Published March 17, 2020

Dear international students, As students, faculty and staff campus-wide adjust to changes in course instruction, we understand that many of you may be considering your options for seeing out the rest of the semester. Some of you may feel comfortable remaining in Columbia during this time, while others may wish to return to their home…

Published March 13, 2020

Dear MU international students and scholars, As you know, MU continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and make adjustments to ensure the safety and well-being of all faculty, staff and students. Currently, there are no known cases of COVID-19 on the MU campus. The most recent updates and information can be found on the…

Published March 11, 2020

This evening, President Trump announced that the U.S. is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning at midnight Friday, March 13, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. According to his statement, “These restrictions will be adjusted subject to conditions on the ground. There will be exemptions for…

Published March 11, 2020

In light of the current travel warnings associated with COVID-19, International Student and Scholar Services directs all MU departments to postpone the program start dates for international scholars (visitors or employees) who currently reside in or are traveling through CDC warning level 3 countries. This applies to international scholars with expected program start dates between…

Published March 5, 2020

Dear international students and scholars, As the campus continues to monitor COVID-19, we are reaching out at this time knowing that many of you may have made plans or are considering domestic or international travel during spring break. Please understand that due to the rapidly evolving situation, both domestic and international travel could be impacted.…

Published March 4, 2020

Dear MU students, We are contacting you because you are participating in a study abroad program or university-related international travel during spring 2020 or academic year 2019/20. We understand that spring break recess is coming up soon for some of you. This message provides guidance regarding independent travel throughout the duration of your time abroad.  …

Published Feb. 29, 2020

Dear international students and scholars, We’re reaching out to let you know we share your concerns for family, friends and colleagues back home as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread beyond China. Fortunately, at MU and in Missouri, there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at this time. However, we understand that some you…

Published Feb. 28, 2020

Dear international students and scholars, We’re reaching out to let you know we share your concerns for family, friends and colleagues in South Korea as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread beyond China. Fortunately, at MU and in Missouri, there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at this time. However, we understand that some…

Published Feb. 28, 2020

This evening, the CDC and Department of State both issued travel warnings for Italy (CDC travel warning level three; Department of State travel advisory level three). In accordance with the MU student international travel policy, university-sponsored student travel to Italy is currently prohibited. We have canceled study abroad programs in Italy for spring, spring break…

Published Feb. 27, 2020

The University of Missouri is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, a novel (new) coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. At this time, China has a Department of State travel advisory level four: do not travel and a CDC travel warning level three: avoid nonessential travel. South Korea has a Department of…