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.
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.
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.
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. All graduate students are required to make an Academic Advising appointment. Check both your personal and university email addresses regularly for information on the registration process for your department.
Visit this link to activate your student account.
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
Note: If your transcript does not list the date of graduation, please also bring proof of graduation from your secondary or postsecondary institution, such as a graduation certificate.
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.
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
Do you need to improve your academic skills or study habits? Do you need help preparing for an exam or presentation? Are you confused about CPT/OPT or don’t even know what career field is best for you? Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success has friendly online academic skills and subject area tutors along with expert career advisors to help you with these questions and many more!
Maybe you would also enjoy completing a short eLearning workshop at your own pace? Those are available, too, on topics ranging from Academic Integrity to How to Make American Friends—and everything in between! If you’re short on time, try one of the live or recorded webinars.
Give your learning journey the support you need by signing up for a free account today! Here’s how:
3. On the sign up form, type your given name and family name as you are registered at your university.
4. Type any email address (personal or university, etc.). You will need to access your email to verify your address.
5. Create a password with at least one special character and 6-50 characters total.
6. Type your password again. Write it down or save it in your browser.
7. Type the full name of your university, not just the abbreviation. Your status must be checked.
8. Check the box to accept the Terms & Conditions (feel free to read those first).
9. Optional: Sign up for our newsletter by checking the last box.
10. Click the large orange button that says, “Start your learning journey.”
11. You’ll be asked to verify your email address next. In your inbox, you’ll see two emails from us. Open them and click the link to verify your email address. Check your spam folder if you don’t see the two emails.
12. 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).
13. Return to the Home page linked above (or in the email) to log in when your account access has been approved.
If you encounter any technical trouble, just use the Live Chat button at the bottom of our Home page.
You will complete the check-in process through your Application Status Portal (connect.mst.edu/apply/status). Details will be emailed prior to the start of the semester.