
1-800-BLUE-VAN
RMAWorldwide
www.rmalimo.com • Prices vary with door to door service.
• 24-hour advance reservations are recomBaltimore
410-519-0000
mended.
Washington
301-912-0000
• 24-hr service. Ticket counter open 6am-2am.
Nationwide
800-878-7743
TAXI SERVICES
MARC Train
1-800-325-RAIL
Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland taxicabs
You can take the MARC Train to BWI’s own rail
are available at the exits of each terminal. Rates
station on the Penn Line from Union Station (Red
range depending on destination.
Line) or the New Carrollton Station (Orange Line)
Metro Stops for $5-$6. The hours of operation for
the MARC Train are Monday-Friday 5 am-11 pm.
Super Shuttle
•
•
www.supershuttle.com
1-800-BLUE-VAN
Prices vary with door to door service. (about
$30/person from DC area)
24-hour advance reservations are recommended.
TAXI SERVICES
www.bwiairporttaxi.com
Airport Taxi Management
410-859-1100
Cost ranges between $30-$90 each way
(depending on traffic). Call 1-4 hours before your
flight. Operates from BWI only.
Prices are accurate at time of printing but are subject to change.
Businesses are listed because of their location.
Off-Campus Housing Services does not endorse
them in any way.
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AREA AIRPORTS
DULLES
Washington Dulles International Airport
Airport Code: IAD
http://www.mwaa.com/Dulles/index.html
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
• From the traffic light on US Rt.1 and Campus Drive
(Main Entrance), head North for 2.2 miles, cross
over I-95 and exit onto I-95 North.
• Keep left to stay on I-495/Capital Beltway West to
Silver Spring.
• Exit 45A onto the Dulles Toll Road and follow signs
to the airport (approximately 13 miles from the exit).
METROBUS/RAIL DIRECTIONS
Metrobus 5A runs from downtown D.C.—L’Enfant Plaza
(Green/Yellow Line) & Rosslyn (Blue/Orange Line) to
Dulles Airport and along the Dulles corridor hourly between 5am-12am. The fare is $3.
Washington Flyer Coach Service
1-888-927-4359
www.washfly.com
Offers service to and from West Falls Church Metro
station for $8 one way, $14 roundtrip. Service runs every
30 minutes.
PARKING
703-572-4500
Hourly Parking………………….$4/hr, $36/ day max
Daily Parking...………………..$5/hr, $15/ day max
Valet...........………..$30 1st day, $17/ additional day
Economy......……………………...$3/hr, $9 day max
TRANSPORTATION
Super Shuttle
www.supershuttle.com
1-800-BLUE-VAN
• Prices vary with door to door service.
• 24-hour advance reservations are recommended.
• 24-hr service. Ticket counter open 6am-2am.
TAXI SERVICES
Metered Taxi Service
301-864-7700
• Cost ranges depending on destination
• Call 24 hours before your flight.
Washington Flyer Taxi
703-661-6655
• 24-hr service exclusively for Dulles airport
• One way fares to D.C. range from $44-$50
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Office of International Services
3122 Susquehanna Hall, College Park, MD 20742
http://international.umd.edu
Housing Options
On-Campus Housing
First-year undergraduate international students (freshmen) will be confirmed for housing if their
Housing and Dining Agreements are received (or within 30 days of the date of admission, whichever is
later). Housing and Dining Agreements are required; these are included with each letter of admission or
can be submitted online at: www.resnet.umd.edu/hottopics. Students can return the signed (and legally
binding) Agreement by mail, fax, or via the internet. No guarantee of housing exists until the student
receives an official written confirmation of room assignment from the Department of Resident Life. No
student is required to live on campus – it is the student’s choice. For more information on these
policies, please visit: www.resnet.umd.edu. Graduate students are not eligible for on-campus housing.
*Non-degree seeking J-1 exchange students: You may be eligible to live on campus. Please visit the
Study Abroad Office’s website for more information on this procedure:
http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/1214. If you cannot log into the system to reserve a
space, please contact Office of Information Technology (OIT) helpdesk.umd.edu/
For those undergraduate students who have secured on-campus housing, please keep in mind that
during Orientation, you may have to be placed in temporary housing on campus until your assigned
room is ready. IES will be able to provide you with more information about these arrangements closer
to International Student Orientation.
