{"id":13327,"date":"2020-03-17T10:41:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T15:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/?page_id=13327"},"modified":"2020-05-08T12:19:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T17:19:16","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Included below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions, try visiting our website, or chat with our staff.<\/h3>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><ul class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-active\"><a data-filter=\".international-admissions\" href=\"#\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".american-culture-lifestyle\" href=\"#\">American Culture &amp; Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".campus-life\" href=\"#\">Campus Life<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".employment\" href=\"#\">Employment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".health-safety\" href=\"#\">Health &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".legal-requirements\" href=\"#\">Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".bill-pay\" href=\"#\">Paying your Student Bill<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".work-money-banking\" href=\"#\">Work, Money &amp; Banking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13679 bill-pay \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I use cash to pay my tuition and fees?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-15T09:37:12-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13679\" href=\"#collapse-1-13679\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I use cash to pay my tuition and fees?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13679\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, we do not accept cash. This is for the safety of our students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13677 bill-pay \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What happens if I do not make my payment by August 20th?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-15T09:37:31-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13677\" href=\"#collapse-1-13677\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens if I do not make my payment by August 20th?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13677\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If your account is not paid or a payment plan in place, your Fall registration will be canceled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13675 bill-pay work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can a make payments for my tuition?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-15T09:37:49-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13675\" href=\"#collapse-1-13675\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can a make payments for my tuition?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13675\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, we offer 3 different payment plans, with payments due on the 20<sup>th<\/sup> of each month.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 month plan (if registered) July to November<\/li>\n<li>4 month plan August to November<\/li>\n<li>3 month plan September to November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13673 bill-pay \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I pay my tuition and fees by wire transfer?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-15T09:38:08-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13673\" href=\"#collapse-1-13673\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I pay my tuition and fees by wire transfer?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13673\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, Missouri Western does not accept wire transfers directly. We have partnered with two corporations that can help you with this process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flywire<\/li>\n<li>Western Union Business Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Additional information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/businessoffice\/international-payments\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13671 bill-pay \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When is the deadline to pay for the Fall 2020 semester?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-15T09:38:21-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13671\" href=\"#collapse-1-13671\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When is the deadline to pay for the Fall 2020 semester?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13671\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Payment for the Fall 2020 semester is due by August 20<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13666 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need health insurance?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:08:02-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13666\" href=\"#collapse-1-13666\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need health insurance?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13666\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, all international students are required to have health insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13664 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can international students work on campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:07:38-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13664\" href=\"#collapse-1-13664\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can international students work on campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13664\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, according to U.S. law, on-campus employment is the only legal employment for international students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13662 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How can I find information about programs offered at Missouri Western?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:07:16-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13662\" href=\"#collapse-1-13662\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I find information about programs offered at Missouri Western?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13662\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Missouri Western\u2019s academic programs and majors can be located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/sites\/majors-and-minors\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/sites\/majors-and-minors\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13660 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does Missouri Western award credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Advanced Placement (AP) exams?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:06:49-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13660\" href=\"#collapse-1-13660\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does Missouri Western award credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Advanced Placement (AP) exams?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13660\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, we award credit for IB and AP exams. More information is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/freshman-students\/ib\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/freshman-students\/ib\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13658 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I study part-time?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:06:16-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13658\" href=\"#collapse-1-13658\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I study part-time?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13658\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, international students cannot study part-time. U.S. immigration law requires that all international students on F-1 student visas maintain full-time enrollment. To be considered full time, undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours. Graduate students must be registered for a minimum of 9 credit hours to be considered full time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13656 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer scholarships to international students?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:05:37-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13656\" href=\"#collapse-1-13656\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer scholarships to international students?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13656\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, our educational costs and scholarships are listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/cost-and-scholarships\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/cost-and-scholarships\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13654 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What type of financial documentation is required?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:05:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13654\" href=\"#collapse-1-13654\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What type of financial documentation is required?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13654\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The Financial Support form and a bank statement are required for admission.\u00a0\u00a0 The link to the form is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/09\/MWSU-Financial-Support-Form-Fall-2020-and-Spring-2021.pdf\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/09\/MWSU-Financial-Support-Form-Fall-2020-and-Spring-2021.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 A bank statement is a statement of account showing that the first year\u2019s funds are readily available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13652 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is the TOEFL required for students who have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree in the U.S.?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:04:32-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13652\" href=\"#collapse-1-13652\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is the TOEFL required for students who have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree in the U.S.?