New international students face many challenges in studying in the United States. First, the admission process. Educational systems are different around the world. An application may be different than what you expected. Supporting documents may be tough to gather. Educational records need to be translated. The hard part begins after admission. Navigating the immigration maze … [Read more...] about 2018 New International Student Welcome
Learn more about your options to determine which housing style is right for you. Temporary Housing Most international students need temporary housing solutions for their first few days in Springfield, Missouri. Reasons you might need temporary housing: You plan to live on-campus You plan to live off campus, but you aren't sure where when you arrive You … [Read more...] about Explore housing options at Missouri State
Your Bearpass gives you access to your online campus portal, my.missouristate.edu. This allows you to register for classes, check your grades, access your Missouri State email, visit Blackboard, and more. Once you arrive, you’ll use it to log on to computers on campus and access campus wireless networks. Visit … [Read more...] about Create Your Bearpass
Missouri State University understands that moving to a new country is a major life event. We offer help along the way to make it easier for you. We want new international students to feel welcome even before you arrive. There are several cities named Springfield in the United States. Make sure your final destination is Springfield, Missouri at the Springfield Branson … [Read more...] about Make Travel Plans and Sign Up for Airport Pick-up
Preparing for immigration does not have to be stressful. Follow these steps to make sure the process goes smoothly for you. Check your documents First, check your I-20 or DS-2019 for accuracy. Notify International Services if you find any errors. Make sure your name, country of birth, country of citizenship, and date of birth information matches your passport. Make … [Read more...] about Prepare for Immigration