Set up your PawPrint and permanent password. You should have received an email with a temporary password. Need help? Contact the Department of Information Technology help desk at +1 573 882 5000.
Obtain your immunization records and bring them with you to Mizzou. Look into information regarding insurance.
Anticipate funding needs for your first few weeks (minimum 1,500 for housing, meals, and purchasing items to set up your home).
Use a bank card, traveler’s checks, or a credit card to avoid carrying large sums of cash with you.
Consider having important documents (school transcripts, marriage license, medication etc) translated into English before you leave your country.
Create copies of important documents such as passport, immigration documents, transcripts, financial statements, street address where you will be going when you arrive.
What to Pack
Bring medications you use, including extra prescription lenses or contacts.
Be sure to pack light because if you forget things you can purchase them when you arrive. Refer to www.onebag.com for packing advice.
Plan to bring clothes for at least the fall and you will want to have at least a coat or light jacket to start with. You can buy other clothing items after you arrive.
Be sure to include your name and new address on your bags.
You may want to consider bringing recipe of native foods, small souvenirs from your country, a camera, cultural clothing your favorite music, and photos from home.
It is recommended that you pack your valuable items and documents in a carry on flight and carry your immigration document on your person during your flight.
Remember not to pack: weapons, electrical appliances, important items that might be lost or stolen, candles or incense, animals, illegal drugs, fresh food.
Academics
Contact your academic adviser. Don't know who your academic adviser is? Check on MyZou or with your department.