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13652\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, the university does not require the TOEFL for students who have earned a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree or higher.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13650 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is the TOEFL required for students who have studied in the U.S.?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:04:00-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13650\" href=\"#collapse-1-13650\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is the TOEFL required for students who have studied in the U.S.?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13650\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, the university does not require the TOEFL for students who have completed an approved college English composition course with a final grade of C or better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13648 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are international students required to take the SAT or ACT?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:03:14-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13648\" href=\"#collapse-1-13648\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are international students required to take the SAT or ACT?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13648\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, however, if you score high enough your language proficiency requirement may be waived.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13646 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long is a TOEFL\/IELTS score valid?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:02:33-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13646\" href=\"#collapse-1-13646\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long is a TOEFL\/IELTS score valid?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13646\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The TOEFL\/IELTS score is valid for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13644 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What documents do you accept to meet the language proficiency requirement?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:02:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13644\" href=\"#collapse-1-13644\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What documents do you accept to meet the language proficiency requirement?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13644\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The exams that are accepted are:\u00a0 TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson\u2019s Test of English, Duolingo, iTEP, ACT or SAT.\u00a0 To learn more about our language waivers, please review this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/english-language-proficiency\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/english-language-proficiency\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13642 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can the application fee be waived for international students?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T14:01:27-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13642\" href=\"#collapse-1-13642\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can the application fee be waived for international students?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13642\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, we do not waive the application fee for international students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13640 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the requirements for admission for an international student?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T13:59:52-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13640\" href=\"#collapse-1-13640\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the requirements for admission for an international student?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13640\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The requirements for admission vary based on the student\u2019s type (new freshman, transfer, exchange, and graduate).\u00a0 You can find the list of requirements at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/undergraduate-admissions-requirements\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/undergraduate-admissions-requirements\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13637 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the application deadline?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T13:59:18-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13637\" href=\"#collapse-1-13637\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the application deadline?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13637\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The priority deadline is May 1st. However, the closing deadline for admission for the Fall semester is July 15th and the Spring semester deadline is November 1st.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13634 international-admissions \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do you define an international student?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-05-12T13:57:54-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13634\" href=\"#collapse-1-13634\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do you define an international student?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13634\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>An international student is typically defined as someone who will be on a nonimmigrant visa, and who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident of the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13613 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need health insurance?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T10:04:14-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13613\" href=\"#collapse-1-13613\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need health insurance?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13613\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The University is required to guarantee medical insurance to all international students on the F-1 and J-1 Visas.<\/p>\n<p>Students MUST purchase university insurance while enrolled at Missouri Western through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lewermark.com\/\">LewerMark student insurance<\/a>.\u00a0 All new students will receive information during the new student orientation, including an insurance and health workshop.\u00a0 The cost of insurance is added to the student account or bill during the first month of semester enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/insurance-and-healthcare\/\">https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/insurance-and-healthcare\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13611 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is Title IX?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T10:03:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13611\" href=\"#collapse-1-13611\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is Title IX?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13611\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Personal integrity, civility, freedom of expression, and respect are the main values of Missouri Western State University. Our school is committed to providing an environment that promotes such values. Sex discrimination and sexual harassment are examples of violation of this policy. Sex discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, gender identity, and failure to conform to stereotypical notions of femininity and masculinity. Sexual harassment, instead, is any verbal, physical, or visual contact that is based on sex. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that protects people from discrimination. Every individual attending Missouri Western State University, or anyone working at the institution has to complete the Title IX training. It is made to instruct people on how to handle specific situations, how to report, help, and act in cases of violation of this policy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13609 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where do international students live?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T10:02:15-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13609\" href=\"#collapse-1-13609\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do international students live?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13609\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Students may choose to live on- or off-campus based on their preference.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, Freshman and exchange students are REQUIRED to live in one of the student housing on-campus during the first year.\u00a0 Housing contracts or agreements are normally for one academic year.\u00a0 Students who complete housing applications beginning in the fall semester (August) are expected to live on campus until May the next year.\u00a0 Students who begin living on campus in January also will end the housing contract in May. Students may renew the on-campus housing agreement during the specific renewal period.<\/p>\n<p>The University provides various options for student housing choices. Normally, international students prefer to live in either Vaselakos, Leaverton or Griffon\/Vartabedian Hall. Students living on campus are also required to choose one of the meal plans as part of the housing contract. For more information about residential life on campus, please review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/\">this website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate and transfer students normally live off-campus, though many choose to live on-campus. If a student chooses to live off-campus, he\/she is responsible for searching and finding reasonable housing accommodations. Students are also expected to read and understand their apartment\/house tenant leasing agreements.\u00a0 Generally, new students are highly recommended to live on campus until they are comfortable with the city and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13607 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What happens to the credits I have earned in my home country or in other U.S. colleges\/universities?