Orientation for International Students

Fall 2023

Friday, August 11

  • Arrival Day 1– Note that you may not be able to arrive in the United States and arrive in Kirksville on the same day. Travel within the U.S. can be very slow. We recommend allowing yourself one day to travel within the United States.

Saturday, August 12

  • Arrival Day 2

Sunday, August 13

  • Orientation Day 1

Monday, August 14

  • Orientation Day 2

Monday, August 21

  • Classes start

Friday, August 25 at 5:00 p.m. CST

  • All fees and tuition are due to the Business Office by this date

Spring 2024

Friday, January 12

  • Arrival Day – Note that you may not be able to arrive in the United States and arrive in Kirksville on the same day. Travel within the U.S. can be very slow. We recommend allowing yourself one day to travel within the United States.

Saturday, January 13

  • Orientation Day 1

Sunday, January 14

  • Orientation Day 2

Monday, January 15

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes

Tuesday, January 16

  • Classes start

Friday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m. CST

  • All fees and tuition are due to the Business Office by this date

All students should carefully read ALL of the pre-arrival materials below before arrival at Truman! (Only exchange and transfer students need to read the materials marked specifically for them)

  1. Intro to the Center for International Students3.pptx
  2. Understanding Your I-20
  3. How to get your student visa
  4. How to legally stay in the United States
  5. Payments & Budgeting
  6. Legal Work Options
  7. American Culture 101
  8. Living On-Campus
  9. Living Off-Campus
  10. TB Testing and Immunizations
  11. U.S. Laws
  12. For Exchange Students
  13. For Transfer Students

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The atmosphere at Truman is warm. People here are friendly and are willing to help you whenever you need it. Also, there are plenty of organizations available to help international students to make new friends, understand new cultures, and enjoy life in America.

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