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Maintaining Your Status as an Undergraduate Student
Learn how to maintain your F-1 or J-1 visa status as an international undergraduate student.
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Maintaining Your Status as a Graduate Student
While studying at Missouri S&T as a graduate student, it is important to maintain your J-1 or F-1 visa student status. Students are only permitted to stay in the United States if they maintain a valid visa.
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Employment
Students are permitted to work during their time in the United States with proper work authorization. This includes on-campus and off-campus positions, OPT, CPT, and AT.
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Apply for a Driver's License
International students and scholars can apply for a Missouri Drivers License in order to drive while living in the United States.
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Apply for a Social Security Card
A social security number is required for students who wish to work during their time in the United States. Students should be in the U.S. for at least 10 days before applying for a social security number.
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Travel Authorization
International students wishing to travel outside of the United States during their academic program must obtain travel authorization from the Office of International Affairs.
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Tips on Personal Safety and Security
The University Police Department is the best resource for tips on how you can stay safe during your time at Missouri S&T.
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Sponsored Students
If your home government or another organization from your country is sponsoring you, check out this page to learn about services available to you.
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Health Insurance
Health insurance and certain vaccinations are mandatory for all international students in the United States. Students can receive assistance with their health insurance policy by contacting Student Health Services.
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Cultural Programs, Outreach, and Engagement
Missouri S&T celebrates cultural diversity through a variety of cultural exchange programming. Students are encouraged to participate in student organizations, festivals, field trips, and more!
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English Language Proficiency Testing
If you have not met S&T's English proficiency requirement, look here for more information about our English proficiency test.
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Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Students will be required to complete Title IX training at the start of their degree program with Missouri S&T.
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