June 2, 2025
Temporary pause in student visa appointments
If you need to apply for or renew your visa, read this announcement.
May 30, 2025
Visa revocations for students from China
International Student and Scholar Services is tracking this news closely, and we will be in contact with impacted students as we learn more.
April 3, 2025
Immigration updates for international students and scholars: April 2025
International Student and Scholar Services is closely monitoring recent events impacting international students and scholars in the United States.
March 21, 2025
Spring break 2025 travel reminders
Important reminders for students traveling internationally over spring break.
Jan. 27, 2025
Immigration update: Reminder to keep documents up to date
It is important to keep your documents up to date to maintain your immigration status.
Aug. 16, 2024
myStudyAbroad, myStatus, Travel Registry unavailable Aug. 17–18
All systems will be operational again Monday, Aug. 19.
July 1, 2024
Changes to international scholar processing fees
The simplified fee schedule is effective July 1, 2024.
Oct. 27, 2023
Kristen Colbrecht named director of International Student and Scholar Services
Colbrecht joined ISSS in June 2011 and has been interim director since July.
June 8, 2023
David Currey to retire as director of International Student and Scholar Services
After 30 years in the field of higher education — including 22 at Mizzou! — David Currey will retire on Friday, June 30.
July 1, 2020
Avoiding scams and fraud
An unfortunate but continuing trend is the increase in the number of phone and email scams targeting international students. This year, several MU students received phone calls from people impersonating the police, a law enforcement agency or a representative of a U.S. government agency. It is important to be vigilant for these scams so you…