Study abroad next winter break on the Spanish Language and Costa Rican Culture program! Strengthen your Spanish language skills this winter break while exploring the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Costa Rica. Earn three credits and fully immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture by participating in Latin dance classes, authentic cooking classes and excursions. Learn more from the program leader at this info session. 

Study abroad next winter break on the Race and Politics in South Africa program! Spend 10 days in Cape Town exploring the history and ongoing legacies of racialized rule. Examine the nexus between race and politics in the history of South Africa through seminars, guest lectures and tours. Learn more from the program leaders at this info session. 

Study abroad next winter break on the Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation in Ecuador program! Earn six credits in biological and environmental sciences as you experience some of the rarest and most beautiful ecosystems in the world and learn about the environmental impacts that people are having there today. Attend this info session to learn more from the program leaders.

This session will be held on Zoom — register in advance. Can't attend the session live? Still register to receive a link to the recording.

Study abroad next winter break on the Global Service and Health Science Internship in Peru program! Complete your health science internship requirement or earn service-learning credit on this program open to all students. Broaden your understanding and appreciation of Peruvian culture and society through various excursions and service opportunities in Cusco and the surrounding areas. Learn more from the program leader at this info session.

STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to continue working for an additional 24-months. All F-1 students who may be eligible for STEM OPT are encouraged to attend a workshop.

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

This workshop is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up. 

Study abroad next winter break on the Global Service: Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica program! Immerse yourself in the cultural and environmental diversity of the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and earn three service-learning credits. Provide support for a sea turtle conservation and protection program — monitor hatchery nests, help release baby turtles into the ocean and participate in beach and community clean-ups. Learn more from the program leader at this info session.

This session will be held on Zoom — register in advance. Can't attend the session live? Still register to receive a link to the recording.

Study abroad next winter break on the Community-Driven Teaching and Learning in Vietnam program! Earn three credits as you engage in community-driven efforts to provide care, educational enrichment and fellowship for children living in a shelter who are HIV positive. Learn more from the program leader at this info session.

This session will be held on Zoom — register in advance. Can't attend the session live? Still register to receive a link to the recording.

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Join Mizzou Abroad and the Office of Global and National Fellowships, along with past Fulbright recipients, to learn about the opportunities available to students through Fulbright and how to leverage study abroad experience on a Fulbright application.

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in N52 Memorial Union during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.
 

Required for all faculty, staff and program assistants who have leadership roles for MU study abroad programs or university-related international activities. All faculty, staff and program assistants who lead programs abroad are required to attend this workshop every other year to receive updated information.

The workshop will assist program leaders and assistants in understanding their roles and responsibilities, along with the resources and support available through International Programs and the university. Presenters include the UM System Office of General Counsel and Office of Risk and Insurance Management and the MU Office of International Health, Safety and Security. The workshop covers:

• Best practices to support student health, safety and security
• Individual and institutional liability concerns
• Risk management and insurance coverage
• Student conduct issues
• Emergency response

 
This workshop will be held on Zoom at the following times — register in advance for the session you will attend:

• 9–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18
• 2–4:30 p.m. Friday, April 25

Study abroad next winter break  on the Nursing in Communities Clinical in Belize program! Explore the culture and natural beauty of Belize while getting hands-on clinical experience in community health care and health education. Experience meaningful cultural interactions while supporting preventative health care in the Cayo District. Learn more from the program leader at this info session. 

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

• 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
• 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13

If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

The Fulbright Specialist Program provides a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.

In this webinar, David Crespy, MU Fulbright liaison, and Amirah Nelson, Fulbright senior outreach officer for World Learning, will provide an overview of the application process and the support available through Mizzou for applicants. Kattesh Katti, Curator’s Professor of Radiology and director of the Institute of Green Nanotechnology in the MU School of Medicine, will share his experience as Fulbright specialist in South Africa during summer 2024. The session will conclude with time for Q&A.

This session will be held on Zoom — register in advance. If you can't attend the webinar live, still register to receive a link to the recording.

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in N52 Memorial Union during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.
 

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

• 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
• 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13

If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

Get ready to apply for your passport and have some fun with adorable pups! The International Programs passport team will be available to answer questions and schedule appointments to apply for your passport right here on campus. Mizzou Study Abroad and our partners from CEA CAPA will share information on study, internship and research abroad opportunities. Plus, the Central Missouri Humane Society will bring along some playful pups and be collecting items from their wish list. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to de-stress before finals and get prepared to explore your stripes abroad next year!

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

• 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
• 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13

If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

Attend Study Abroad 101 to get answers to your preliminary questions about study abroad. Offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in N52 Memorial Union during the semester or anytime on-demand. You should do this before meeting with a study abroad adviser.
 

Traveling outside the U.S. this summer? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

• 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, May 1
• 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, May 6
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13

If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to continue working for an additional 24-months. All F-1 students who may be eligible for STEM OPT are encouraged to attend a workshop.

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

This workshop is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up. 

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.