Off-Campus Housing
A great resource to help you start your search for off-campus housing is the University of Maryland’s
Off-Campus Housing (OCH) website: www.och.umd.edu. It has listings for housing near campus, as
well as a roommate matching service, an apartment directory, and information about local
communities, utilities, and typical local rents. Other good resources include:
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Craigslist: A useful, free website has lots of listings for housing in the Washington Metro area,
as well as classes, furniture (sometimes free!), and discussion forums.
washingtondc.craigslist.org.
Washington City Paper: A free newspaper that comes out every Thursday with housing listings.
You can also visit the website to check out the classifieds, which are updated several times a
day. The Washington City Paper is also a good place to find out what’s going on in the Metro
area. www.washingtoncitypaper.com.
The Washington Post: The area’s leading newspaper, the Washington Post can be bought at
numerous locations or visited online to access the classified ads. The Sunday paper edition has
the most housing listings. www.washingtonpost.com.
DChousing.net: This website is a collection of housing resources in the area. You can find shortterm and long-term housing, as well as guest houses, home stays, and roommate matching
services. Very informative. www.dchousing.net/Index.html.
International Study Abroad Forum: This forum is set up for returning or pre-departing study
abroad students, but offers a forum topic column where students post housing.
umstudyabroad.evecommunity.com/eve
HOUSING
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APTS ON SHUTTLE-UM
Apartment names and corresponding Shuttle-UM stop numbers are listed. When an apartment complex is
not directly on the Shuttle-UM route, the walking distances to the nearest stops are indicated. Check the
Shuttle-UM web page for maps, schedules, and service updates: http://www.transportation.umd.edu.
Seven Springs Village Route
Seven Springs
12-14
Beltway Plaza Route
Springhill Lake Apts
3-9
Greenbelt Route
Belle Point
Brittany Place
Charlestown North
Charlestowne Village
Chelsea Wood
Crescent Square
Glen Oaks
Greenbelt Homes
Greenbelt Plaza Apts
Greenbriar
Greenbrook Townhomes
Greenridge House
Greenway Village
Greenwood Village
Hunting Village
Lakeside North
University Square
Westchester Park
12
1-2 Blocks
7
3 Blocks
12
1-2 Blocks
12
1-2 Blocks
7
2 Blocks
13
8
14-21
13
1-2 Blocks
9, 10, 11
5
2-3 Blocks
15
5, 6
1-2 Blocks
7
5
2 Blocks
22
12, 13, 14
23
Laurel Park & Ride Route
The Park & Ride lot is located near the intersection of
Route 197 (Laurel-Bowie Road) and Cherry Lane. You
may wish to bike, walk, or drive to this lot and ride Shuttle-UM to campus. These are some of the apartments
approximately within one mile of the Park & Ride lot.
Fox Rest Apartments
Laurel Pines Apartments
Middletowne
Crestleigh Apartments
Steward Manor
Powder Mill Village Route
Hampshire West
9
Heritage Park
8
Jefferson Square
8
Northwest Park
9
Powder Mill Village
13-15
8
Presidential Park
Presidential Towers
8
8
Terraces of Adelphi
The Courtyards
4
Silver Spring Metro Route
These apartment complexes are within walking
distance to the Silver Spring Metro Station and the
Shuttle-UM stop (stop 8):
Colespring Plaza Apartments
Cool Spring Plaza Apartments
Georgian Towers Apartments
Silver Spring Towers
Twin Towers
Bedford Station
Carroll Apartments
Flower Branch
Foxhall
Good Acre
Hampshire Village
Keenwood House
Liberty Place
Marylander Condos
Nob Hill
Park Wayne
Serene Twnhse Village
Sligo Terrace
University City Apts
University Gardens
University Landing
14
7
6
6, 11
6
7
7, 9
14
3
5
7, 9
3
7, 9
3, 16
3
11
University Town Center Route
Graduate Hills
Plaza Towers East
The Seville
The Towers at UTC
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7
7
2 Blocks
1-2 Blocks
University View Route
University View
1 Block
1 Block
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SHORT-TERM HOUSING
GUEST HOUSES WITH
NIGHTLY & WEEKLY RATES
Near Campus
Hyattsville Haven
202-494-2940
[email protected]
3802 Oliver St., Hyattsville
Offers long-term month to month rentals, up to one
year, and short-term rentals for a day, a weekend
or a weekly visit.
International Student House 202-387-6445
1825 R Street, NW, Washington DC
Located two blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro.
Offers semester and year stays, but might accommodate shorter stays depending upon availability.
