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Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

September 18, 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. 

Improve your Spanish language skills and enroll in courses in business, humanities, STEM and more at ALI Abroad: University of Alicante. Choose from semester and yearlong options where you will be immersed in Spanish culture. Select courses taught in English or Spanish and take advantage of experiential learning opportunities like El Camino de Santiago. Join us for this info session to enjoy some pizza and learn more from our partners at ALI Abroad.

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

September 22, 2025
3:00 pm

Study abroad next summer on the London: Innovating for Access program! Explore disability access in London and the role of technology in facilitating access for all citizens while earning three credits in engineering or interdisciplinary studies. With a blend of lectures, workshops and visits, you’ll gain first-hand experience of accessibility innovation in practice across a variety of sectors and visit organizations advocating for people with disabilities along with technological and infrastructure companies pioneering smart cities technology in urban planning, mass transportation and more. Attend this info session to learn more!

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 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

September 25, 2025
3:30 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

September 29, 2025
3:00 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 2, 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 6, 2025
3:00 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 9, 2025
3:30 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 13, 2025
3:00 pm

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. 

October 15, 2025
11:30 am

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 16, 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 20, 2025
3:00 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 23, 2025
3:30 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 27, 2025
3:00 pm

Required for all faculty, staff and program assistants who have leadership roles for Mizzou study abroad programs or university-related international activities. All faculty, staff and program assistants who lead programs abroad are required to attend this workshop every other year to receive updated information.

 

The workshop will assist program leaders and assistants in understanding their roles and responsibilities, along with the resources and support available through International Programs and the university. Presenters include the UM System Office of General Counsel and Office of Risk and Insurance Management and the MU Office of International Health, Safety and Security. The workshop covers:

  • Best practices to support student health, safety and security
  • Individual and institutional liability concerns
  • Risk management and insurance coverage
  • Student conduct issues
  • Emergency response

 
This workshop will be held on Zoom at the following times — register in advance for the session you will attend:

  • 2–4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
  • 2–4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
October 30, 2025
2:00 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

October 30, 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

November 3, 2025
3:00 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

November 6, 2025
3:30 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

November 10, 2025
3:00 pm

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. 

November 12, 2025
11:30 am

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

November 13, 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

November 17, 2025
3:00 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

November 20, 2025
3:30 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

December 1, 2025
3:00 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

December 4, 2025
3:30 pm

Required for all faculty, staff and program assistants who have leadership roles for Mizzou study abroad programs or university-related international activities. All faculty, staff and program assistants who lead programs abroad are required to attend this workshop every other year to receive updated information.

 

The workshop will assist program leaders and assistants in understanding their roles and responsibilities, along with the resources and support available through International Programs and the university. Presenters include the UM System Office of General Counsel and Office of Risk and Insurance Management and the MU Office of International Health, Safety and Security. The workshop covers:

  • Best practices to support student health, safety and security
  • Individual and institutional liability concerns
  • Risk management and insurance coverage
  • Student conduct issues
  • Emergency response

 
This workshop will be held on Zoom at the following times — register in advance for the session you will attend:

  • 2–4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
  • 2–4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
December 5, 2025
2:00 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

December 8, 2025
3:00 pm

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

December 11, 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

December 15, 2025
3:00 pm

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. 

December 17, 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. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3 p.m. Mondays and 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.
 

December 18, 2025
3:30 pm