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
| 2024/25 | Students | Meetings | Meetings per student | Hours | Hours per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International students | 661 | 1,246 | 1.9 | 184.8 | 0.3 |
| International sponsored students | 55 | 108 | 2.0 | 37.1 | 0.7 |
| Study abroad | 1,001 | 1,598 | 1.6 | 572.6 | 0.6 |
| Total | 1,717 | 2,952 | 1.7 | 794.5 | 0.5 |
Group advising
| 2024/25 | Sessions | Students |
|---|---|---|
| International students: New student check-in | 43 | 437 |
| International students: OPT workshops | 47 | 310 |
| Study abroad: Study abroad 101 | 33 | 58 |
| Study abroad: Classroom/campus presentations | 29 | 2,000 |
| Study abroad: Program/country-specific orientations | 66 | 650 |
| Total | 218 | 3,455 |
Updated 17-NOV-2025