Swiss Inn
202-371-1816
www.theswissinn.com
1204 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Special rates for UM students. Additional 30%
discount during winter months (Nov 15-Feb),
except holidays. Four blocks from Metro Center.
Studio apartments come with queen size or twin
beds & kitchenette.
The Davis Warner Inn
301-408-3989
www.daviswarnerinn.com
8114 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park
Rates range according to room amenities per night.
Full breakfast included. Reservations at least 1 day Woodley Park Guest House 202-667-0218
www.woodleyparkguesthouse.com
in advance.
2647 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington, DC
One half block from Woodley Park Metro. The
Follin Guest House
301-277-9633
minimum stay is 2 nights. Stay includes continen6801 Baltimore Ave., College Park
Room comes with cable TV, small refrigerator. Fee tal breakfast, AC, phone and daily housekeeping.
includes coffee and tea, daily maid service. Shared Wireless internet or dial-up internet available.
bath.
Hostelling International
202-737-5537
www.HIwashingtondc.org
1009 11th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
In Washington, DC
There is a maximum stay of 2 weeks.
Braxton Hotel
202-232-7800
1440 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Each room features cable TV, direct dial phone,
heater, AC, private bath. Continental breakfast
included.
SEARCHING FOR LONGER STAY
The Allen Lee Hotel
202-331-1224
www.allenleehotel.com
2224 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
Located three blocks from Foggy Bottom Metro.
Has daily rates, cable TV, telephone, and AC.
International Guest House
202-726-5808
1441 Kennedy Street, NW, Washington, DC
5.4 miles to campus. Rates include breakfast and
tea. There are shared bedrooms and bathrooms.
There is a maximum stay of 2 weeks.
SHORT-TERM HOUSING
When searching for short-term housing, use key
words, such as sublet, short-term lease, corporate
housing, or temporary furnished housing. Keep in
mind that short term leases tend to be more expensive than longer leases and may require a 30-day
minimum.
Agencies are listed because of their location.
Off-Campus Housing Services does not endorse them in any way.
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LONG-TERM HOUSING
UM OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING SERVICES
301-314-3645
www.och.umd.edu
The University of Maryland offers a FREE housing
search service to all students, faculty, and staff.
Serving as a clearinghouse of information, this
service provides customers with a searchable
database with hundreds of listings. Information
about typical area rents, transportation, and a
roommate database are also available.
The Gazette
www.gazette.net
Search for all types of housing by county and/or
city. A roommate list is also maintained by the site.
Move.com
www.move.com
This online rental guide allows the user to specify
search criteria (location, rental size, price range, a
number of property and community features, etc.).
There is useful information for first-time renters including legal information, roommate advice, a moving checklist, advice about moving with pets, and
much, much more!
Apartment Guide.com
www.apartmentguide.com
This website is the Apartment Shopper’s Guide
Online. Search for housing regionally or nationally. Spectrum Apt Search
1-800-APARTMENT
www.apartmentsearch.com
Apartment Locators
This FREE service offers personalized apartment
1-800-999-RENT
searches. A consultant will search their database
www.southernmanagement.com
based on your individual preferences, arrange for
This is a FREE locator service operated by
an on-site visit, and show you pictures of potential
Southern Management Corporation (SMC), with
listings including SMC and non-SMC communities. rental properties before you leave the office. Call
301-656-3733, or 1-800-480-3733.
This service can inform you of vacancies at area
properties in MD, DC, and VA, many of which offer
discounts to UM students, faculty, and staff.
Apartment Ratings.com
www.aptratings.com
This website offers ratings from actual tenants. A
roommate finder service is also provided, as well
as information on renter’s insurance, moving, finances, and a lot more!
Apartments.com
www.apartments.com
The website is easy to use and features virtual
tours of some properties. Listings provided online.
Both Spectrum Apartment Search and WashingtonPost.com use this website.
Equity Apartments
1-800-591-9483
www.equityapartments.com
With this FREE apartment referral service only
Equity Residential Properties (located in MD and
Northern VA) are represented in the database.
Customer service representatives provide
information on communities that meet your search
criteria, but you are responsible for contacting each
community. The website includes lots of information beyond housing, including information about
the state, military housing, pet info, and general
info about moving.
ROOMMATE SEARCH SERVICES
UM Roommate Finder:
www.umd.och101.com
Easy Roommate:
www.easyroommate.com
Roommate Locator
www.roommatelocator.com
Moving.com
www.moving.com
Agencies are listed because of location.
Off-Campus Housing Services does not
endorse them in any way.
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