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"Walk-in" vs. Appointment

Walk-in advising is appropriate for quick, simple questions (i.e. questions about travel or on-campus employment). For tasks and questions that require paperwork, such as changes to your I-20, you should schedule an appointment with an advisor to allow enough time to address your situation.

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) offers the following advising opportunities for MU international students (students and dependents on an F1 or J1 visa).

Walk-in Advising

International students may see an advisor for up to a 10-minute time slot on a no-appointment, first-come first-served basis during the following times:

  • Monday and Tuesday: 1:00 — 3:30 pm
  • Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 am — 12:00 noon

You must make an appointment for all other advising sessions.

Advisor Appointments

International students may call the International Center at (573) 882-6007 or e-mail an advisor directly to set up individual appointments. When calling for an appointment, the receptionist will ask you to provide a bit of information on the reason for the appointment. This is done to help the advisor prepare for the meeting. However, if there is a personal reason you do not want to share this information, you are free to say so.

Please assist us by keeping your appointment. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call the office at (573) 882 - 6007 beforehand.

Workshops

ISSS regularly offers the the following informational workshops: Optional Practical Training (OPT); Curricular Practical Training (CPT); Beyond Graduation and Travel Basics. Please consult the International Center calendar of events for details.


Last Modified: November 16, 2009 
Last Modified: Monday, 16-Nov-2009 16:36:30 CST
University of Missouri-Columbia International Center
N52 Memorial Union, Columbia, MO 65211
phone: (573) 882-6007, fax: (573) 882-3223