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T10:00:42-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13607\" href=\"#collapse-1-13607\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens to the credits I have earned in my home country or in other U.S. colleges\/universities?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13607\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>It is possible to apply credits obtained from other institutions to your study here at Missouri Western. You must send the university a copy of your transcript from all previous institutions, and they will apply the credits possible.\u00a0 Review general information on the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/transfer-students\/transfer-credit-evals\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13605 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How will I make American friends or International friends?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:59:46-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13605\" href=\"#collapse-1-13605\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How will I make American friends or International friends?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13605\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Each International student at Missouri Western is warmly welcomed by our \u201cInternational Family.\u201d The Global Center office and International Student Council work together to host events for all students. These events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13602 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I am interested in campus clubs and societies. How can I join them?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:59:15-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13602\" href=\"#collapse-1-13602\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am interested in campus clubs and societies. How can I join them?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13602\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There are many clubs to be involved in on campus! Missouri Western has nearly one hundred clubs and organizations. The clubs include academic societies, sports groups, social interest clubs, and faith-based communities along with many others. Many international students choose to join the International Student Council.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13599 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">My class starts 9:30 am. What time should I be there?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:58:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13599\" href=\"#collapse-1-13599\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">My class starts 9:30 am. What time should I be there?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13599\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Classes at Missouri Western are designed to leave a ten-minute break between classes. For example, a class will end at 10:50 so that you have time to walk to your next class at 11:00. It is recommended that you are in the classroom between five and ten minutes before the class begins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13597 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How should I address my professors?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:58:03-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13597\" href=\"#collapse-1-13597\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How should I address my professors?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13597\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Professors in the United States are both friendly and professional. The professors at Missouri Western often invite students to come visit in their office hours when they need help. It is most appropriate to address your professors as Doctor, followed by their last name (Dr. Smith, for example).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13594 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How will I receive important information from the university?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:57:18-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13594\" href=\"#collapse-1-13594\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How will I receive important information from the university?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13594\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>As a student of Missouri Western, you will be given a Missouri Western email address. You will receive much of your important information from the university and from the International Center on that account. It is recommended that you check your Missouri Western email at least once every day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13592 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is International Student Orientation?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:56:33-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13592\" href=\"#collapse-1-13592\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is International Student Orientation?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13592\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>International Student Orientation (ISO) is a week-long event that helps incoming international students adjust to life in the United States and at Missouri Western. It is required for all first-time students. ISO will include seminars on insurance, banking, American culture, academic honesty, public transportation, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13590 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I register for classes?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:56:04-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13590\" href=\"#collapse-1-13590\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I register for classes?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13590\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will register for classes online with the help of your academic advisor. The Global Center will help you to coordinate a meeting with your advisor during International Student Orientation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13588 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I buy my textbooks?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:55:38-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13588\" href=\"#collapse-1-13588\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I buy my textbooks?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13588\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Textbooks can be purchased either through the campus Barnes &amp; Nobles bookstore (on campus or online) or through another online bookstore. The campus bookstore offers a price match for books sold by Amazon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13585 american-culture-lifestyle \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When may I take a vacation or holiday from my academic study?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:55:06-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13585\" href=\"#collapse-1-13585\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When may I take a vacation or holiday from my academic study?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13585\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Missouri Western has a week-long break each semester, which makes a great chance to travel. There is also a month of holidays over Christmas break between the Fall and Spring semesters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13583 american-culture-lifestyle \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is your favorite American holiday? And how do you spend that holiday?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:54:30-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13583\" href=\"#collapse-1-13583\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is your favorite American holiday? And how do you spend that holiday?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13583\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Major American holidays include Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. There are also many other holidays including Halloween, New Years, the 4th of July, and Valentine\u2019s. Each holiday has unique traditions and celebrations. Most American holidays include spending time with the important people in your life and eating great meals together!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13581 american-culture-lifestyle \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the norms for tipping in the U.S.?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:53:45-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13581\" href=\"#collapse-1-13581\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the norms for tipping in the U.S.?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13581\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you eat at an off-campus restaurant in the United States, it is typical to leave a tip for the servers. It is customary to leave a tip of 15-20% of your total bill.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13579 american-culture-lifestyle \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I don\u2019t have a car\/ I do not drive. How can I commute around town?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:53:15-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13579\" href=\"#collapse-1-13579\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I don\u2019t have a car\/ I do not drive. How can I commute around town?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13579\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>St. Joseph has a city public transportation system that is free for all Missouri Western Students. The city bus comes to campus once every hour. There are also taxi services available in St. Joseph.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13577 american-culture-lifestyle \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Am I allowed to attend off-campus parties\/gatherings?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:52:46-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13577\" href=\"#collapse-1-13577\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I allowed to attend off-campus parties\/gatherings?