Soon you will be on the vibrant Missouri S&T campus! Before you arrive, complete the steps below to avoid common issues or delays for international students.
Our advisors are always available to answer your questions and ensure you have a smooth transition to the university.
Before you start the steps below, contact your local personal advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you very soon!
Africa
China
Latin America
Middle East
North America
North Asia
Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe
South Asia
Southeast Asia
UK and Western Europe
Chau Luu (Vietnam)
+84 962 442 193
Whatsapp: +84 962 442 193
Skype: live:chau.luuquynh
Email Chau Luu
Ngoc Hoang (Vietnam)
+84 382 027 922
Whatsapp: +84 382 027 922
Skype: live:bichngoc.ufm
Email Ngoc Hoang
Sakshi Bhatia (India)
+91-995-351-0160
Whatsapp: +91-995-351-0160
Skype: arorasakshi187
Email Sakshi Bhatia
Review your conditional offer letter and make sure that you have submitted all documents listed as missing.
Once all your documents are submitted, please submit your I-20 Request Form along with your financial statements as outlined in the Certificate of Finances.
The university will process your I-20 and email it to you as soon as possible – please expect a minimum of 10 business days.
As soon as you have your I-20, please Apply for Your Visa.
When your I-20 is issued, an email will be sent to your Missouri S&T email account. You will then need to access your ISSS Gateway Portal to retrieve your I-20. Please be sure to set up your S&T student account so you can access your S&T email and the ISSS Gateway Portal.
After you receive your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:
- Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
- Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
- Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.
After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the U.S. Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.
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- Complete your Visa Application.
- Pay your I-901 (SEVIS) fee.
- Visit usembassy.gov to learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive, and required documentation.
- Notify your personal Enrollment Advisor of the date and embassy of your visa appointment.
- Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:
How to Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa
When purchasing your ticket, plan to arrive on or before your scheduled move-in day.
Missouri S&T will email you an Arrival Survey leading up to the start of the semester. This is where you will share your flight details and can also request a reservation for the airport shuttle to bring your to Rolla.
Move-In Dates
For all application and payment deadlines as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.
To ensure a smooth transition to your new home, plan to arrive on or before your official move-in day. The most convenient airport for arrival is St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri.
Easy Flight Bookings and Travel Discounts
For discounted international travel, click here.
Make your payment in full two weeks before you arrive to avoid enrollment delays.
Before you begin, please make sure you have your acceptance letter in front of you, as you will need to refer to it.
Submit payment for your tuition and fees via Flywire:
Flywire by Peer Transfer: To submit international and domestic ACH payments via Missouri S&T’s Flywire portal:
- Flywire payment options include international wires, international credit cards, and other country specific payment options.
- Flywire guarantees the best exchange rates, offers 24/7 multilingual customer service, and provides payment tracking and an instant payment receipt.
- Flywire will be accepting U.S. bank accounts.
Please note students register for their courses after arriving on campus.
Undergraduate
1. Undergraduate students will meet with their advisor usually during the latest Advising and Registration event. You will receive information in your email with instructions for signing up for an advising appointment. You can also read more here.
Graduate
1. Graduate student registration procedures vary by department.
2. Your academic department will email you about an orientation event for advising or with instructions on schedule a one-on-one appointment. Please check your Missouri S&T email address regularly for information on the registration process for your academic department.
Visit this link to activate your student account.
Official Transcripts
All incoming Missouri University of Science and Technology students are required to submit official transcripts in person, electronically, or by physical mail prior to or upon arrival to campus. If your transcript is not issued in English, you will need to bring an official English translation.
In Person:
Bring transcripts to on-campus orientation. Make sure they are sealed in an envelope with a school stamp.
By Mail:
Hard copy transcripts can be sent directly to the university by mail in a sealed envelope with adhesive to:
Missouri University of Science and Technology
205 Centennial Hall, 300 W. 12th Street, Rolla, MO 65409
Electronically:
If your school uses the following electronic transcript services they will be considered official:
- Credentials Solutions
- National Student Clearing House
- eScrip-Safe
- Scoir
Your school can also email a copy of your official transcript to apply@mst.edu
Please complete the following forms:
- Health Forms: Complete your Health forms by following instructions here.
- FERPA Disclosure Form: Complete this form prior to your arrival.
Prior to Advising & Registration, you must take the Math Placement Exams to assist in selecting appropriate math courses for your first semester at S&T. You can access the test through the link in your Status Portal. Details on how to best prepare for the Math Placement test are listed here.
There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.
We’ve partnered with campusSIMS to help connect you with mobile phone service. Get your US phone number in your home country and have service that’s ready to use as soon as you land. Click here to get your free SIM card.
campusSIMS helps international students get connected with mobile phone service in the US. Through campusSIMS’ exclusive partner Mint Mobile, students can sign up and get their US phone number while in their home country, and have mobile phone service ready to use as soon as they land.
Students can get low-cost, reliable mobile phone service starting at as low as $15 per month that includes:
- A free SIM card
- Unlimited talk and text
- High speed data
- Nationwide coverage on the fastest, most advanced network
For more information, visit campussims.com.
Center for Academic Success
A website with access to virtual tutors, career advisors, and online resources to help you throughout your university studies
Getting ready to study abroad can be challenging! Would you like some help with that? Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) has many free resources for you! For example, you can watch a quick webinar on Culture Shock and Mental Health, or take a short eLearning course on Obtaining Your Visa, Understanding Health Insurance, Major & Career Exploration, and so much more.
If you wish you could just ask a real person a question, you can also use the Live Chat button to reach one of our highly-trained support staff, or you can schedule a Zoom session with one of our friendly Student Success Coaches, Professional Tutors, or Career Services staff—all of whom are experts at helping international students with anything from pre-arrival support and campus life to academic subject areas and career guidance.
Don’t wait to activate your free account at CAS—you are eligible as soon as you pay your university deposit.
How to register:
- Click here or scan the QR code to find our Home page.
- Click the orange “Sign up now” button to request access.
- On the signup form, type your given name and family name as you are registered at your university.
- Type any email address that your university has on file for you (it can be a personal or university email).
- Create a password with at least one special character and 6-50 characters total.
- Type your password again. Write it down or save it in your browser.
- Type the full name of your university, not the abbreviation. Your status must be checked.
- Check the first box to accept the Terms & Conditions (feel free to read those first).
- Check the last box if you wish to receive emails from us.
- Click the large orange button that says, “Start your learning journey.”
After you register:
- After self-registering, you’ll receive an email within two business days to let you know that your account is approved (or if not, how to fix the problem). Just follow the link to log in!
- Check your spam folder if you don’t see our email within two days—or just return to the Home page linked above to try logging in with your email and password. If you encounter any trouble, just use the Live Chat button at the bottom of our Home page.
If you were pre-registered:
- Some students may be admin-registered at the request of their university to save you the trouble of signing up.
- If you get an email from Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success saying that your account has been created, just follow the link to complete your registration. You only need to create your password and check the boxes (Steps 5-10 above).
- If you are told that you were admin-registered, but you can’t find our welcome email, just go to our Home page, click “Sign up now” and complete Steps 3-10. If you can’t guess the right email or how your name was entered, use our LiveChat to get help.
You will complete the check-in process through your ISSS Gateway Portal (https://international.mst.edu/isssgatewayportal/). Details will be emailed prior to the start of the semester.