International Scholar Services

We currently provide services to approximately 100 international students. Our services include:

• Creating a positive environment to support student success
• Increasing diversity awareness of MU faculty, staff and student bodies
• Assisting international students with problems and concerns and guiding them to appropriate campus resources
• Advising and providing information to international students and MU staff and faculty on F-1 and related immigration regulation

Global Education Office services which do not require an appointment:

• I-20 signature for travel
• Program extension
• Transfer from MU
• Emergency medical matters and claims
• Updates of changes in SEVIS excluding CPT and OPT

Global Education Office services which require an appointment:

• Curricular & Optional Practical Training authorization (five business days)
• Reinstatement to student status (one business day)*
• Off-campus employment authorization
• Advice on personal and confidential matters
• Invitation letters for visitor visas (two business days)*
• Recommendation letter for student workers (two business days)*

*During busy times, it may take longer than two business days. Please come prepared.