International Student Welcome Guide
Review the International Student Welcome Guide for helpful information about the University of Missouri and life in Columbia. The guide includes pre- and post-arrival checklists, visa application procedures and information about course registration, International Student Welcome, and services and resources in Columbia.
Orientation and check-in
Review the sponsored student orientation schedule below. Any changes to the schedule will be posted here, so please check back regularly.
Sponsored students are required to attend:
- Immigration check-in session
- Sponsored student orientation sessions
- International Student Welcome events
- Departmental/divisional orientations
- Sponsor virtual orientations (if required by your sponsor, you will receive an email with the time and location information)
Spring 2027 sponsored student orientation schedule
Monday, Jan. 11
- International Student Welcome Kick Off | TBD
Tuesday, Jan. 12
- International student orientation and lunch | TBD
In addition to the activities listed in the schedule above, check out the MU Engage events to meet other students and find ways to get connected at Mizzou.
Immunizations
Learn about Mizzou’s immunization policy on the Student Health Center website. All international students must:
- Upload your immunization records to the Student Health Center through the secure upload function in myZou.
- Bring a hard copy of your immunization records to your mandatory health screening, which includes a TB screening.
If you upload your records in myZou before arrival, you can email umhsshc@health.missouri.edu to request confirmation that they meet the university’s requirements.