It makes life easier, but there is an excellent public transportation
system in place including a UMBC shuttle bus free to students.
UMBC
Shuttle Website
Being a graduate student is a full time job; expect to work
a minimum of 40 hours per week, depending on the specific requirements
of your advisor.
Visit the IES website or contact John Lorch (COORDINATOR OF
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES) to address a wide variety of
issues that international students must address.
IES website Check out these websites for information regarding housing
in the area
UMBC
Graduate School Housing websitePatty Gagne is the go to person for administrative issues,
if she can’t help you she can certainly point you in
the direction of someone who can.
Downlod the Graduate Handbook and review the
Research Rotation section.
Graduate Catalog and Handbook siteIt typically takes 4-6 years to complete a PhD, depending
largely on the progress of ones research project.
Register for classes as soon as possible then
obtain a parking pass through your MyUMBC account. Parking
services can provide you with maps to clearly indicate where
you can park. Prior to obtaining a parking permit metered parking
is available fro visitors.
Many students maintain out of state registration, but if you
become a permanent resident of Maryland you must register your
vehicle and obtain a Maryland driver’s license.
