COVID-19: Spring break travel advisory for international students and scholars
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.…
COVID-19: Messages to MU students and scholars from Italy and Iran
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…
COVID-19: Messages to MU students and scholars from South Korea
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…
MU International Student and Scholar Services staff member selected for flagship fellowship program
Published Feb. 13, 2020
MU International Student and Scholar Services is pleased to announce that NAFSA: Association of International Educators has selected SEVIS compliance coordinator Chris Huh to participate in the 2020 NAFSA RISE Fellowship. NAFSA's fellowship is a two-year program given to international education practitioners and professionals across the United States. As a flagship diversity, equity and inclusion…
COVID-19: Message to MU students and scholars from China
Published Jan. 31, 2020
Dear international students and scholars, We’re reaching out to let you know we share your concerns for family, friends and colleagues in the People’s Republic of China due to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China. Fortunately, at MU and in Missouri, there have not been any confirmed cases of the coronavirus at…
Sponsored Student Newsletter: Spring 2020
Published Jan. 30, 2020
Greetings from the MU Sponsored Student Program! This newsletter includes updates and information that we hope will be useful to our students, departments and sponsoring organizations. Last semester, we began implementing virtual advising sessions. We also added an additional in-person advising session to our existing schedule. We hope these changes will continue to improve how…
MU faculty can teach abroad in China during July 2020
Published Jan. 8, 2020
MU faculty are invited to teach a two-week intensive course as part of the International Immersion Program at Southwest University in Chongqing, China. This is a great opportunity to expand your teaching experience and network with faculty at one of MU's partner institutions in China. The program runs July 6–17 and includes: Round-trip airfare reimbursement…
Dec. 12, 2019
International Center closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1
The International Center will be closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1. Advisers will not be available during this time (including via email) and document processing will not take place. Passport and photo services will also be closed. Regular office hours will resume Thursday, Jan. 2. Additionally, walk-in advising for all international students and scholars will be canceled…
Nov. 21, 2019
International Engagement Reception
During International Education Week, students, faculty and staff were awarded for their contributions toward the global exchange here at Mizzou and beyond. During the International Engagement Reception, we recognized the recipients of the 2019 International Engagement Award and spring 2020 Bond International Scholars Award. Bond International Scholars Award Grace Miller, right,…
International students can now submit document requests in myStatus
Published July 15, 2019
The International Center's Document Request System has moved: Beginning July 15, all online document requests should be submitted through myStatus. The new system will continue to allow international students and scholars to request immigration-related documents and processes online. It also enables center staff to process documents more efficiently and ensures data accuracy through integration with…