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New Student Information

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Missouri-St. Louis! We at the Office of International Student and Scholar Services are looking forward to meeting you at New International Student Orientation and helping you make your adjustment to life in St. Louis.

If you have not done so already, please be sure to return your Admission Acceptance form to our office right away so that we know you are coming. We also offer an airport pickup service to new students in the spring and fall semesters. If you would like us to meet you at the airport and give you transportation to campus, you will need to complete the Arrival Information form and submit it by the deadline. You can download the forms below to send in by mail, or you can submit your information online using the links below.

All new students are required to attend the orientation program. Students who arrive on or after August 17, 2012 will be required to attend the late arrival orientation on August 24, 2012. When you arrive on campus, you will need to bring your I-20 or DS-2019, passport, I-94 card and local St. Louis address with you to do your immigration check-in. If you entered the country with dependents (wife, husband, children) you will need to bring their immigration documents with you as well. New student check-in will be held on the first day of orientation, Monday, August 13, 2012 at 9:00 am. Online registration for the new international student orientation program and the arrival services for new students will be available June 1. For more information on new student orientation, click on the link below.

Below are some links and information to help you get acquainted with the University and St. Louis.

New Student Orientation page
Information about new international student registration and orientation at UM-St. Louis.

International Visitor's Handbook
A guide to life and culture in the United States.

Arrival Information
Information regarding your arrival and immediate transportation and lodging options.

Housing Options

UM - St. Louis students have a variety of housing options:

  • University-run, on-campus housing in either residence halls (dormitories) or apartments is offered through the Office of Residential Life.
  • Independently-run, on-campus housing in apartments is also offered by University Meadows.
  • Students can also choose to live off-campus.

For more information about all of these options, including links to roommate ads, apartment listings, and temporary housing information, visit the Housing Information page.

St. Louis Information
A summary of links to introduce you to activities and entertainment available in the St. Louis area.

International Student Organizations and Activities
Get involved on campus! Be a member of an international student organization or other University student organizations.

Mandatory Health Insurance Information
Details regarding the mandatory health insurance policy at UM-St. Louis.

Shopping Shuttle
There is a weekly shopping shuttle available to take international students grocery shopping at a nearby supermarket. The shuttle leaves the University Circle on Friday afternoons and returns you to your room or apartment. Check the current shuttle schedule for departure time.