The M.A. plus K-12 ESOL certification option adds two more courses plus one semester of student teaching to the program. Once on campus, you can talk more extensively with your academic advisor and with students who are already studying for certification so that you can make a more informed decision. Because UMBC has no on-campus housing for graduate students, you will need to find accommodations off campus. There is an office on campus that maintains a list of off-campus housing possibilities near UMBC, including those that are on campus shuttle bus routes. Most international students choose to live in apartment complexes that are located on the shuttle bus route.
Many graduate students join together in renting off-campus apartments.
UMBC s off- campus housing office also maintains a list of UMBC students who would like to share accommodation rental costs with another student. It is never a good idea to commit to a housing contract without having actually seen the accommodations in person. The university offers temporary, relatively inexpensive on-campus housing for several weeks in August. This option provides you with a place to stay for a short period while you look for a permanent residence. The International Education Services Office will forward you more information regarding temporary on-campus housing once you have been notified of your acceptance by the university.