Supported students through convenient, responsive advising
The International Center — the on-campus home to Mizzou Study Abroad and International Student and Scholar Services — provides a centralized location for students to access advising services.
- Provided efficient walk-in advising and convenient online appointment scheduling through MU Connect. This campus-wide platform allows students to schedule appointments online, helps advisers manage wait times more effectively and provides information on students’ contact with offices across the university.
- Offered flexible advising options to meet students’ needs with in-person and online appointments for study abroad and in-person walk-ins and online appointments for international students.
Individual advising
| 2023/24 | Students | Meetings | Meetings per student | Hours | Hours per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International students | 754 | 1,386 | 1.8 | 194.0 | 0.3 |
| International sponsored students | 63 | 153 | 2.4 | 39.3 | 0.6 |
| Study abroad | 930 | 1,528 | 1.6 | 233.3 | 0.5 |
| Total | 1,747 | 3,067 | 1.8 | 445.7 | 0.4 |
Group advising
| 2023/24 | Sessions | Students |
|---|---|---|
| International students: New student check-in | 46 | 474 |
| International students: OPT workshops | 46 | 282 |
| Study abroad: Study abroad 101 | 21 | 57 |
| Study abroad: Classroom/campus presentations | 23 | 493 |
| Study abroad: Program/country-specific orientations | 37 | 532 |
| Total | 173 | 1,838 |
Updated 18-NOV-2024