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13577\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! You are allowed to attend any events off of campus in and around the St. Joseph community, but remember to be safe and be smart!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13575 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I do when I feel sick? Where and how do I receive medicine?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:52:12-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13575\" href=\"#collapse-1-13575\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I do when I feel sick? Where and how do I receive medicine?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13575\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Missouri Western offers a health clinic for all students. You can refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>student health center<\/strong><\/a> website for all questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13573 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What kind of illnesses are common in Missouri?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:51:32-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13573\" href=\"#collapse-1-13573\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What kind of illnesses are common in Missouri?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13573\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><ul>\n<li>Allergies<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory Irritation<\/li>\n<li>Cold and Flu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13571 legal-requirements \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the legal requirements to drive?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:50:54-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13571\" href=\"#collapse-1-13571\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the legal requirements to drive?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13571\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>To legally drive in the state of Missouri, you need to have passed a written and practical drivers test. These can both be done at the Driver\u2019s Examination Department right here in Saint Joseph.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13569 legal-requirements \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the legal age to drink alcohol? What do I need to enter the bar or buy a beer?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:50:09-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13569\" href=\"#collapse-1-13569\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the legal age to drink alcohol? What do I need to enter the bar or buy a beer?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13569\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States is 21. Possession or use of alcohol is prohibited at Missouri Western and will not be allowed on campus. To purchase alcohol at a store or bar off-campus, you will need proper identification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13567 legal-requirements \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the legal age to smoke? Where can I smoke on campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:49:17-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13567\" href=\"#collapse-1-13567\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the legal age to smoke? Where can I smoke on campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13567\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The legal age to purchase and use tobacco products in the United States is 18. However, possession or use of tobacco is prohibited at Missouri Western and will not be allowed on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13564 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I get a Social Security Number?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:48:09-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13564\" href=\"#collapse-1-13564\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I get a Social Security Number?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13564\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>International students will be assigned a Social Security Number if they are approved for a job on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13562 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I apply for jobs on campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:47:28-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13562\" href=\"#collapse-1-13562\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I apply for jobs on campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13562\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All on-campus and off-campus student employment positions are managed by the Handshake system. Both on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities are posted to the site. Many of the on-campus positions require that students have Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid package. You can access the Handshake system through your Goldlink student portal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13560 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What types of jobs are available on-campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:46:55-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13560\" href=\"#collapse-1-13560\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What types of jobs are available on-campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13560\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There are a variety of on-campus jobs. You can work in the library, fitness center, dining hall, food court, recreation services or one of the computer labs (just to name a few). If office work is more your style, almost every office on campus hires student workers, including some professors and even the President.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13558 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Am I allowed to work off-campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:46:11-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13558\" href=\"#collapse-1-13558\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I allowed to work off-campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13558\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>International students are not allowed to work off-campus under a J or F class visa. The university does offer opportunities for training and internships at off-campus organizations, but must first be approved by your academic advisor and the International Center office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13556 work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When do I need cash and change?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:44:47-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13556\" href=\"#collapse-1-13556\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When do I need cash and change?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13556\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Most businesses and restaurants will accept credit or debit cards, but cash is sometimes necessary as well. It is recommended to only carry small amounts of cash at one time. You will also need quarters in order to do laundry in the dorms on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13554 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I do if I ever feel in danger?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:43:52-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13554\" href=\"#collapse-1-13554\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I do if I ever feel in danger?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13554\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you feel in danger at any point, you should contact local authorities or any employees at the university. Missouri Western has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/\">university police department<\/a> that can be reached 24 hour\/7 day a week by calling (816) 271-4438 or you can contact St. Joseph local police by calling 9-1-1 in case of emergency.<\/p>\n<p>All students are strongly urged to sign up to the campus wide<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/griffonalert\/\">Griffon Alert<\/a> system<\/strong> to enhance and improve communication during crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13552 american-culture-lifestyle \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the best\/smartest way to have a functioning phone in the US?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:43:17-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13552\" href=\"#collapse-1-13552\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the best\/smartest way to have a functioning phone in the US?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13552\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Because you are international, a phone on contract would probably not be the option for you due to high rates from not having credit.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a phone that is already unlocked, you could purchase a sim card from a phone company of your choice and go on with a prepaid phone plan with them.<\/p>\n<p>You could also purchase a cheap phone for the purpose of only making calls, texting and contacting your family overseas, and solely rely on wifi for your smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13550 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I \u201cCheck-In\u201d when I arrive at Missouri Western State University?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global-visit\/author\/mstallbaumer\/\" title=\"Posts by mstallbaumer\" rel=\"author\">mstallbaumer<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:42:13-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13550\" href=\"#collapse-1-13550\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I \u201cCheck-In\u201d when I arrive at Missouri Western State University?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13550\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will receive a check-in form via email when you arrive at Missouri Western. 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