1. What if I am an international student.

2. Who will evaluate my overseas coursework? Will it need to be translated and if so, how?

3. Is there a minimum number of credits I should take the semester before I transfer?

4. How do I complete the F-1 (or J-1) transfer process?

5. What regulations concerning my immigration status do I need to know?

6. Am I able to work with a student visa?

7. Is there an English language requirement?

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1. What if I am an international student? Where do I go for beginning information?
Beginning information for international students is in the undergraduate application; for information see http://www.uga.umd.edu.
For further information, see http://international.umd.edu/ies/92

2. Who will evaluate my overseas coursework? Will it need to be translated and if so, how?
The Office of International Education Services will evaluate the overseas coursework. A literal translation will need to accompany coursework that is presented in any language other than English. Course descriptions will also be necessary. A translation will be accepted as long as it is certified as a "literal (word for word) translation."

3. Is there a minimum number of credits I should take the semester before I transfer?
If you are completing an Associates degree, you need to take as many credits as it takes to complete the degree. If you are not completing an Associates degree, you must be a full-time student, enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hour credits.

4.How do I complete the F-1 (or J-1) transfer process?
The Visa process is regulated by your type of immigration status. For information see http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/95 and http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/115

5. What regulations concerning my immigration status do I need to know?
You need to comply with the regulations that are determined by your immigration status. Students on F-1 see http://international.umd.edu/ies/103. Students on J-1 see http://international.umd.edu/ies/117.

6. Am I able to work with a student Visa?
A benefit of F-1 and J-1 student status is the ability to work a maximum of 20 hours a week on campus during regular academic semesters. During semester breaks, F-1 and J-1 students are permitted by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) regulation to work up to 40 hours per week on campus.

7. Is there an English language requirement?
All students at UM are expected to read, write and speak English fluently. International students must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test System (IELTS). Required scores and contact information is available at http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/94.

Transfer students who have completed an AA degree have demonstrated proficiency.