IE Events and News
Making Study Abroad Work for You: Resume Writing Tips
Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012
4:00pm
Glendening Annex
International Education External Review Student Open Forum
Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Study Abroad Through their Eyes: Perspectives from Former Study Abroad Students
Thurs. Feb. 23, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 Application Deadline
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00pm
230 Glendening
MIEA Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline
April 2, 2012
International Education
Glendening Hall, Suite 230
240 895-4202
ie@smcm.edu
St. Mary's City, Maryland
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Web site:
www.smcm.edu -
School colors:
Royal blue, yellow gold, and white -
Location: St. Mary's City, Maryland. Established by English colonists in 1634, St. Mary's City was the capital of Maryland until 1695.
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School Size:
1990 students, of which 41 countries and 40 states are represented -
Language of Instruction:
English -
Program of study in the Liberal Arts tradition
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Student to Faculty ratio is 12:1
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Residential campus with 85% of students living on campus
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More than 110 campus clubs and organizations, 8 national honorary societies, 14 sports teams
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Currency: U.S. dollar and cent
Symbol = $
Code = USD -
Telephone country code = 1
Pre-departure Preparation
Upon acceptance, SMCM's IE Office will enter each student into the U.S.'s SEVIS system in order to issue each student a SEVIS I-20. Each student will take this SEVIS I-20 to a U.S. embassy or consulate in his/her home country to obtain the entry visa.These online resources will be helpful in preparing for your visa application:
- U.S. Embassy or Consulate closest to you: http://www.usembassy.gov/
- U.S. Department of State: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
- Education USA: http://www.educationusa.info/
Visa-specific links:
- Student Visas
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Visa Application Forms
Living in the United States
There are many online resources to help you prepare for study in the United States.
- Education USA
- U.S. Department of State
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization
Weather in St. Mary's
| Average High |
Average Low |
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| Jan | 7°C | -2°C |
| Feb | 8°C | -1°C |
| Mar | 13°C | 3°C |
| Apr | 18°C | 8°C |
| May | 23°C | 13°C |
| Jun | 28°C | 18°C |
| Jul | 30°C | 21°C |
| Aug | 29°C | 21°C |
| Sep | 26°C | 17°C |
| Oct | 20°C | 10°C |
| Nov | 15°C | 5°C |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C |
FAQs
Incoming students have many questions about life at St. Mary's. Learn more here about Frequently Asked Questions.
