Academic AdvisingContinue meeting with your advisor at least once per semester
Check your UMSL email account daily
Keep tabs on your degree progress (MyDegree)
Meet with your advisor for a graduation check
Apply for Graduation once you determine your graduating semester
Complete Exit Interviews and Major field exams
Attend the Graduation Fair to register for the commencement ceremony and purchase your cap and gown
Update your resume and profile in TritonCareers
Visit the Career Services page for activities related to job searching
Develop your job search plan
Attend Resume and Interview Skills Workshops
Attend Career FairsTake Standardized Exams (GRE, GMAT, OAT, LSAT, MCAT) early enough that your scores can be sent in before the application deadline
Assemble documents such as letters of recommendations, portfolios, and writing samples
Complete applications by the deadlines
If you change your major or program, contact ISS to update your I-20
Report any change of address within 10 days (through MyView)
Consult an international student advisor before accepting an internship or job off-campus
Maintain full time enrollment unless you have received prior approval from ISS
Consider serving as a leader at International Student Orientation
Attend an OPT workshop to learn about post-graduation work options (F-1 students only)
Request an extension of your I-20 before the end date if you need more time to complete the program