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 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…
Message regarding April 22 Presidential Proclamation
Published April 24, 2020
On April 22, President Trump announced a new Presidential Proclamation suspending for 60 days the entry of individuals seeking to make their initial entry to the U.S. as an immigrant (green card holder). This proclamation is limited in scope and should not affect MU employment-based permanent resident (green card) applications. Additionally, nothing in the proclamation…
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…
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…
COVID-19: Message to international students regarding leaving campus
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…
COVID-19: Update for international students and scholars
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…
COVID-19: Guidance for MU departments planning to host international scholars
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…