May 13, 2020
Programs seek host families for international sponsored students coming to MU
The University of Missouri has been selected as a host institution for two Department of State-funded sponsored student programs for the 2020/21 academic year: Cultural Vistas' Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Program (CBYX) and Eurasia Foundations' Year of Exchange in America for Russians Program (YEAR). Both programs are seeking host family placements for grantees…
May 11, 2020
2020 MU Study Abroad Teaching Excellence Award recipients announced
International Programs is pleased to announce that the inaugural recipients of the MU Study Abroad Teaching Excellence Award are Dr. Tojan Rahhal, College of Engineering, and Dr. Robert Sites, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Open to faculty in all academic disciplines, this award recognizes the exceptional and meaningful work carried out by faculty…
May 7, 2020
COVID-19: Guidance for fall 2020 incoming international students
Updated Aug. 10, 2020, 12:45 p.m. The University of Missouri's Show Me Renewal Plan outlines specific guidance for a full in-person return to campus for the fall 2020 semester. Currently, MU plans to implement a hybrid academic model, which allows for face-to-face, blended and fully online courses. The plan is a living document and will…
April 27, 2020
Office to open late Wednesday, April 29
The International Center, which houses International Programs, International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad, will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, so the office can be disinfected. Memorial Union remains closed to the public under reduced operations due to COVID-19. Anyone needing to access services from the center is encouraged…
April 8, 2020
COVID-19: Guidance for admitted international graduate students for fall 2020
Updated June 29, 2020, 7:15 p.m. MU will continue to accept and admit international graduate students for the fall 2020 semester. The visa certificate (I-20/DS-2019) will be issued with a start date of Aug. 17, 2020, which is one week prior to the first day of fall semester classes. We strongly recommend that students admitted…
April 8, 2020
COVID-19: Remote summer coursework implications for international students
On April 6, Provost Ramchand announced that MU will continue remote instruction for summer 2020. This has different implications for international students based on their academic and admissions status at MU. Current F-1/J-1 international students Most international undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at MU and making normal academic progress are not required to enroll…
April 2, 2020
COVID-19: Guidance for students planning study abroad and university-related international travel
Updated June 13, 2022, 1:55 p.m. The health, safety and security of MU students is our top priority. All decisions regarding study abroad and university-related international travel are made with this at the forefront. At this time, MU requires all university-related international travel to be reviewed and approved. MU is using the following indicators to…
Deadline extended: MU Study Abroad Teaching Excellence Award
Published March 31, 2020
MU International Programs still seeks outstanding faculty nominations for the inaugural Study Abroad Teaching Excellence Award. The nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, April 10, 2020. This award recognizes the exceptional and meaningful work carried out by faculty in global teaching, student learning and curriculum design for MU faculty-led study abroad programs. This award…
COVID-19: MU cancels study abroad programs and university-related student international travel for summer 2020
Published March 19, 2020
Updated July 30, 2020, 7 p.m. MU International Programs, along with the rest of the university, has been continually monitoring COVID-19. The U.S. Department of State has issued a global level 4 health advisory and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a global level 3 travel warning. In light on the…
Advising moves to online sessions
Published March 18, 2020
Due to University of Missouri guidance encouraging campus employees to work remotely, all advising for international students and scholars and study abroad is now being offered as online sessions. International students can schedule an online advising appointment through MU Connect. International scholars should contact their adviser to schedule an online/phone appointment. Study abroad students can…