Fall 2024
Sunday, 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.
Monday, August 12
- Arrival Day 2
Tuesday, August 13
- Orientation Day 1
Wednesday, August 14
- Orientation Day 2
Monday, August 19
- Classes start
Friday, August 23 at 5:00 p.m. CST
- All fees and tuition are due to the Business Office by this date
Spring 2025
Thursday, January 9
- 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.
Friday, January 10
- Orientation Day 1
Saturday, January 11
- Orientation Day 2
Sunday, January 12
- Rest Day
Monday, January 13
- Classes start
Friday, January 17 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)
- Intro to the Center for International Students3.pptx
- Understanding Your I-20
- How to get your student visa
- How to legally stay in the United States
- Payments & Budgeting
- Legal Work Options
- American Culture 101
- Living On-Campus
- Living Off-Campus
- TB Testing and Immunizations
- U.S. Laws
- For Exchange Students
- For Transfer Students