As UMBC works to help students understand the evolving situation surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, we in IES recognize that international students have unique concerns.  Please review the information below to learn more about the concerns international students are reporting. Please direct any questions to ies@umbc.edu, and we are happy to help.

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Sources of Good Information

Preparations

Protecting Yourself

Health Insurance Information

Discrimination, Stress, and Anxiety

Working with UMBC Remotely

Accessing IES Services Remotely

F-1 Rules

• Travel
• Leave of Absence
• Enrollment

What if I Decide to Go Home? 

OPT Concerns

Visa Delays