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Orientation sets the stage for success at Missouri State

August 27, 2019 by Samantha Francka

Over 200 international students attended New International Student Orientation on August 8 and 9. Arrival Students from around the world began arriving in Springfield in early August. Missouri State staff provided complimentary airport pick-up. Student volunteers involved in Global Leaders and Mentors and the Chinese Student Leadership Program reached out to new students … [Read more...] about Orientation sets the stage for success at Missouri State

Filed Under: Fall 2019 New International Students, International Student Experience, New International Students, Orientation, Outside the Morris Center Tagged With: airport pick-up, Athletics, getting involved, Health, Immigration, international bears, new students, Orientation

Spring 2018 Online Immigration Orientation

December 6, 2017 by Samantha Francka

All new international students are required to complete our Online Immigration Orientation prior to arrival in Springfield, Missouri. This is for your benefit! Travel and arrival at your United States port of entry will be much easier if you are familiar with your immigration documents and identification that you'll need to present upon arrival in the United States.  To … [Read more...] about Spring 2018 Online Immigration Orientation

Filed Under: New International Students Tagged With: Immigration, new students, Orientation, staying in status

Tough Talks at Missouri State

November 30, 2017 by Samantha Francka

Walking into a room with a sign that says "Tough Talks" on the door can be intimidating. Discussion topics are often heavy - Black Lives Matter, Patriotism vs. Protest, Bystanders and Crime - and can elicit strong responses from the general public. Imagine comment threads on social media for some of these topics. They're often filled with hateful comments, ignorant opinions, … [Read more...] about Tough Talks at Missouri State

Filed Under: Outside the Morris Center Tagged With: Campus Life, culture, Immigration, international bears, Tough Talks

Pre-Arrival Checklist for New International Students

July 28, 2017 by Samantha Francka

A lot happens when you arrive in Springfield, Missouri for New International Student Orientation to begin your studies at Missouri State University. Complete these steps before you travel to the United States to make life easier. New International Student Checklist Register for New International Student Orientation. Sign up for airport pick-up and/or temporary … [Read more...] about Pre-Arrival Checklist for New International Students

Filed Under: Orientation Tagged With: airport pick-up, Immigration, Orientation

Beginning Real Life, Post Graduation

September 22, 2016 by Samantha Francka

It may seem early in the semester to be thinking about graduation, but we know a lot of international students are preparing to graduate this December and next May. Have you considered your post-graduation plans? If you're planning on returning to your home country... You have 60 days after graduation on your visa to return home. This is a great opportunity to travel or make … [Read more...] about Beginning Real Life, Post Graduation

Filed Under: Immigration, Uncategorized, Workshops Tagged With: cpt, graduation, Immigration, international bears, opt, staying in status, Workshops

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International Programs’ mission is to facilitate international education and exchange at Missouri State University.

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