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Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

The Fulbright Specialist Program provides a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.

 

In this webinar, David Crespy, MU Fulbright liaison, and Amirah Nelson, Fulbright senior outreach officer for World Learning, will provide an overview of the application process and the support available through Mizzou for applicants. Kattesh Katti, Curator’s Professor of Radiology and director of the Institute of Green Nanotechnology in the MU School of Medicine, will share his experience as Fulbright specialist in South Africa during summer 2024. The session will conclude with time for Q&A.

 

This session will be held on Zoom — register in advance. If you can't attend the webinar live, still register to receive a link to the recording.

May 1, 2025
12:00 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in N52 Memorial Union during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.
 

May 1, 2025
3:30 pm

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

Get ready to apply for your passport and have some fun with adorable pups! The International Programs passport team will be available to answer questions and schedule appointments to apply for your passport right here on campus. Mizzou Study Abroad and our partners from CEA CAPA will share information on study, internship and research abroad opportunities. Plus, the Central Missouri Humane Society will bring along some playful pups and be collecting items from their wish list. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to de-stress before finals and get prepared to explore your stripes abroad next year!

May 6, 2025
11:00 am

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in N52 Memorial Union during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.
 

May 8, 2025
3:30 pm

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to continue working for an additional 24-months. All F-1 students who may be eligible for STEM OPT are encouraged to attend a workshop.

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

This workshop is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up. 

May 21, 2025
11:30 am

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.